1-3-2-4 Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Hmmm.. silver... not as flashy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Hmmm.. silver... not as flashy Silver is pretty bright, but might look fine with ur wheels and body color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 I don't think it will stick out as much now as when the car is painted black plus the wheel design I don't think will show too much caliper.. I'd have to check on Monday. I did buy a wire brush set from harbor freight today http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-wire-wheel-and-cup-brush-set-1341.html http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SILVER-CALIPER-PAINT-KIT-W-Ceramic-High-Performance-/400122546748?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5d29298a3c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Question how many wheels in a box does tire track do? My supervisor and I can't figure out why it says package 2 of 3 but single package is 46 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) in the back of the trunk just had to open early to look.. in direct view it kinda all looks one color.. but then again the wheel was pointed upwards.. My box at work Edited August 30, 2010 by 1-3-2-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Look cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) lol better then what's on it now.. I wonder if I should just leave the centering ring on? I'm so used of using my legs to mount the tire. Oh yeah Edited August 30, 2010 by 1-3-2-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Wait are those silver or gunmetal? I didn't see where you said which ones you decided on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Those are gonna look great with some rubber on them! Whats the difference if you leave the centering ring on or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Wait are those silver or gunmetal? I didn't see where you said which ones you decided on. the gunmetal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Those are gonna look great with some rubber on them! Whats the difference if you leave the centering ring on or not? no big difference just helps with mounting the tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 the gunmetal Really? They don't look nearly as dark as what they do on the website. That might look pretty nice on a white car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Yeah I was pretty disapointed I had to check my order sheet.. And not painting white! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I looked again and noticed it says "Finish: Bright Satin w/Machined Lip" for the gunmetal colored wheels. So I guess they have the wrong pic up or something. I was thinking that for my car, which is white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Gonna paint it up Trashwagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ImprezaWA Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Those are gonna look great! You said you were planning on painting it black, right? I cant wait to see the final product! Its going to be really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Those are gonna look great! You said you were planning on painting it black, right? I cant wait to see the final product! Its going to be really nice. Yeah I will be painting the car flat black next year maybe around fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Yeah I will be painting the car flat black next year maybe around fall. Next fall! I take it you are gonna take it to a shop? Just roll it on yo, it does look really nice if done right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 nah I'm going to be using nason paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hmm I think I'm switching up again lol.. since these wheels are not 100% how it looked on the website it's between black and silver caliper paint leaning more towards black because of contrast. Might look a little funny at first on the brown car sucks that for the kits the only color the auto store has it red.. no wonder the ricers all use red :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 just ordered the black caliper paint off ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 hmm going to be buying the other two wheels in about two weeks but I'm having dirty thoughts of changing the wheel color to how I want it.. glossy black spokes with a shiny lip. my only concern at the moment is doing that how long can I expect the finish to last if doing the prep work the correct way? if I could get someone to photoshop it I think it will make the wheel look that much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Call your local dealer and ask who they use for wheel repairs. Theree are plenty of mobile wheel repair companies who can come to you and paint the wheel for you for $100 or so per wheel. Probably cheaper if you do the sanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 I need a DIY project plus I wont be starting right away. i tried to change the wheel color in photoshop but I could not get the inner part dark enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Ah, you want a challenge. Find a paint supply shop, and buy automotive grade paint and clearcoat (if you want a glossy finish). Good paint will hold up fine on wheels. And if they'll be sitting for a while before being put on the paint will have plenty of time to cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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