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I10cruiser · 05-22-2008, 11:21 PM

montana has great neon type colors

WISH ONE · 05-22-2008, 11:21 PM

art supply store perhaps they have good selection, i used to buy cans there for graffiti murals when i was a youngin.

I10cruiser · 05-22-2008, 11:26 PM

murals, billboards all the same

NismoKidd · 05-23-2008, 03:44 AM

Tired of Lip?!

Im tired of not having enough lip!

Matej · 05-23-2008, 05:44 AM

Polished lip does usually look tacky when the wheel face is black or some dark color, but you can't go wrong with the entire wheel polished/silver.

P.S.
Can I join the solid color 002 alliance?

WISH ONE · 05-23-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

Polished lip does usually look tacky when the wheel face is black or some dark color, but you can't go wrong with the entire wheel polished/silver.

P.S.
Can I join the solid color 002 alliance?

you got a closer pic??? I like

I10cruiser · 05-23-2008, 04:05 PM

what color are you painting them??

HIM · 05-29-2008, 03:38 AM

anyone having problems with chipping/discoloration etc. after rattlecanning your rims?

Don Nguyen · 05-29-2008, 11:50 AM

It depends on your level of prep, from my experience.

However, the durability and shine is never going to be the same as if you were to get the pcoated, imo. Especially if you are shooting the paint out from a spray can.

*zylvia213* · 05-29-2008, 03:08 PM

If the lip has a clear coat on it you want to sand it w/ like 600 grid sand paper or else paint wont stay on. If it doesnt have clear on it and its just bare aluminum you should be able to just throw some paint on but i would recommend to get some primer on there. Spray can is coo but with a spray gun would be alot better and easier. If your wheels are 2 or 3 piece please take your time and take the faces off, you will get better results. Or just take to a shop to get them done. If your patient do them yourself.

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05-22-2008, 11:26 PM	#33
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05-23-2008, 03:44 AM	#34
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05-22-2008, 11:21 PM	#32
WISH ONE In time-out for misbehaving. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: orange county ca Age: 22 Posts: 1,175 Trader Rating: (2)	art supply store perhaps they have good selection, i used to buy cans there for graffiti murals when i was a youngin.

05-23-2008, 05:44 AM	#35
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas City Age: 21 Posts: 5,303 Trader Rating: (5)	Polished lip does usually look tacky when the wheel face is black or some dark color, but you can't go wrong with the entire wheel polished/silver. P.S. Can I join the solid color 002 alliance?

05-29-2008, 03:38 AM	#38
HIM BANNED Join Date: May 2008 Location: SGV (626) Posts: 384 Trader Rating: (0)	anyone having problems with chipping/discoloration etc. after rattlecanning your rims?

05-29-2008, 11:50 AM	#39
Don Nguyen Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0)	It depends on your level of prep, from my experience. However, the durability and shine is never going to be the same as if you were to get the pcoated, imo. Especially if you are shooting the paint out from a spray can.

05-29-2008, 03:08 PM	#40
zylvia213 WESTSIDE Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LOST ANGELES Posts: 870 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: zylvia213	If the lip has a clear coat on it you want to sand it w/ like 600 grid sand paper or else paint wont stay on. If it doesnt have clear on it and its just bare aluminum you should be able to just throw some paint on but i would recommend to get some primer on there. Spray can is coo but with a spray gun would be alot better and easier. If your wheels are 2 or 3 piece please take your time and take the faces off, you will get better results. Or just take to a shop to get them done. If your patient do them yourself.