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 Aug 20, 2009 - 4:12 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
so i painted stock rims graphite. don't have money for new rims yet wanna know what you guys think of the color. this was my 1st attempt to paint rims, so please go ez on me. seriously though what do YOU think. i did sand and file the whole 9 yards. my pops says its not a good color. i kinda like it. was hoping for more of a goldish/bronze tho.
they were like this. (remember their 15 yr old rims)  i used this  and they came out like this     
This post has been edited by spy00005: Aug 20, 2009 - 4:13 PM -------------------- *Thing i want for my car(i wish i had money)*
-light blue tint (next step will do this right after i get my paint job) WTB Reasonably priced Projectors just Lows |
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Aug 20, 2009 - 4:36 PM
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I say it looks horrible. I don't know if it's because the coat isn't even, or if you didn't do enough layers. Probably a combination of both. I think you need to go darker, more coats, and clearcoat.
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Aug 21, 2009 - 4:43 AM
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Honestly it did not come out the others did here, it just looks dirty, try another color or brand or type of spray.
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Aug 21, 2009 - 4:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 6, '09 From Bergen County,NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
Looks good man, I'd keep them as is. Goes nicely with your 6g's color. I'd rock it.
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Aug 21, 2009 - 7:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 28, '09 From Christchurch, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
im liking it maybe some tyre shine for the tyres though
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Aug 21, 2009 - 9:20 PM
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It doesnt look bad but it does make them look dirty. Id say go darker
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Aug 21, 2009 - 9:30 PM
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nope, its ok, what you need is clear coat to bring out the shine.
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Aug 21, 2009 - 11:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 8, '09 From Missouri Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I am getting ready to tackle the same project on my 97 wheels. I like this color on your car, but not for mine (red). I think all you need is a few coats of clear to give them some more shine. Plus it will somewhat protect the paint. Let us know how that paint wears after a few weeks on the road.
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Aug 22, 2009 - 5:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
changed lug nuts and added tire shine any different opinions?? also i want to know if the COLOR looks good on my car?
  
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-light blue tint (next step will do this right after i get my paint job) WTB Reasonably priced Projectors just Lows |
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Aug 22, 2009 - 5:22 PM
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Colour looks pretty good, but looks like it needs more colour to make it even..?
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