heres the new rims i painted. I sanded down the old grey ones I had that the kid sprayed all *jacked* up, and painted them nice. heres a picture of the first one done. what do you guys think?
i did a walkthrough in the how to sections... take a look! the one big thing is, i think im going to have them spayed with clear coat. would this keep the rims from being so fragile to scratches and the general weather?

 

they look sweet, what are the centers going to look like??

 

What was your goal as far as the finish of them? Reason I ask is because it looks like the finish is more of a textured, matte finish vs. a glossy smooth finish. I think they would look better if you made them glossy and smooth, in which case the clear coat would be a good idea. But if you leave them matte, skip the clear.

 

im thinking of painting them the same color, gloss black. I might do a red chevy bow tie in the center... thats still up in the air!

ideally, i want to have them smooth and glossy. i tried to do that as well as I could, but, i didnt want to ruin them 3/4ths the way into painting. i tried a test on the back of some spare aluminum and painted it with "wheel clear coat". it added even more of a texture look (almost a speckle of it just being sprayed like crap) and then turned it more dull. i think body clear coat will help me get the protection and the look im aiming for in the end.

 

if your looking for a glossy finish you can alway try wet sanding a bit...

 

`Mike, You sure make your Monte yours with your Mod's. Look 4ward 2 seeing them on your Monte. Intense Work 4 Sure : )
GOod LucK from `SpAcE

 

I think it turned out great - can't wait to see them on your car.

 

It looks great. But I don't think you are going to be able to beat the elements with anything but a good powdercoating.

I'd expect to be doing touchups, but it's a fantastic look.

 

I like that man. I'd love to see they look like once they are on your car.

 

yea... thats what im thinking too. well see how they do though... engine enamel is hopefully a little stronger than regular paint!


Just waiting on a good deal for rubber. its the last thing I need to do before my car is pretty much where I want it to be. think me finding a set of used tires for less than 200 balanced and mounted is unreasonable?