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Stock Wheels in to Custom Wheels ?

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    Stock Wheels in to Custom Wheels ?

    I was thinking of using my stock rims(for now,The ones that look like a donut with holes in them) and Sand them down and polish then paint the center with high gloss black and leave the outer rim polished silver.

    Like this


    ^^ NOT MY CAR ^^

    Anyone still have there stock rims with custom jobs ?

    i was thinking 2k-3k grit sandpaper but what should i use to paint/seal ?
    Last edited by tutsuo; 02-07-2012, 05:52 PM.
    Jesus drove a Honda, he just didnt talk about it like us. Proof - John 12:49 "For i did not speak of my own accord."
    Originally posted by deevergote
    den das al u ned u no dat u get wurs gas milge tho rite?
    Originally posted by deevergote
    These cars will never be the best at anything, but they're pretty damn good at everything.
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    If you're talking about "steelies" then I would start with some heaviear grit paper. Do you understand the painting process? Pics OK, Start with 180-320 grit paper, then bump it up to 600 grit in between 1st and 2nd coats.
    Last edited by AAPOQ; 02-07-2012, 02:12 PM.

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      #3
      Originally posted by AAPOQ View Post
      If you're talking about "steelies" then I would start with some heaviear grit paper. Do you understand the painting process? Pics OK, Start with 180-320 grit paper, then bump it up to 600 grit in between 1st and 2nd coats.
      wait so ruff sand then paint then sand again ? then paint again ?
      Jesus drove a Honda, he just didnt talk about it like us. Proof - John 12:49 "For i did not speak of my own accord."
      Originally posted by deevergote
      den das al u ned u no dat u get wurs gas milge tho rite?
      Originally posted by deevergote
      These cars will never be the best at anything, but they're pretty damn good at everything.

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        #4
        By sanding with rougher, you make a contact patch for the paint to adhere to. the sanding between the coats is to even out the paint so it looks like one layer with no drips or runs, giving you a smooth finish. Ask pros, they will tell you

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          #5
          another option would be to take your steelies to a powder coater. not as expensive as a paint job but looks good, and lasts pretty well.

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            Originally posted by Uncle Tony View Post
            another option would be to take your steelies to a powder coater. not as expensive as a paint job but looks good, and lasts pretty well.
            i looked up some powder coating venues near me and they only do commercial items like signs fridges sinks shit like that =\
            Jesus drove a Honda, he just didnt talk about it like us. Proof - John 12:49 "For i did not speak of my own accord."
            Originally posted by deevergote
            den das al u ned u no dat u get wurs gas milge tho rite?
            Originally posted by deevergote
            These cars will never be the best at anything, but they're pretty damn good at everything.

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              Originally posted by tutsuo View Post
              wait so ruff sand then paint then sand again ? then paint again ?
              The wheels in the pic have an insert for the lip, thats not a painted lip. Search youtube for some basic painting and you should be good to go

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                Originally posted by AAPOQ View Post
                The wheels in the pic have an insert for the lip, thats not a painted lip. Search youtube for some basic painting and you should be good to go
                really inserts damn.. ill check out youtube for some painting rims guides.

                i guess no one wants to trick out there stock wheels
                Last edited by tutsuo; 02-07-2012, 03:41 PM.
                Jesus drove a Honda, he just didnt talk about it like us. Proof - John 12:49 "For i did not speak of my own accord."
                Originally posted by deevergote
                den das al u ned u no dat u get wurs gas milge tho rite?
                Originally posted by deevergote
                These cars will never be the best at anything, but they're pretty damn good at everything.

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                  #9
                  most people leave steelies alone now a days... unless they paint em red and add miny moons for the rat look. if you like steelies and want em more nicer, look into diamond steelies or something like that

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                    Originally posted by tutsuo View Post
                    really inserts damn.. ill check out youtube for some painting rims guides.

                    i guess no one wants to trick out there stock wheels
                    My stock steelies are only used for my studded snow tires, which I drive to the mountain all the time. They look horrible after one drive. There is no way I would want my steelies to even remotely look nice, cause then i would feel bad and want to clean them all the time.

                    That's just my opinion though, then again I have 4 sets of wheels for my car and the tires should last me for the next 10 years since I change them for each season.
                    "There is nothing wrong with you that an expensive operation cannot prolong."

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Oreellyfool View Post
                      My stock steelies are only used for my studded snow tires, which I drive to the mountain all the time. They look horrible after one drive. There is no way I would want my steelies to even remotely look nice, cause then i would feel bad and want to clean them all the time.

                      That's just my opinion though, then again I have 4 sets of wheels for my car and the tires should last me for the next 10 years since I change them for each season.
                      I just cant afford rims at this moment.
                      Jesus drove a Honda, he just didnt talk about it like us. Proof - John 12:49 "For i did not speak of my own accord."
                      Originally posted by deevergote
                      den das al u ned u no dat u get wurs gas milge tho rite?
                      Originally posted by deevergote
                      These cars will never be the best at anything, but they're pretty damn good at everything.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by tutsuo View Post
                        I just cant afford rims at this moment.
                        Well then painting may work good for you. Try it out, at least if it is not up to your liking, you can always paint them black again.

                        Also you can stalk craigslist. I picked up a set of 5th gen 7 spoke wheels with brand new tires for $175 a few years back.
                        "There is nothing wrong with you that an expensive operation cannot prolong."

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                          also, you cant just leave the lips polished like you can with other wheels, they are steel and will quickly rust. you can paint them, however. a few members on here have done that.

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                              How would you get those moons to work on ours? or does some company make any for ours?

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