^^ those look really good

 

RIGHT, I know.... but what is it going to look like with the Satin and Clear? I don't think it's going to look like that!!

 

just make sure the clear coat is glossy

 

And how do I make sure of that? LOL

 

Dammit, that guy just told me he had a body shop paint them, no wonder they look so damn good! Grrrrr, now I really don't know what to use.

 

duuude ill take pics of my wheels tomorrow for u ok? i used duplicolor satin black. they look hella good

 

LOL
go to the store, buy gloss black or satin/flat + gloss clear coat. should be labeled on the can! its easier than you think! hard part is prepping the wheels!

 

well said sir. the better u prep the better the job is gonna be

 

Take pics of your wheels before like 1130 est if you can and post then up cause that's when I get out of work and want to start this project. I'm planning on painting them today, then waiting till tomorrow to put the clear on.

RedG35 when you say just go get gloss paint, I don't want to just get any old paint, Im just not sure I have enough faith in paint that isn't designed to take some abuse.

EDIT: Damn, a plane is late because of the fog up in KY so I'm going to get started late, which means getting finished late, crap. But I asked my supe and he might let me have the day off, we'll see here shortly.

 

I made a fascinating discovery just now... I've had the car about a month and a half, and in that time I've put a system in it (so I've removed EVERYTHING from the trunk already), and have had no occasion to remove the wheels.... turns out... I have NO lugnut key!! FML!! I called the dealership I bought it from and gave him the VIN number, he's going to try and order the key for me on Monday. Man this blows... I suppose it's not that big of a deal since I was going to have to work until like 3pm anyways, not really enough time to prep and paint everything this afternoon, and I don't need to be rushing this.

Stupid F'ing wheel locks...

 

Where did you find that picture with the black coupe and those oem's painted. I can't find that thread!

 

Honestly I can't remember the guy's screen name haha.