For those with 99+ Mustan GT wheels-> Centercap Idea
05-12-04, 11:57 AM
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For those with 99+ Mustang GT wheels-> Centercap Idea
After many weeks of calling places trying to find some blank center caps for my '03 GT wheels, I decided to just do something with the stock ones I had. Originally, there is a "pony" emblem that is raised in the center of the cap.
What I did was sand down this center, and then paint it. Originally, there was some worry that by sanding it down you may wear a hole into the centercap, because of the way the emblem looks to be pressed in from the other side. I however, did not encounter this problem, but be sure not to sand any more than necessary. 1st, when reacing into the box where I keep my sanding supplies.. I was bit by this little bastard who decided to make his home there :
Anyway, I did sand it down, mask of an outline of where I wanted to paint, gave it two coats of metallic black in the center, and then cleared the whole cap. Let me know what you think. I was originally going to try and match the silver, but I dont think I couldve came exactly right with the color, and I think a mis-matched silver would look alot worse than black.
What I did was sand down this center, and then paint it. Originally, there was some worry that by sanding it down you may wear a hole into the centercap, because of the way the emblem looks to be pressed in from the other side. I however, did not encounter this problem, but be sure not to sand any more than necessary. 1st, when reacing into the box where I keep my sanding supplies.. I was bit by this little bastard who decided to make his home there :
Anyway, I did sand it down, mask of an outline of where I wanted to paint, gave it two coats of metallic black in the center, and then cleared the whole cap. Let me know what you think. I was originally going to try and match the silver, but I dont think I couldve came exactly right with the color, and I think a mis-matched silver would look alot worse than black.
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05-12-04, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by domesttuner
nice, but you may want to extend the black all through the spoke centers, first with black tape to see how it looks, then with paint it you like it.
nice, but you may want to extend the black all through the spoke centers, first with black tape to see how it looks, then with paint it you like it.
05-12-04, 02:25 PM
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Originally posted by domesttuner
nice, but you may want to extend the black all through the spoke centers, first with black tape to see how it looks, then with paint it you like it.
nice, but you may want to extend the black all through the spoke centers, first with black tape to see how it looks, then with paint it you like it.
05-12-04, 02:41 PM
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It's not bad but it makes the nice wheels look like cheap aftermarkets. Honestly, you could go to home depot and get a few cans of silver that look close enough - chances are one of them will be almost perfect.
05-12-04, 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by jon88se
It's not bad but it makes the nice wheels look like cheap aftermarkets. Honestly, you could go to home depot and get a few cans of silver that look close enough - chances are one of them will be almost perfect.
It's not bad but it makes the nice wheels look like cheap aftermarkets. Honestly, you could go to home depot and get a few cans of silver that look close enough - chances are one of them will be almost perfect.
05-12-04, 02:57 PM
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
I just dont think "almost perfect" match will look right at all personally. I just think that would look even more ghetto than the black. Just my opinion, If I cant match it perfect, Id rather go with another color all-together.
I just dont think "almost perfect" match will look right at all personally. I just think that would look even more ghetto than the black. Just my opinion, If I cant match it perfect, Id rather go with another color all-together.
If you sanded the plastic with increasing grit number paper (ie less abbrasive each time - like polishing aluminum parts) you would get a pretty clean finish. Then it would be a matter of spraying some clear coat on it to fill in those microscopic scratches.
Then it would be like the mustang was just taken off. It would be labour intensive, but may just work. Just a thought.....
05-12-04, 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by Nick86
If you sanded the plastic with increasing grit number paper (ie less abbrasive each time - like polishing aluminum parts) you would get a pretty clean finish. Then it would be a matter of spraying some clear coat on it to fill in those microscopic scratches.
Then it would be like the mustang was just taken off. It would be labour intensive, but may just work. Just a thought.....
If you sanded the plastic with increasing grit number paper (ie less abbrasive each time - like polishing aluminum parts) you would get a pretty clean finish. Then it would be a matter of spraying some clear coat on it to fill in those microscopic scratches.
Then it would be like the mustang was just taken off. It would be labour intensive, but may just work. Just a thought.....
05-12-04, 03:34 PM
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Originally posted by tabularasa
It look good, but having anything stang on your 7 is icky...
It look good, but having anything stang on your 7 is icky...
05-12-04, 03:43 PM
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Well, for a pefect match you can go to any local auto body supply store with a center cap and they will mix the paint for you. Then hit any local auto body shop to spray them - shouldn't cost you much but my first suggestion was the cost effective route.
05-12-04, 03:57 PM
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
If you can find me 17x8s that fit as nicely as these and only weigh 17lbs for anywhere near the same price as I can get these for.. than I am open to other suggestions. If not...then hush
If you can find me 17x8s that fit as nicely as these and only weigh 17lbs for anywhere near the same price as I can get these for.. than I am open to other suggestions. If not...then hush
close... 8.5s...
edit: West Newton? I grew up in Murrysville...
good old Rt 66....
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05-12-04, 04:09 PM
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Those are nice volks but some people can't spend that much on wheels and tires.
The idea here is price. With mustang gt wheels costing $200 for a set with center caps and looking brand new and weigh at 17 pounds or just under, I don't think you can find a better deal.
The idea here is price. With mustang gt wheels costing $200 for a set with center caps and looking brand new and weigh at 17 pounds or just under, I don't think you can find a better deal.
05-12-04, 04:09 PM
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Originally posted by tabularasa
Bing!
close... 8.5s...
edit: West Newton? I grew up in Murrysville... good old Rt 66....
Bing!
close... 8.5s...
edit: West Newton? I grew up in Murrysville...
good old Rt 66....
Thats cool you used to live around here, Im around that area all the time. My grandparents lived in Murrysville, and I go to school out in Monroeville. Rt 66 is fun at 3AM when no police are around too 
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