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06-09-05, 12:44 AM
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I painted mine, gunmetal grey. I'm pretty happy with them.
I'm sure there's a tutorial around in the Archive somewhere, but here's the jist of it:
Use Talstrip II Aircraft Coating Removal (Availble from any auto parts store), spray that on. This will eat away the factory wheel coating. Wash + Scrub off, repeate as necessary to get all of the coating off.
Paint as many layers of Wheel/Rim paint as you feel are required for adequate coverage. I used Duplicolor Rim Paint and did 2 coats per wheel, i think.
Spray on a minimum of two layers of Wheel/Rim clearcoat, I again used Duplicolor. This will ensure they stay looking good.
Here's a picture from a few days ago, It was actually of my Miata that I had just got done polishing/waxing, but you can see the 7's rim in the background. Oh, BTW: The Miata's Rims were done in the same fashion, but where it was shiney/polished from the factory, I went over it with 0000 Steel Wool to shine it up before I clearcoated it. If you want a polished lip look on your rims, just do the same.
Cheers!
I'm sure there's a tutorial around in the Archive somewhere, but here's the jist of it:
Use Talstrip II Aircraft Coating Removal (Availble from any auto parts store), spray that on. This will eat away the factory wheel coating. Wash + Scrub off, repeate as necessary to get all of the coating off.
Paint as many layers of Wheel/Rim paint as you feel are required for adequate coverage. I used Duplicolor Rim Paint and did 2 coats per wheel, i think.
Spray on a minimum of two layers of Wheel/Rim clearcoat, I again used Duplicolor. This will ensure they stay looking good.
Here's a picture from a few days ago, It was actually of my Miata that I had just got done polishing/waxing, but you can see the 7's rim in the background. Oh, BTW: The Miata's Rims were done in the same fashion, but where it was shiney/polished from the factory, I went over it with 0000 Steel Wool to shine it up before I clearcoated it. If you want a polished lip look on your rims, just do the same.
Cheers!
06-09-05, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 88t2romad
also make sureyou dont put emon backwards......lol Ive seem couple people do that
And people on here will tear you apart for it
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06-09-05, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by WonkoTheSane
This is an excellent point..
And people on here will tear you apart for it
And people on here will tear you apart for it
i put my TII rims facing inward towards eachother. i just like how it looks.
most hookey thing ive seen was one GXL rim, one s4 tii rim, one s5 tii rim and one 90 GTU rim......on one 7....
06-09-05, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Low Impedance
i put my TII rims facing inward towards eachother. i just like how it looks.
most hookey thing ive seen was one GXL rim, one s4 tii rim, one s5 tii rim and one 90 GTU rim......on one 7....
most hookey thing ive seen was one GXL rim, one s4 tii rim, one s5 tii rim and one 90 GTU rim......on one 7....
06-09-05, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 88t2romad
also make sureyou dont put emon backwards......lol Ive seem couple people do that
Mine are on backwards AND I have 3 left side wheels.
I think I just need to get some cheap wheels next tiem I get tires.
06-09-05, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DimaK
what can you do to them to make them look good
Seriously though, refinishing them works well. I've seen them chromed/polished and painted as said above. I've seen black, white, grey, body colour - whever you like.
One thing that makes them look better is spacers. Pushing the wheels out a bit really improves the look of the car's stance, and makes the wheels seem like they fit better.
06-09-05, 05:59 PM
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most auto parts stores sell aluminum polish, Blue Magic is a really good choice. get some of that, some terry cloth towels, and a few q-tips to reach in where the stamped markings are on the wheels. take your time, don't rub vigorously. you will be amazed by the results.
06-09-05, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by uRizen
Mine are on backwards AND I have 3 left side wheels.
I think I just need to get some cheap wheels next tiem I get tires.
I have a set I could sell you they are in really good shape. I could send them back to MN with my buddy who is here right now. He is in Spring Lake Park MN
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