Bling Trim Rings with HUB solution....
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Originally Posted by Zillon
I used Duplicolor charcoal wheel enamel.
Be sure to clean the wheels very well prior to laying the primer and finishing color, otherwise the paint will peel later.
Be sure to clean the wheels very well prior to laying the primer and finishing color, otherwise the paint will peel later.
#302
Thanks 4 that, Zillon
I agree bB2NER, black only looks somewhat passable on a black car; even then :p
I'm thinking graphite or charcoal.
Last time I painted black rims, for a Dodge Neon, it seemed to discolor the silver no matter how many coats I did, so primer makes sense.
I'm a little unsure on the primer thing, does that needs to be high heat too?
I agree bB2NER, black only looks somewhat passable on a black car; even then :p
I'm thinking graphite or charcoal.
Last time I painted black rims, for a Dodge Neon, it seemed to discolor the silver no matter how many coats I did, so primer makes sense.
I'm a little unsure on the primer thing, does that needs to be high heat too?
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Originally Posted by divisii
Thanks 4 that, Zillon
I agree bB2NER, black only looks somewhat passable on a black car; even then :p
I'm thinking graphite or charcoal.
Last time I painted black rims, it seemed to discolor the siver no matter how many coats I did, so primer makes sense.
I'm a little unsure on the primer thing, does that needs to be high heat too?
I agree bB2NER, black only looks somewhat passable on a black car; even then :p
I'm thinking graphite or charcoal.
Last time I painted black rims, it seemed to discolor the siver no matter how many coats I did, so primer makes sense.
I'm a little unsure on the primer thing, does that needs to be high heat too?
#308
I had thought about going with trim rings and dog dishes (or other small hubcaps), but ended up with big ol' Moon discs for lack of a definitive conclusion about small hubcaps.
This is what I roll on: https://www.mooneyesusa.com/Store/pr...2cf5cb6cdb319e
A bit pricey, but worth every penny. They're a super tight fit, and shine up real nice. Plus, brake dust stays on the back, so I never have to look at it.
This is what I roll on: https://www.mooneyesusa.com/Store/pr...2cf5cb6cdb319e
A bit pricey, but worth every penny. They're a super tight fit, and shine up real nice. Plus, brake dust stays on the back, so I never have to look at it.
#312
I've got a TCM Box and am looking to do this mod. My steelies are pretty beat looking though so I'm going to have to repaint them.
I'm torn between black, trying to match the TCM or going for this graphite color. Any thoughts? Anyone have a pic of a TCM box with steelies in any of those colors so I can compare? Thanks in advance.
I'm torn between black, trying to match the TCM or going for this graphite color. Any thoughts? Anyone have a pic of a TCM box with steelies in any of those colors so I can compare? Thanks in advance.
#315
kirk, there's some suggestions within this thread ... I believe some were using tape, makin sure U have good quality rings.
Zillion, that metallic cranberry? That looks so friggin nice on yer xA.
The graphite turned out very dark, as I wanted. It looks almost black, but not. I'm sure it's not for every1, U can't go wrong with silver; & I may consider it if I'm bored & due for a respray.
Zillion, that metallic cranberry? That looks so friggin nice on yer xA.
The graphite turned out very dark, as I wanted. It looks almost black, but not. I'm sure it's not for every1, U can't go wrong with silver; & I may consider it if I'm bored & due for a respray.
#317
Originally Posted by divisii
kirk, there's some suggestions within this thread ... I believe some were using tape, makin sure U have good quality rings.
Zillion, that metallic cranberry? That looks so friggin nice on yer xA.
The graphite turned out very dark, as I wanted. It looks almost black, but not. I'm sure it's not for every1, U can't go wrong with silver; & I may consider it if I'm bored & due for a respray.
Zillion, that metallic cranberry? That looks so friggin nice on yer xA.
The graphite turned out very dark, as I wanted. It looks almost black, but not. I'm sure it's not for every1, U can't go wrong with silver; & I may consider it if I'm bored & due for a respray.
I'm very happy with the color.
#318
Originally Posted by divisii
kirk, there's some suggestions within this thread ... I believe some were using tape, makin sure U have good quality rings.
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Originally Posted by archangel
I want to paint mine a really dark metallic amythest ie really dark purple, almost black. Any color suggestions, I am not sure quite how to find the color.