Just picked these up... (pics)

[FASTLLS]

Could have them etched and follow the etch with a small paint brush with black or something also..

 

[mlara1129]

anyone know how much stock 8 spoke weigh? i just weighed the ones i picked up and they weigh 38lbs with tires

 

[JoshMcMadMac]

I've considered that trust me. But that would be expensive as hell.

Powdercoating is not that expensive.

Have a shop make you some decals. It shouldn't be expensice. Maybe like 20-30 bucks for all four. Thats what I'm doing with the volvo center caps. Going to put some decals on and clear over them.

Get the decals off of eBay for a few dollars.

 

[FASTLLS]

You could get all of them for 275 or less

 

[mlara1129]

What about getting them de-chromed tho?

 

[Alax7]

Get the decals off of eBay for a few dollars.

I've checked before but nothing came up. One set came up right now so I bought them, thanks

 

[FASTLLS]

de-chromed? ohh.. The stock 8s?

 

[mlara1129]

Yea he was talking about the stock 8 spoke chrome ones. I figured getting those powdercoated would be expensive as hell because I would have to get them de-chromed first.

Getting the others powdercoated won't cost more than the cost of paint since I'm doing them myself.

 

[FASTLLS]

http://www.custompowdercoating.com/pricing.aspx

Idk about the de-chroming..

 

[OhTreeLS]

The dechroming could possibly be done via a chemical stripper or some sort of blasting. Soda blasting might be the finest (I'm not 100% sure), leaving the most potential for a smooth once the finish is taken away.

Aside from powdercoating, if they were painted, the chrome can be prepped to allow paint adhesion. Since some are peeling however, I don't know if that would be ideal.

 

[mlara1129]

Since some are peeling however, I don't know if that would be ideal.

i agree, but i don't plan on doing anything to them anyway. If you're still interested i'll pm you if i decide to get rid of the 8 spokes or not.

 

[OhTreeLS]

Sounds good man.

 

[dNyce LS]

cool, matching avatars lol

 

[FASTLLS]

^
Now we need to get DJ to do it and we would have a white, silver, and black.. lol

 

[mlara1129]

Started working on them...

cleaned them up today, and they dont look half bad IMO

 

[FASTLLS]

They look better..

 

[mlara1129]

hey maybe you can answer this for me, should i take off those little weights that are glued to the back of the rims?

 

[FASTLLS]

When you put tires on them, they will rip them off and put new ones..

 

[mlara1129]

Making some Progress...

Following Joshmcmadmac's process except for the time intervals, unfortunately i dont have enough time to let the paint cure for a week, i have to finish this week before classes start. So far pretty smooth process.

In the next couple of days: wet sand, second coat of paint, and clear.

They came out a bit darker than i wanted, but maybe they wont look too bad on my white.

 

[FASTLLS]

The darker will look good..

 

[Alax7]

thats color looks sick. Nice work

 

[JoshMcMadMac]

Following Joshmcmadmac's process except for the time intervals, unfortunately i dont have enough time to let the paint cure for a week, i have to finish this week before classes start. So far pretty smooth process.[/B]

Looks great. Be careful with the wetsanding and you should be able to do it after a 24 hour cure time. Then clean thoroughly and proceed on with painting. You did what looks like an excellent job, and I am glad that my post finally managed to serve its' intended purpose.

 

[mlara1129]

Custom center caps

thanks guys, prep work is a pain, but its the most important step IMO.

i think i have the center cap situation resolved:

 

[Andrizzle]

starting to look good!

 

[bmxbang]

wheels looks good! but what's up with the lincoln symbol? looks like you outlined it whiteout or something?