I'm in the final stages of securing an Evo IX deal, and I've decided to start looking at possible first mods (other than what it has done). It's a WW GSR. I searched through a bit of the WW Picture Thread, but I didn't see what I was looking for - I was wondering if anyone had painted their stock Evo IX (non MR) wheels either black, gold, or bronze, and if so, what kind of paint they used, how many coats, if a clear coat was used, and any pics they might have of the finished product?

Thanks

 

Your best bet is to search, many people have done it.

 

I painted my stock IX GSR wheels black about 2 years ago. I just used Dupli-color black spray paint, did about 4 coats just to make sure everything was covered evenly. I then did 5 or 6 coats of clear to give them a nice glossy look. I just taped off the tires to make sure they didn't get paint on them...I didn't use index cards like some people did; just blue painters tape and it worked fine!

I'll try to dig some pics up for you.


EDIT: Here is a thread I made shortly after I painted them:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=229548

more pics I found!

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=276837



Hope this helps!



And I see you're from Michigan...don't forget to register and say hi on mievo.net!

 

I painted my stockers black. I cantpost pics up right now, Im on my phone and the pics are on the laptop at the house. If you click my username and look at the threads Ive started, theres one that I posted some pictures. The thread is called EB Evo IX---First show and shine

 

I used this write up. I did everything except the red lip and used dupli color gloss black. Pretty easy if you follow the guideline.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=195524

 

im about ready to paint my stockers black...still debating on either gloss or flat..oh well

 

i am about to do mine black w/ red lip

 

I see lots of black, but no bronze?