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Repainted my stock wheels
This fall I sanded down the stock wheels and put a couple coats of Rustoleum Wheel Paint on them. I would have liked to have done more prep work. There are areas that need more smoothing out and some Dremel tool dimples from where I got too aggressive, but it got cold fast and I was running out of temps warm enough to get the paint on. Anyhow despite some flaws I think they came out fabulous for quick refresh.
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1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert Reading Box of Wine Car ----------------------------------- 1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019 1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007 Last edited by Sean486; 11-29-2014 at 10:42 AM. |
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Re: Repainted my stock wheels
They look great, Sean. Is that just the plain Rustoleum silver or a clear coat on top?
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Re: Repainted my stock wheels
They look excellent.
P.S. That balancing weight on the outside of the RF is bad. It'll mess up the paint pretty quick. Last edited by Blacky; 11-29-2014 at 08:59 AM. |
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Re: Repainted my stock wheels
I didnt put on clear yet, after the winter I plan on touching up the areas that need more sanding, then I will do the clear. They are still pretty shiney even without clear.
I just put the wheel weights back on where they originally were.
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1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert Reading Box of Wine Car ----------------------------------- 1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019 1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007 |
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Re: Repainted my stock wheels
I did mine a few years ago, if I were you I'd skip the clear. It gets yellow fast. As long as there is a shine, let it be.
p.s. they look great!
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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Re: Repainted my stock wheels
2K (two part) clear reportedly does not yellow. Pricy and can "orange peel" if put on in too hot or direct sunlight. Abt 25$ a can at Eastwood.
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Re: Repainted my stock wheels
Sean they look great nice job
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Re: Repainted my stock wheels
Looks verry good.
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Alexander (Norway) My subarus: 1992 Svx LSI 5-MT(3.54) 1998 Legacy BG 2.5L GX |
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