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 Jul 22, 2009 - 10:04 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
Looking for new rims, and from what I've seen here in the FS/WTB section, tC rims and 7th gen rims aren't that expensive and a sure fit on our Celicas. I know that stock 6GC 5 spokes can be painted, but since tC and 7GC rims are powdercoated, I'm assuming the process of repainting is different. Would it be possible to sand and repaint (rattle can, most likely) them by hand? I'm asking because I would most likely want to have them black anyway, so being able to repaint them gives me the freedom to go for a less cherry set.
Thanks guys. -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jul 23, 2009 - 2:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '06 From Los Alamos, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 22, 2009 - 10:04 PM)  Looking for new rims, and from what I've seen here in the FS/WTB section, tC rims and 7th gen rims aren't that expensive and a sure fit on our Celicas. I know that stock 6GC 5 spokes can be painted, but since tC and 7GC rims are powdercoated, I'm assuming the process of repainting is different. Would it be possible to sand and repaint (rattle can, most likely) them by hand? I'm asking because I would most likely want to have them black anyway, so being able to repaint them gives me the freedom to go for a less cherry set. Thanks guys. yes you can -------------------- 2015 Subaru WRX. World Rally Blue/Black
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Jul 23, 2009 - 3:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 29, '03 From lynn,ma Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yep, did it to mine. just sad it down and follow the how-to somewhere on the forums on how to repair-paint your rims.
i used dupicolor wheel paint on mine ^_^ |
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Jul 23, 2009 - 4:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Awesome, that's great news. Is it really something time-consuming? I'm willing to put elbow grease into it for a good result.
 ...so now that that's resolved, does anyone here think I could source some from a junkyard or something along those lines? There have to be some wrecked tC's/7th gens with decent wheels somewhere. -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jul 26, 2009 - 1:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 9, '08 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 23, 2009 - 2:19 PM) Awesome, that's great news. Is it really something time-consuming? I'm willing to put elbow grease into it for a good result. ...so now that that's resolved, does anyone here think I could source some from a junkyard or something along those lines? There have to be some wrecked tC's/7th gens with decent wheels somewhere. Check your local Craigs List, you're bound to find a ton. Just make sure you don't pay too much for them. I've seen them go as low as $200 for all 4 with pretty decent tread left on them. -TC -------------------- Live your life for yourself. Don't hold back for anything or anyone.
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