Polished Lip on painted stock wheels

by **Ilovemylara** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:56 pm

Here's one I bet no one else has done before: Polished lip on painted stock 16" alloy wheels. I got some pretty bad curb scratches today, so I decided to try my hand at polishing the lip on my wheels. I have only done one so far, and I like it, but before I embark any further on this time consuming journey, I wanted to see what you guys thought Like it? Hate it? tell me please.
p.s. I know I need to lower my car, springs are waiting to go on.

Heres the wheel all black:

Polished (these were taken at night):

by **krawzyazn** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:57 pm

I dont like it lol sorry

by **GreenSolara01** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:05 pm

gen 1.5 cntr caps are the best, look good in black.

by **Ilovemylara** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:08 pm

krawzyazn wrote:I dont like it lol sorry

Its cool

I knew some people wouldnt like it. Especially those who have aftermarket wheels, but I am a cheap bastard so Im fine with the stock wheels lol

by **krawzyazn** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:14 pm

polish the face and paint the inside black lol

by **Ilovemylara** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:17 pm

^hmmm That might look pretty cool.

Website · by **99BlackSandv6** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:04 pm

Good idea, but I think the paint is undecided between being high-gloss and matte-black. I think it should be glossy. I also think the polished face thing might be cool, but you might ruin the blackout theme you have. PROPS on being a DIY guy.

by **Ilovemylara** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:22 pm

99BlackSandv6 wrote:Good idea, but I think the paint is undecided between being high-gloss and matte-black. I think it should be glossy. I also think the polished face thing might be cool, but you might ruin the blackout theme you have. PROPS on being a DIY guy.

Thanks man!

Im gonna wet sand and polish the paint on the wheels as well to make it REALLLY shiny.

by **Taido** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:41 pm

krawzyazn wrote:polish the face and paint the inside black lol

This^^^ Could look good.

by **SleeperSolara** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:42 am

Not bad man.

by **imhappy** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:10 am

that looks really nice : )

by **Ruski** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:12 am

They look Ok, gen2 rims would have looked nicer, but anyways what paint did you use ?

by **Ilovemylara** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:16 am

^ I used Krylon polyurethane based paint. Really tough. I had to use 320 grit sandpaper to cut through it on the lip. My fingernails are like... seperated from my skin now from all that sanding.. ouch!... Yeah, I'm getting some 18's eventually, I just wanna make these look a little better for now.

Finished the front wheel this morning. Working on the other two wheels right now. Here's some better pics. Sorry my car is dirty, its been raining and I havent had a chance to wash it.

by **GzNutz** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:19 am

Its different, I like it.

by **Ruski** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:22 am

close up shoot please

Polished Lip on painted stock wheels

Polished Lip on painted stock wheels

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