Blacked out stock rims
02-23-2010, 11:43 AM
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Blacked out stock rims
I have been meaning to throw up some pictures of these for a while. I picked up a set of 350z rims so i decided to paint my stock rims matte black and use them in the winter because of the taller sidewall.
I used a wire wheel brush hooked up to my drill and soapy water to prep the surfaces as well as some steel wool. For paint i used a matte black enamel paint designed to be used on outdoor patio furniture. I went and looked at the home depot site and the closest thing i could find was this
anyway, here is the final product.
I used a wire wheel brush hooked up to my drill and soapy water to prep the surfaces as well as some steel wool. For paint i used a matte black enamel paint designed to be used on outdoor patio furniture. I went and looked at the home depot site and the closest thing i could find was this
anyway, here is the final product.
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02-23-2010, 12:13 PM
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Did they come out gray, or is it just the picture?
I've used the high heat BBQ paint before and recall a much deeper black.
BTW, semi-gloss and gloss paints clean up much easier; I had a set of matte, but not flat black wheel before.
Overall, I like the black on silver.
I've used the high heat BBQ paint before and recall a much deeper black.
BTW, semi-gloss and gloss paints clean up much easier; I had a set of matte, but not flat black wheel before.
Overall, I like the black on silver.
02-23-2010, 12:19 PM
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It took me a total of about 3 hours of work between prep and painting and they show not signs of peeling/chipping after one season
There was almost no cleanup, I just painted them over a trash bag in my garage
02-23-2010, 12:49 PM
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yes they are ATE rotors, so far i have put about 15k on them. They stop well and no warping at all with hawk hps pads
02-23-2010, 01:40 PM
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03-26-2010, 03:16 PM
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I would have kept them stock color. I like that color best
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03-26-2010, 05:19 PM
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Keep your steelies!
03-26-2010, 09:27 PM
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If you hit the curb with any rim it's going to take the paint off no matter how it's painted. I would be more apt to "park a good foot away from curbs" with my summer rims, I actually care about them. But I don't really need to worry about that because I'm not a shi**y driver i'm not going to put any of my rims on any of my cars into the curb.
03-27-2010, 06:27 AM
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Steelies might look appropriate, but that doesn't mean aluminum winter rims wouldn't look better, painted black or otherwise. Although it's not something I would do intentionally.
04-24-2010, 01:14 PM
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Did you paint the rims with the tread still on? I'd like to black out mine, too, but it seems like it would be a huge inconvenience to have to take the tires off.
I can only imagine - I've only got one spare, so I'd have to take off one wheel at a time, take it to Discount Tire, have the tire removed, take it back home, paint it, let it dry, take it back to the store to get it put back on. Repeat 3 F***ing times. Not happening.
I can only imagine - I've only got one spare, so I'd have to take off one wheel at a time, take it to Discount Tire, have the tire removed, take it back home, paint it, let it dry, take it back to the store to get it put back on. Repeat 3 F***ing times. Not happening.
04-24-2010, 01:25 PM
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Did you paint the rims with the tread still on? I'd like to black out mine, too, but it seems like it would be a huge inconvenience to have to take the tires off.
I can only imagine - I've only got one spare, so I'd have to take off one wheel at a time, take it to Discount Tire, have the tire removed, take it back home, paint it, let it dry, take it back to the store to get it put back on. Repeat 3 F***ing times. Not happening.
I can only imagine - I've only got one spare, so I'd have to take off one wheel at a time, take it to Discount Tire, have the tire removed, take it back home, paint it, let it dry, take it back to the store to get it put back on. Repeat 3 F***ing times. Not happening.
I just painted my rims this way, but i still stuck some old towels on the tires just to be sure no paint got on them, but they turned out awesome. so no need to go back and forth
04-26-2010, 03:25 PM
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Does anyone have a set of rims and tires for a 2001 Maxima? They can be curb rashed up a bit. The tires can be half worn as well. I need a low low price for the set. I want to take mine off before the car goes to the salvage yard. I can arrange pick up anywhere. Let em know where you are , PM me pics of the rims, (all 4 ) and what price you could let them go for.
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04-26-2010, 04:15 PM
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Does anyone have a set of rims and tires for a 2001 Maxima? They can be curb rashed up a bit. The tires can be half worn as well. I need a low low price for the set. I want to take mine off before the car goes to the salvage yard. I can arrange pick up anywhere. Let em know where you are , PM me pics of the rims, (all 4 ) and what price you could let them go for.
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PS: quick heads up, you'll probably get flamed for this post...lol...just sayin
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