painting wheels

[mastaofdisasta]

Thinking about bronzing my wheels with this product

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html

using the bronze obviously

what do i need to prep it?

and since my wheels original color is not bronze should i do it? will it work?

can someoen photshop mywheels with bronze paint?

and will it look dumb or will it look nice?

my biggest concern is it not turning out right, and ruining my se-i wheels, as im not sure i can pull this project off without fucking something up

[ghettogeddy]

Thinking about bronzing my wheels with this product

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html

using the bronze obviously

what do i need to prep it?

and since my wheels original color is not bronze should i do it? will it work?

can someoen photshop mywheels with bronze paint?

and will it look dumb or will it look nice?

my biggest concern is it not turning out right, and ruining my se-i wheels, as im not sure i can pull this project off without fucking something up
pic or your rims and how dark/light do u want to go

[Civic Accord Honda]

that should work great i used 98 walmart alumanum silver paint on mine and it is still holding up since feb

[ghettogeddy]

also heres the process


Step 1:
Remove wheel or hub cap from vehicle.
Step 2:
Prepare surface by removing dirt, grease, wax, rust and loose paint. Be sure surface is dry.
Step 3:
Scuff surface with red scuff pad. Remove sanding dust.
Step 4:
Mask tire and surrounding areas to avoid overspray.
Step 5:
Shake can vigorously for 2 full minutes after mixing ball moves freely. Shake often to maintain color uniformity. Use when can and surface temperatures are between 59º and 85ºF. Do not paint when humidity is high.
Step 6:
Test on a hidden area for spray technique and color. To spray, hold can 10-12 inches from surface. Use steady, even strokes, keeping can parallel to the surface throughout the stroke. Allow paint to become tacky between coats.
Step 7:
Recoat within 2 hours. Several thin coats will result in a better finish rather than one heavy coat.
Step 8:
After use, invert can and spray until only clear gas comes out. If spray button becomes clogged, pull off and clean. DO NOT stick pins or wire into the can opening. Replace spray button firmly with valve opening pointed away from you.
Step 9:
For added gloss and durability, recoat Dupli-Color® High Performance Wheel Coating in 1-2 hours with WP103 High Performance Clear. Spray 1-2 thin coats. Let dry 10 minutes between coats. Wrinkling may appear if WP103 High Performance Clear is sprayed after recommended recoat time. Do not apply a clear lacquer over wheel paint.

[mastaofdisasta]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/recklessrecon/DSCF2358.jpg

just a basic bronze i guess

[ghettogeddy]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/ghettogeddy/DSCF2358copy-1.jpg

[mastaofdisasta]

such a hard decision i need outside opinions

[Civic Accord Honda]

i like the bornze

[buttaz1]

yea i donno about those rims with bronze though
i would keep it shiny
since you car is dark

[89l_x_i]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/ghettogeddy/DSCF2358copy-1.jpg

if the rims were to come out anywhere near this then i wouldnt do it.

[MessyHonda]

lower it first.

[Civic Accord Honda]

lower it first.
thaths what i was thinking if i had photoshop i would lower it :D

[2oodoor]

yea i donno about those rims with bronze though
i would keep it shiny
since you car is dark
I agree, the bronze gold color really looks better on rims with a lip so you can do just the center and leave the lip part alum alloy or polished.

[mastaofdisasta]

i tihnk im gonna be way over my head im just gona leave them stock

[che3wy]

you should paint them matte black wid a polish lip.

[russiankid]

I think the stock color is better than bronze. I would put the money to better use and do some suspension work.

[Hoy_LDT]

i want to paint gloss black...any recoms for buying paint???

[2oodoor]

IF YOU READ THIS THREAD lol

the duplicolor wheel paint product works real well and the directions for use are on the can as well as posted here on this thread

[Hoy_LDT]

IF YOU READ THIS THREAD lol

the duplicolor wheel paint product works real well and the directions for use are on the can as well as posted here on this thread


dude lol i know how to read!!!! i was wondering WHAT BRAND!!! recoms you know...lol but thank you duplicolor where can i get it??? also high temp paint for engine painting??

[ghettogeddy]

all at kragen lol and i say go satin black not gloss it will look better

[knarg]

i want to do satin black on my wheels :)
i guess i'll do the duplicolor

sanding off all the paint will be a pain :/

[Hoy_LDT]

all at kragen lol and i say go satin black not gloss it will look better



all satin black or some kind of lip??

[ghettogeddy]

all satin black or some kind of lip??

u can try and sand done the lips and polish them then do the inside with satin
that would look sick

[Hoy_LDT]

i want to do satin black on my wheels :)
i guess i'll do the duplicolor

sanding off all the paint will be a pain :/

u can go getto and sand off at least one coat and repaint...or do a good job and sand off everything, you can also just put primer over the old coat and repaint...but if you want it to look good....sand everything off

[Hoy_LDT]

and how many cans for 1 wheel as well as clear

[ghettogeddy]

i bet u could do i can for all 4 wheels
and no clear clear will make it to glossy

[Hoy_LDT]

i bet u could do i can for all 4 wheels
and no clear clear will make it to glossy


1 can or 8 cans?? or 9 not sure what the i means

[Civic Accord Honda]

i repainted mine a few months ago
gloss black :)
step one remove all rims
step 2 strip old paint
step 3 wash with hose
step 4 mask tires
step 5 light coat of paint let dry then another coat
step 6 clear coat
step 7 reinstall


took me 2 cans of gloss black and 2 can of clear to do all 4 rims and thay still look great

[LX-incredible]

I think that the bronze would go well with the color of your car. You should post a picture that shows the color better.

[ghettogeddy]

i repainted mine a few months ago
gloss black :)
step one remove all rims
step 2 strip old paint
step 3 wash with hose
step 4 mask tires
step 5 light coat of paint let dry then another coat
step 6 clear coat
step 7 reinstall


took me 2 cans of gloss black and 2 can of clear to do all 4 rims and thay still look great
sorry i have to but painting tips form cah is like a getting your hair cut by a gardener

[knarg]

bahahahhaha

[Civic Accord Honda]

sorry i have to but painting tips form cah is like a getting your hair cut by a gardener:gun:

[LX-incredible]

CAH now DA? I wonder what that could stand for...

[Civic Accord Honda]

DA=integra :X

[2drSE-i]

haha i like another ideas as far as DA :-)

as far as painting SE-i wheels, i wouldnt. As hard as it is to clean in between the spokes i dont think you could ever get the whole wheel painted...

[Hoy_LDT]

hey geddy u think you can photo shop gloss and satin

[MessyHonda]

haha da...i know what came to your mine 2drse-i

[Hazwan]

i repainted mine a few months ago
gloss black :)

step 4 mask tires


:rly:


lol cah how many times you changed your name??

[2ndGenGuy]

step one remove all rims
step 2 strip old paint
step 3 wash with hose
step 4 mask tires

Wash with hose? You mean wash with soapy water and hose, then use acetone and a rag or wax and grease remover, or both, then mask, right? :D

[Civic Accord Honda]

^uh yeah use soap lol i did not use acetone tho lol

[Sporno]

im not feelign the bronze at all man sorry

but maybe polish them?

just throwing that idea out there