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Old 04-18-10, 12:20 PM
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When i first got the wheels:







Now the tools:
Duplicolor Filler Primer
Duplicolor Paint of Choice
Duplicolor Clear Coat
240 Grit Sandpaper
Prep Wipes /or Paint Thinner

1. Sand the wheel, and excess paint from everywhere and as much as you can.

2. After finsihed sanding, you can wash down with water and soap, then wipe down with prep wipe.

3. Let is dry off, dont forget to use a lintless rag.

4. Spray coat of filler primer, inside the spokes and crevices first.

5. Spray the wheel, steady coats going in same direction, take your time!

6. Clear coat, and your done!!

Should look somthing like this:

Looks Sick Huh? I was debating on painting it looked nice.

After a couple coats, spray your color, again take your time.

Finished product:



Picture on my car. BTW I used duplicolor storm gray.

Last edited by 818_sc4; 04-18-10 at 02:48 PM. Reason: Forgot the clear coat!
Old 04-18-10, 12:33 PM
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Great before/after. Looks good
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looks good!!
make sure you dont use a power washer..
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Looks great!


But, on the finished product picture is that a tad bit of overspray on the inside of the rim?
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Originally Posted by TroySC300
Great before/after. Looks good
thanks
Originally Posted by LudeNsoL
looks good!!
make sure you dont use a power washer..
actually when i get it washed i do use a power washer. no probs whatsoever
Originally Posted by BostonSC4
Looks great!


But, on the finished product picture is that a tad bit of overspray on the inside of the rim?
yes it but that is before i sprayed the inside of the barrell black..
Old 04-18-10, 03:07 PM
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Nicely done. Are those the enkei's off of the evo?
Old 04-18-10, 04:41 PM
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I think you did a good job. I have used Duplicolor on alot of things and have had real good luck with it.. Almost as good SEM.
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Looks really good
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Nice work, they look great
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Originally Posted by theory5150
Nicely done. Are those the enkei's off of the evo?
Yes sir!! Evo 8 Enkei's
Originally Posted by 1992Lexus
I think you did a good job. I have used Duplicolor on alot of things and have had real good luck with it.. Almost as good SEM.
Duplicolor is great if used properly especially in warm weather!

Originally Posted by 2turbo1sup
Looks really good
thanks glad you like it
Originally Posted by Hil
Nice work, they look great
thank you sir, appreciate it!
Old 04-18-10, 09:10 PM
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Looks great! i think they match the sc's lines perfectly
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Great job..looks good.
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Well done...but your lucky the 100 shot NOS didn't blow the welds off the intake!
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off topic here.how does one go about painting the outside emblems?will SEM landau black work?
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wow looks great man


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