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Old Aug 23, 2010, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by slo4g63
Looks really good, I just don't have the patience to keep them clean.
Yeah the cleaning part sucked, the scotch briting wasn't any better. My wheels really sucked because of the spokes.
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Old Aug 24, 2010, 08:37 AM
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wheels look good
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Old Aug 24, 2010, 09:09 AM
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I've wanted to do this too. What do you cover the tires up with?

Looks really good, btw.
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Old Aug 24, 2010, 02:16 PM
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Masking tape and news paper.
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Old Aug 24, 2010, 02:22 PM
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Paint looks great...wheels look great from a side profile...I don't like wheels that bulge outward when looking at it from the front or rear of a vehicle. Just my opinion.
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Old Aug 25, 2010, 10:02 AM
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You used can paint..wow boss great job. Looks amazing!
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Old Aug 25, 2010, 10:41 AM
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Looks great! I've always loved the tenzo type m wheel. But never had the right 18" size for me, but u went with 19's. Cheers
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Old Aug 25, 2010, 10:42 AM
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Not bad...not bad at all.
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Old Aug 26, 2010, 10:11 AM
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did you have to wet sand the clear after you where done???
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Old Aug 26, 2010, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jasserv
did you have to wet sand the clear after you where done???
Nope. Not really needed for wheels. Plus if you wetsand the clear you would have to buff it to make them shine, and that would be a major job for the type of wheels that I have.
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Old Aug 28, 2010, 03:15 PM
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I was never a fan of the wheels, but they look good on your car.
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Old Aug 28, 2010, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruff Ryda
If you plan on doing this, it will take 4 cans of paint and 2 cans of clear. About $40.
4 cans of color
2 cans of clear
i can verify! I've painted numerous sets of rims, and thats usually the case. they came out great! good work.

rust-ol = good choice of paint

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Old Aug 28, 2010, 03:34 PM
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Looks good, friendly has on his evo:

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Originally Posted by Ruff Ryda
It took about 1-1/2 hrs per wheel. I cleaned the wheel really good first, then used scotch brite on them wet. After drying I scuffed them up with a fresh piece of scotch brite, then wiped them down with a clean lint free rag.



I agree, 19's are the best for the X!
So you didnt sand them? How are they still holding up.
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Old Nov 10, 2010, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by djchopps0013
So you didnt sand them? How are they still holding up.
With sand paper? No. Scotch brite is very course so yes I did sand them, but with scotch brite.

They are holding up very well, not one flake or chip to this point. I have been through the carwash about 30-40 times. Just a note to every one though. Don't get tire foam on the paint for any length of time. It will leave spots that will have to be buffed out.
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