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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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So I finally Painted my Stock IX wheels!

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I was bored yesterday so I decided to paint them and they turned out preety good! Just some quick snapshots!








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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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wow, looks great man!

That seriously looks like an aftermarket rim painted
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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wow very very nice. What was your procedure?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Looks really good! What kind of paint did you use?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kreionic
wow very very nice. What was your procedure?
1. Clean wheels

2. Take center cap off (unless you want them on)

3. Sand wheels with 400grid

4. Wipe wheels

5. Grey Primer 3-4 coats (wait about 5-10 minutes between each coat)

6. Wait about 20 minutes for primer to dry

7. Gold Plasti-kote Paint which I picked up from wallmart!, spray about 3-4 coats ( wait 5-10 minutes in between each coat)

8. Wait until paint dries, you are supposed to wait like 24 hours but I had to get going places so I only let it dry for about 8 hrs and it's fine!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Sick
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Thats cool man better looks than stock
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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looks good
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Thanx alot guys!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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What method did you use to mask off the tires? And im assuming you took the wheels off of the car right?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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I just put masking tape on it to block the tires...hahah yes I did take the wheels of the car! I wish I took pics but I didnt have my camera on me at the time...
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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Although I don't like the color, your did a very nice job. Thumbs up.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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Looks good Antony..now all you need is a flash .
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Looks really good, might have to try this.......
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