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rr1911 · 10-23-2007, 07:55 PM

that looks really good andy :thumbsup:

Wrx BriT · 10-23-2007, 08:17 PM

Very nice.
<---I'm not sure if I want flat black or gold for my rs

BRADO934 · 07-08-2010, 03:50 PM

something you can use if you want flat black is plasti-dip
before i started driving my subi i was rolling in a dodge ram. and over at dodgeforum.com everyone uses plasti dip. no primer or sanding needed and it feels like flat black paint.. best part is with a little rubbing alcohol you can take it right off!

d_Ziggy_2000 · 07-15-2010, 08:56 AM

I did pretty well if i dont say so my self with the method on here.. i didnt want to do the plasti-dip cuz it only takes rubbing alcohol to get off? here is the before and after beautifulness

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Dont forget to armorall the tires and side skirts though!!

STiDriven · 11-02-2007, 06:13 PM

Looks nice! Any pics on the car?

Super_HKS · 11-11-2007, 05:12 AM

They turned out good.
Im gonna be painting my Silver BBS to black here in the next CPL weeks. I just need good weather.
Up here in washington the weather kinda sux!

jpx8080 · 12-08-2007, 06:42 AM

has anyone had tires changed on the machine afterwards? does this take the paint off?

**Rogan** · 12-08-2007, 06:48 AM

a good tire machine, with an experienced operator, will almost never touch the wheel. At least, that's been my experience.

jpx8080 · 12-08-2007, 06:57 AM

thanks. i'm gonna try the bronze.

2ndlife · 10-26-2007, 01:04 PM

I would recommend adding a primer step after sanding and prior to the paint. Clear primer would be best.

utqb1 · 01-06-2008, 11:34 AM

I did this yesterday it it turned out amazing...
dont know how to post pics or else I would...

utqb1 · 01-06-2008, 01:34 PM

Here are some pics of the ones I did.

AlexPrc00 · 02-21-2008, 06:46 AM

that actually looked really good, how long does it last looking like that, and when it does fade is it easy to just touch up or redo?

ImFly4wg · 03-09-2008, 07:07 PM

Looks good, i actually did that today to my stock WRX wheels. Same paint... got some clear coat on the tires but thats it... im happy with the way they came out...

04-09-2009, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utqb1

Here are some pics of the ones I did.

donde amigo?

10-23-2007, 07:55 PM	#1
rr1911 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 0	that looks really good andy :thumbsup: __________________ Army Ranger For Life ! Thin Blue Line Military Militia # 1911/ Blobeye Syndicate # 1911/ Modifier's Anonymous # 1911/ Hawk-Eye Alliance # 1911 All We'll Drive DIFFERENT STROKES EVEN MY DENTIST TOLD ME FLOSS 7 DAYS A WEEK POST WH0RE KING

10-23-2007, 08:17 PM	#2
Wrx BriT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: on t3h computer. Posts: 2,350	Very nice. <---I'm not sure if I want flat black or gold for my rs __________________ Snale Power: -BriTon 06 STi=dead RSTi Swap FTW Hawk-Eye Allience #013

07-15-2010, 08:56 AM	#4
d_Ziggy_2000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle(ish) Posts: 248	I did pretty well if i dont say so my self with the method on here.. i didnt want to do the plasti-dip cuz it only takes rubbing alcohol to get off? here is the before and after beautifulness Before After Dont forget to armorall the tires and side skirts though!! __________________ '88 Sub Justy Rock in oil pan killed on freeway '87 Honda Civic Bad pistons (to lazy to fix) '85 Nissan 200sx Blown engine drifting '00 Sub Outback Mother literally stole '92 Toyota Tercel Hated it '02 WRX '07 kawasaki ninja. current

11-11-2007, 05:12 AM	#6
Super_HKS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,475	They turned out good. Im gonna be painting my Silver BBS to black here in the next CPL weeks. I just need good weather. Up here in washington the weather kinda sux! __________________ Previous owner of Rubie a 2005 WRX New owner of Molly a 2009 WRX Rally armor UR FTW/Red tail light mod w/insert **Catback in 2 months!

12-08-2007, 06:48 AM	#8
Rogan Moderator - "Win Diesel" Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fantasyland Posts: 7,375	a good tire machine, with an experienced operator, will almost never touch the wheel. At least, that's been my experience. __________________ Rogan o_0 '96 Dodge 2500 CTD @ 40psi - over 700 lb/ft TQ, 7" stack, and 5speed! - SOLD '01 Dodge 2500 CTD @ 25psi Boner stock 24 valver with a 6-speed! HAPPY 90th, Uncle Jim!!

07-08-2010, 03:50 PM	#3
BRADO934 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 23	something you can use if you want flat black is plasti-dip before i started driving my subi i was rolling in a dodge ram. and over at dodgeforum.com everyone uses plasti dip. no primer or sanding needed and it feels like flat black paint.. best part is with a little rubbing alcohol you can take it right off!

11-02-2007, 06:13 PM	#5
STiDriven Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 432	Looks nice! Any pics on the car?

12-08-2007, 06:42 AM	#7
jpx8080 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 11	has anyone had tires changed on the machine afterwards? does this take the paint off?

12-08-2007, 06:57 AM	#9
jpx8080 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 11	thanks. i'm gonna try the bronze.

10-26-2007, 01:04 PM	#10
2ndlife Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 73	I would recommend adding a primer step after sanding and prior to the paint. Clear primer would be best.

01-06-2008, 11:34 AM	#11
utqb1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 11	I did this yesterday it it turned out amazing... dont know how to post pics or else I would...

01-06-2008, 01:34 PM	#12
utqb1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 11	Here are some pics of the ones I did.

02-21-2008, 06:46 AM	#13
AlexPrc00 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 3	that actually looked really good, how long does it last looking like that, and when it does fade is it easy to just touch up or redo?

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