Yesterday I tackled the project of painting my GTS wheels, and I've just gotta say, they turned out amazing. Here are pics I took not too long ago:
Tell me what you guys think.
-Matt
Tell me what you guys think.
-Matt
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so what was your process?
getting black lugs??? IMO if youre using the chromies you should've left the center caps the way they were
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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agreed. but they do look nice. i think they would go quite well with a black or blue car as well. if i were to paint mine though i think i would do gunmetal. it would go better with the silver IMO
what type of paint did you use?
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QUOTE (808celica @ Jul 12, 2008 - 1:47 PM) 
>getting black lugs??? IMO if youre using the chromies you should've left the center caps the way they were
agreed. but they do look nice. i think they would go quite well with a black or blue car as well. if i were to paint mine though i think i would do gunmetal. it would go better with the silver IMO
what type of paint did you use?
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QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ Jul 12, 2008 - 2:04 PM)
>nice pikachu there jon...
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Call me a traitor! See if I care. ;)
For those wondering about the process:
1) Take off wheel
2) Clean it with soap and water
3) Sand with 320 grit sandpaper
4) Clean it with soap and water
5) Mask off the wheel (I used a deck of playing cards)
6) Apply 2 medium coats of automotive primer (4 minutes between each coat)
7) Apply 3 medium coats of wheel paint (10 minutes between each coat)
8) Let dry in the sun for 1 hr.
I used Duplicolor wheel paint, it worked really well. Materials were about $40. It took 3 cans (you could do it in 2 if you have experience painting) of the wheel paint, and 2 cans of primer.
-Matt
This post has been edited by GotToyota: Jul 12, 2008 - 5:05 PM
1) Take off wheel
2) Clean it with soap and water
3) Sand with 320 grit sandpaper
4) Clean it with soap and water
5) Mask off the wheel (I used a deck of playing cards)
6) Apply 2 medium coats of automotive primer (4 minutes between each coat)
7) Apply 3 medium coats of wheel paint (10 minutes between each coat)
8) Let dry in the sun for 1 hr.
I used Duplicolor wheel paint, it worked really well. Materials were about $40. It took 3 cans (you could do it in 2 if you have experience painting) of the wheel paint, and 2 cans of primer.
-Matt
This post has been edited by GotToyota: Jul 12, 2008 - 5:05 PM
i saw and had to have one
other than the post whoring. they turned out sick!
other than the post whoring. they turned out sick!
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awesome...do you need to add a clear coat? how's the shine in person?
The white and gold go well together. Although, i will admit i like the factory looking approach with the silver on gts rims. Looks like you coated them well though. 
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did you spray the inside of the rims too??? or is it just the face. i'll be respraying mines darker silver soon.
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jul 12, 2008 - 12:07 PM)
>i saw and had to have one
other than the post whoring. they turned out sick!
other than the post whoring. they turned out sick!
copy cat
did you spray the inside of the rims too??? or is it just the face. i'll be respraying mines darker silver soon.
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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I sprayed the inside with 2 coats of the primer, but not with the wheel paint. I believe it turned out perfect.
QUOTE (808celica @ Jul 13, 2008 - 4:01 AM)
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copy cat
did you spray the inside of the rims too??? or is it just the face. i'll be respraying mines darker silver soon.
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jul 12, 2008 - 12:07 PM)
>i saw and had to have one
other than the post whoring. they turned out sick!
other than the post whoring. they turned out sick!
copy cat
did you spray the inside of the rims too??? or is it just the face. i'll be respraying mines darker silver soon.
I sprayed the inside with 2 coats of the primer, but not with the wheel paint. I believe it turned out perfect.
are you gonna put any clear on them???? or is the rattle cans come with clear already mixed??
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
Looks Great! I think painting the center caps was a good idea.
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