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BA4Life
04-08-2008, 07:44 PM
These wheels have been some of the worst to sand, tape-off, and paint. Im finished with one, and have all the rest of them sanded and taped-off. I used a duplicolor automotive paint(Marbelhead Metallic) and duplicolor wheel coating clear. Ill post more pics with all the wheels on when im done. Let me know what you guys think of my work......Sorry for the poor quality on some of the photos...most of them...:rolleyes:

Sanded:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/prelude85/DSC00126.jpg

Taped-up:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/prelude85/DSC00113.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/prelude85/DSC00115.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/prelude85/DSC00112.jpg

Painted:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/prelude85/DSC00119.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/prelude85/DSC00120.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/prelude85/DSC00123.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/prelude85/DSC00118.jpg
Bud
04-08-2008, 08:56 PM
them things look crazy as hell
BA4Life
04-08-2008, 08:59 PM
it was crazy as hell sanding them too!!
Dirty Octopus™
04-08-2008, 09:41 PM
Muuuuuuuuuuuuuch better!!! :goodjob:

yeah bro i was not a fan of the black wheel thing.

these look waaaaay better now :yes:
cactusEG
04-08-2008, 10:05 PM
I always thought these rims where ugly, BUT I like the quality of the work you did :goodjob:
BA4Life
04-08-2008, 10:13 PM
Thanks!
b17a1db2
04-09-2008, 05:35 AM
i wish i was done refinishing my rota replicas of the CF48, ohh wait... there not replicas, there the real deal Mugens...:eek: :D anyway, reps for you... looks real goooooood...
Dirty Octopus™
04-09-2008, 10:31 AM
whats the clear for? is it to make it more luminescent(sp)?
or does it serve as protectant? :thinking:
cuz i just painted some wheels and i was not sure if i had to clear or not.
EJ_Allmota
04-09-2008, 11:20 AM
not a fan of those wheels but looks good homie...



i wish i was done refinishing my rota replicas of the CF48, ohh wait... there not replicas, there the real deal Mugens...:eek: :D anyway, reps for you... looks real goooooood...
that was pointless..
BA4Life
04-09-2008, 11:42 AM
whats the clear for? is it to make it more luminescent(sp)?
or does it serve as protectant? :thinking:
cuz i just painted some wheels and i was not sure if i had to clear or not.

Well the paint Im using is not a wheel paint. It was actually a touch up paint in a spray can. Can be used for trim etc. So, I put the "Wheel Coating" clear coat on top to protect the paint. You really wouldnt have to, but I did because of brake dust and what not.
EJ25RUN
04-09-2008, 11:46 AM
that was pointless..

No it wasn't........talkin down at cheap ass cast fake wheels never ever gets old.
Thighs
04-09-2008, 11:50 AM
Well the paint Im using is not a wheel paint. It was actually a touch up paint in a spray can. Can be used for trim etc. So, I put the "Wheel Coating" clear coat on top to protect the paint. You really wouldnt have to, but I did because of brake dust and what not.

so you didnt use high heat paint? good job.
BA4Life
04-09-2008, 12:01 PM
No, I didnt use high temp paint. Ive used this paint before and it seems to hold up pretty well with heat.
Thighs
04-09-2008, 12:04 PM
No, I didnt use high temp paint. Ive used this paint before and it seems to hold up pretty well with heat.

well after all that work i hope it does lol. but looking at those wheels, im guessing they arent going to cool very well. they look good though. good luck lol
BA4Life
04-09-2008, 12:08 PM
well after all that work i hope it does lol. but looking at those wheels, im guessing they arent going to cool very well. they look good though. good luck lol

Actually this wheel is designed like a heat sink....That was the purpose of the original CF-48s.
SixSquared
04-09-2008, 12:31 PM
props for taking the time to do it right... they look great!
BA4Life
04-09-2008, 12:52 PM
props for taking the time to do it right... they look great!

Thanks! Time is exactly right, haha.....sanding all those fins and corners was a pain......
SouthSide Tay
04-09-2008, 12:58 PM
i dont care for the wheels too much but on an old skool they fit nice good work
SE-Rious©
04-09-2008, 10:31 PM
Turned out nice .. +
bandit1
04-10-2008, 06:55 PM
+ definitely! did you ever think about clearing them? When I have painted wheels, I have used Anti-Scratch clear coat... it is really good. Napa sells it in there Crossfire and Tec-base lines. Good stuff! I did a slight curb at low speed and it save the color.
BTLFED
04-10-2008, 07:18 PM
No it wasn't........talkin down at cheap ass cast fake wheels never ever gets old.

This man speaks the truth.