Painted wheels, and FMIC

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Jul 18, 2005 | 09:49 AM

Evo8564

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Painted wheels, and FMIC

What do you guys think?? The rims were chipped up very badly, so I figured it couldnt make it look any worse
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11.../Mypics471.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11.../Mypics469.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11.../Mypics475.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11.../Mypics476.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11.../Mypics481.jpg
We also painted my buddies RSX wheels
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11.../Mypics520.jpg

Jul 18, 2005 | 11:21 AM

sleet

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Is that with spray paint? Looks pretty good, nice work

Jul 18, 2005 | 11:51 AM

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The FMIC looks like fangs now.

I would paint it all.

Jul 18, 2005 | 11:56 AM

Evojun8

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yeah what paint is that.

Jul 18, 2005 | 12:02 PM

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lOOKS GOOD. IS IT SPRAY PAINT

Jul 18, 2005 | 12:06 PM

Evo8564

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Yeah, on the wheels I sanded them totally down, then I used wax and grease remover, then I primered them, then I used hi temp paint for the rear of each wheel, and then for the front of each wheel I resanded and painted with some Caliper paint that was at a body shop. Taking my time on this was for sure worth it!! Thanx for the comments

Jul 18, 2005 | 12:09 PM

DemisedGabe

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u shouldve powder coated em, but thats kinda expensive

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Jul 18, 2005 | 12:11 PM

DCSilvrEvo

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Powder coat? for what??!

Jul 18, 2005 | 12:14 PM

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What was your starting and finishing grit of sandpaper?

Jul 18, 2005 | 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DemisedGabe

u shouldve powder coated em, but thats kinda expensive

Mine are being powdercoated now but if I didn't end up doing that this would have been my next option, looks good and I just noticed the intercooler being painted, very unique.

Jul 18, 2005 | 12:31 PM

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job well done...

Jul 18, 2005 | 12:46 PM

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evolution8

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Looks really good. Did you have a hard time painting the FMIC?

Jul 18, 2005 | 07:22 PM

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evo81

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can't beat the spray can jobs

Jul 19, 2005 | 01:28 PM

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Did painting your intercooler reduce it's ability to transfer heat? I know those aluminum fins are pretty thin and a coat of paint may reduce their effectiveness.

It does look unique though.

Nice job on the wheels.