Noob wheel paint query: All done

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Post by Stevo » Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:36 pm

Nice work 8)
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Post by warrior » Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:40 pm

What were there reasons not to clear coat?
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Post by warrior » Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:05 pm

If i were you a would with ouv a doubt clear coat them. Wheels get a very hard life and to make them last i would do it. There are millions of painted allow wheels made every year and 99% of them are clear coated, just like cars. There is a reason for that
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Post by 4A-GE » Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:09 pm

Smells like a hefty debate.
The thing's booked for tomorrow, but weather permitting I can clearcoat them afterwards.

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Post by warrior » Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:17 pm

True you can. Make sure you tell the wheel guys the paint is fresh as it will be very soft
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Post by jtsoldier » Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:33 pm

looks sexual, imo.

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Post by 4A-GE » Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:45 pm

jtsoldier wrote:looks sexual, imo.
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Post by evel » Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:38 pm

they look awesome dude, good work!!
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Post by bgnz » Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:59 am

4A-GE wrote:Other voices more experienced than mine have suggested not to clearcoat, so I haven't.
Molly???? Seriously bang some clearcoat on them and ignore what he says, he's as dumb as a box of frogs. :shock:

Whats easier if they get chipped - repainting the whole wheels or re-clear coating.

Looking awesome mate, get those sills done now, nice and quick job :) Do your wipers as well if needed, little things make a difference.

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Post by 4A-GE » Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:41 am

Will be clearcoating after tyres.

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Post by 4A-GE » Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:43 am

Well ... On the next sunny day I get.

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Post by 4A-GE » Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:53 pm

Minimal rain today, have some wheel porn.
Next to the dirty 30.

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Next step, redoing the front lip and resealing the black side bits. Fuck yeah.

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Post by GRUVBB » Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:57 pm

nice contrast going on there Dude! they look sweet. well done

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Post by 4A-GE » Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:27 pm

They look very dark in the pictures. You'll see them for real sometime I'm sure.

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Post by warrior » Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:30 pm

You need some nice 25mm spacers now....I just happen to have some for sale................................ :D
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