just throwing a quick question out there to see if anyone has attempted to sand and paint the stock alloys. has there been any luck, or has anyone even tried this?

 

Look for 30585's sig, he did it. I recently bought Z32 TT wheels and tires. They had brake dust and rubber embeded into the metal, degreaser and a brush coudln't get that stuff off. So I'm sanding them down to get it all off. I'm using a 3M superfine sanding sponge I got from Discount Auto. Worked like a charm in the one wheel I did so far. Sorry no pix yet but you may want to give it a try. The sponge is only about $3 I think?

 

There is a how-to in the 4th gen forum on painting wheels.

It IS possible, i have seen a few member's car's wheel that have been painted. I plan on doing it to my car this summer. The gold and silver wheel thing isnt working. You can also polish the wheels after stipping them for a semi-chrome effect.

 

excellent. i'll check out those sigs when i get home tonight. the painting itself may be a warm weather project, but i can always get started on sanding now if those pics look like what i'm going for.

thanks guys!