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10-04-2007, 12:08 AM | #226 |
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10-04-2007, 11:49 AM | #227 |
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Well i finished painting my '06 stockers this week. I ended up doing them gold and they came out pretty good. I'll post some pics once i put them on the car.
I cant decide if i should clear them or not. I dont really want them to be any shinier, but just want them to be as tough as possible because these are going to be my winter wheels. Also would a clear coat make them easier to clean? |
10-05-2007, 11:52 AM | #228 |
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I haven't actually powdercoated any, but before I painted mine I looked into it. It would run ~$200 or so... maybe more, maybe less... probably depends on the place. Its a lot of prep work (sandblasting and such). IMO it wasn't worth it.... way cheaper to do it yourself with paint - although powdercoating probably holds up better.
I also was a bit hesitant to powdercoat with all the conflicting information out there flying around about whether it is safe to do it or not (in terms of wheel strength). I didn't want to take any chances, so I just painted them |
10-05-2007, 12:59 PM | #229 |
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Dupli Color graphite dirty...
Leggy 17" GT wheels, Dupli Color Graphite sittin in the garage, waiting for the proper time to remove the tires to paint... |
10-11-2007, 02:21 AM | #230 |
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hmm, what about 2005-06 (07?) Legacy GT wheels? the one with 5 spokes. I would really like to see those painted gold.
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10-16-2007, 12:18 AM | #231 |
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bump for seeing more powder coated/painted RS six spokes! I want some!
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10-16-2007, 12:42 AM | #232 |
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10-24-2007, 02:26 PM | #233 | |
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My painted wheels are so easy to clean now. Most likely because it's fresh paint and fresh clear coat so it's still smoother than your OEM stock wheels. I have no problems with brake dust or anything. I didn't wash the car for a couple of weeks and my wheels were a dark bronze from all the brake dust and I was a little worried. Came right off with soapy water and a sponge. I definitely recommend clear coating your wheels. If you don't want it glossy... don't get a glossy clear coat lol It helps protect the paint from chipping and dirt/brake dust. |
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10-24-2007, 02:50 PM | #234 |
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10-25-2007, 10:02 AM | #235 |
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RBP & P/C White...What do you think?
Had seen this color combo before and had to give it a try with some abused 17's. I think I may do the same to my stock RS 5-spokes for Auto-X.
What do you think? |
10-25-2007, 12:16 PM | #236 |
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Painted Duplicolor Bronze:
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10-25-2007, 01:41 PM | #237 | |
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Have you done this yet? Curious as to how they turn out. |
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10-25-2007, 03:53 PM | #238 |
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mossie4 those look great on your car! Nice choice!
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10-25-2007, 05:18 PM | #239 |
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Thanks for this picture. I didn't see this response earlier.
that looks really good. hmmmm, Rota Subzeros or LGT wheels... that picture definitely makes the lgt wheels look aftermarket to me vs. the WRX wheels just looking like painted wheels. |
10-26-2007, 11:19 AM | #240 |
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10-27-2007, 03:59 PM | #241 |
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bump/reserved for my newly painted WRX stockers.
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10-28-2007, 12:19 AM | #242 |
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you didn't waste any time, huh? you sent me that pm about it yesterday I think.
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10-29-2007, 11:08 PM | #243 |
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haha, i know, i PMed you the day i bought my paint!
materials: Duplicolor sandable primer > Duplicolor gold lacquer > Duplicolor high heat clear engine enamel: crappy cell phone pics, anyone? i'll get better ones later, but they turned out GREAT! thanks jojo! Last edited by Sheehan; 12-12-2007 at 01:13 AM. |
10-29-2007, 11:38 PM | #244 |
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10-30-2007, 01:30 AM | #245 |
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10-30-2007, 01:38 AM | #246 |
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Last edited by Sheehan; 10-30-2007 at 04:55 PM. Reason: photos posted twice |
10-30-2007, 02:57 AM | #247 |
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looks good looks good
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10-30-2007, 07:47 AM | #248 |
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Those look great! Remember to post what paint products you used. Add it to your original post so the rest of us don't have to ask. Kepp up the great work guys and girls!
Last edited by Donzo; 10-30-2007 at 09:12 AM. |
10-30-2007, 10:07 AM | #249 | |
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I had a bad experience with the clearcoat and had to redo two wheels... It rained all last week and has been < 60F when I get home from work, so it's been too cold to paint. If all else fails, I've got the wood furnace hooked up in the garage now, so I can heat up the garage and finish painting, but that won't be till at least this weekend. -- Dave |
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10-30-2007, 12:15 PM | #250 |
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Last edited by jojotherider; 10-30-2007 at 02:31 PM. |
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