Changing it up...Painted Wheels.
03-11-2012, 01:05 PM
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Changing it up...Painted Wheels.
So I decided to change up the stock wheel color. I love how 06tl4life had painted stockies. I hope you don't mind, but I used the same gunmetal color pattern.
I first used plastidip as a primer so I can peel it off if it didn't turn out right. I included a pic of me peeling it off due to an mistake. So if anyone has any questions on how easy it is to remove, you can see. I found some gunmetal color spray paint at Walmart. The exact color was metallic charcoal. I already had my center cap "A" painted red, so I just had to tape it off and paint the rest gunmetal. And a little glossy clear coat and I'm done. Let me know what you think.
I know everyone is going to say, "drop it". I'm just waiting on some extra cash to flow my way so I can purchase some coilovers. I'm thinking the HT-Spec function and form type 1's. My baby will be almost perfect once she gets a nice drop.
I first used plastidip as a primer so I can peel it off if it didn't turn out right. I included a pic of me peeling it off due to an mistake. So if anyone has any questions on how easy it is to remove, you can see. I found some gunmetal color spray paint at Walmart. The exact color was metallic charcoal. I already had my center cap "A" painted red, so I just had to tape it off and paint the rest gunmetal. And a little glossy clear coat and I'm done. Let me know what you think.
I know everyone is going to say, "drop it". I'm just waiting on some extra cash to flow my way so I can purchase some coilovers. I'm thinking the HT-Spec function and form type 1's. My baby will be almost perfect once she gets a nice drop.
03-11-2012, 01:13 PM
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Wow those look great! Nicely done!
RRP
RRP
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03-11-2012, 01:37 PM
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Wow, looks nicely done!
The best part I think is that you can just peel it off!
The best part I think is that you can just peel it off!
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03-11-2012, 08:55 PM
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Thanks for the comments all. I'm really happy with how it turned out. I had an idea of how the color would work with my car, but it's even better than I thought!
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Looks good-especially on the RRP!
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03-12-2012, 11:56 AM
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I think one of my favorite things about your car is how the new wheel color and the front grille match. it has a very nice fluidic feeling for me.
I do have a ? for you though. have you ever thought of color-matching the "A" on the front to the car? IMO that would look drop dead sexy and would really tie into the rest of the car.
I do have a ? for you though. have you ever thought of color-matching the "A" on the front to the car? IMO that would look drop dead sexy and would really tie into the rest of the car.
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03-12-2012, 02:36 PM
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hey man looks awesome! great idea using the plastidip to. Im thinking about going back to the silver look so im going to have to use paint striper. wished i would have used plastidip as a primer like you did.
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03-12-2012, 02:48 PM
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I think one of my favorite things about your car is how the new wheel color and the front grille match. it has a very nice fluidic feeling for me.
I do have a ? for you though. have you ever thought of color-matching the "A" on the front to the car? IMO that would look drop dead sexy and would really tie into the rest of the car.
I do have a ? for you though. have you ever thought of color-matching the "A" on the front to the car? IMO that would look drop dead sexy and would really tie into the rest of the car.
03-12-2012, 02:51 PM
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Thanks man! I've been envious of your look for a while now. Just finally decided that I should take a shot at it. I was tempted to try and trade for yours, but I don't live close enough...lol. I'm happy how it turned out. Just need a nice drop and I'll be really happy!
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SHIT....i never would have thought of the color combo....
great looking....and ohh gotta love the RRP's !!!
great looking....and ohh gotta love the RRP's !!!
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03-13-2012, 11:07 PM
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03-17-2012, 12:13 PM
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I wonder if plastidip would stick over putty.
I need to fix my curb rashes (from previous owner!) before painting them.
I need to fix my curb rashes (from previous owner!) before painting them.
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^^^ GP i think it will....if the putty is completely dry and SOLID, it will....
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car is looking awesome dude !!!
a better drop will look
RRP FTW !!!
a better drop will look
RRP FTW !!!
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Still love the RRP the best....
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03-25-2012, 11:24 AM
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Hey man I a newbie to the site and I just got the same color TL I looking to more a less the same mods you got on yours. But my question is what color spray did you use to get that red on the emblems. and what color sis you use to get that light grey for the wheel?
thanks Bazinga
thanks Bazinga
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