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Old 08-15-2011 | 07:00 PM
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I spent a few hours trying to see if my stockers are worth salvaging. they are all scratched bubbly and corroding as they sit in the garage. I would really like a set of winter wheels and since these are available why not fix them up.

I sanded starting with 60 grit all the way to 600 wet sanded and here's what I've got. I think I'll do the rest of them since it came out pretty good. Now I just have to sand the spokes. What do you think I should do to them. Spray paint or Plasti-dip? I'm thinking black since I have a lot of black on my car already. I'm open to suggestions though.

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Old 08-15-2011 | 07:04 PM
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Some combo of silver and black would look good. Paint if your sure it's what you want plasti dip if your unsure.
 
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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:17 PM
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I hadn't thought of a combo. Not sure where you'd break up the colors though on this wheel. No real good spot to change colors if you know what I'm saying..?
 
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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:20 PM
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there is a pretty good write-up on here on how to paint wheels posted by member Vita!
 
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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:23 PM
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i was going to powder coat my last set of rims. maybe you could look into it
 
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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
there is a pretty good write-up on here on how to paint wheels posted by member Vita!
I've seen that, and it is very good! Though I don't really need any help on how to paint. I know how to paint. Just looking for suggestions/input on paint and/or design.
 
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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by xxtheshockerxx
i was going to powder coat my last set of rims. maybe you could look into it
I thought about that too. But I'm trying to keep these budget wheels ha. Can't get much cheaper than a few cans of spray paint.
 
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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by zzapultimate
I thought about that too. But I'm trying to keep these budget wheels ha. Can't get much cheaper than a few cans of spray paint.
plasidip is in fashion these days you could always try that
 
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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:30 PM
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plasi dip and spray paint so it's glossy!
 
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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Budsjlm
plasi dip and spray paint so it's glossy!
As in spray paint over plasti dip?? Why not just spray paint over primer?
 

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