SoOOoo...RED wheels? Flame me or not?

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  1. mengo_charged
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    I'm picking up some silver RS 5 Spokes and was thinking of spraying them. My top choices are either Black, Gunmetal, or Anodized Red. I just found a pic of a white WRX wagon on Anodized Red wheels and I think I'm in love...what do you guys think? Just wanted something kinda "out" there ya know...or be boring and keep the silver (not a big fan of silver wheels on white cars)? Haha...thanks!

    These wheels...;)
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    Sporting this color...:eek:
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    no hair if you do not pait them red. I think it looks hawt...
     
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    Go for it. why not? I'm not sure about the anodized look I'd maybe just paint em. If you don't like the look the can always be refinished.
     
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    True, it's just paint...Dupicolor makes Anodized finish spraypaint, so who knows, maybe, we'll see...
     
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    I say go for it ~ I personally am a big fan of red! Besides it's your ride, don't worry about what other people think, do what you like and enjoy it. Just my 2 cents.
     
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    Well yeah, but input's always nice too. Most likely gonna go for the Anodized Red look...
     
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    Agreed :)

    Post up the pics when you're done ~ love to see what you decide.
     
    kimmigt, Mar 21, 2007
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    A little too much for me BUT that is very hot.
     
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    That looks sweet! I would have never thought of red wheels
     
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    Looks good. I would. Well, I wouldn't but you know, YOU should. lol
     
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    ...here i come...

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    paint each rim a different anodized color and see which one you like the best....
     
    02blubru, Mar 21, 2007
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    Make sure you make light, even coats of the color coat. That stuff runs like you wouldn't believe.
     
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    ^^^^ plust 123 for that, you don't have to cover the wheel with the first coat...
     
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    Now I'm wondering...they have the Ground Coat to give it the metallic look before you use the actual color you want. Should I primer the wheel first, then the Ground Coat, then the red?
     
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    Always a good idea to primer first.;)
     
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    pink ftw!!!
     
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    Pink primer? I was thinking of that. Or are you talking STi pink rims...:laugh:
     
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    I like it since it's a new look but I'd get tired of it pretty quickly.
     
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    Duplicolor flat sandable black primer, two medium coats
    2 coats of the Ground Coat, one light, one medium. Possibly go 2 light one medium.
    Then 3 light coats of the metal cast top coat. You might want a couple coats of clear too while you're at it.

    Pre sand before the primer too with 400 grit. And make sure you wash them off after sanding with soapy water and rinse VERY well.
     
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    wat kind of car...
     
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    white 97 L wagon
     
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    YES the more paint that will eventually end up on the wheel the better
     
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    Yah, just wasn't sure if the ground coat was also a primer or not...
     
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    Maybe a red stripe around the outer lip or red lugs?
     
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    Ground coat is NOT a primer, Meng. Its just a metallic paint basecoat. I would go with a black primer like Mix said to give it a deeper look. TAKE YOUR TIME. +eleventy bazillion on that stuff running. A clear coat after a good long time of drying wouldn't be a bad idea, either. Oh, and I love the red, too.
     
    Shibbs, Mar 22, 2007
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