ns87 Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 You'll like the gunmetal/graphite. That's what I did. I'm not a fan of the white...sorry. Haha, I went with metalic silver. holy thread bump! lol Yeah Yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbill Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I would take the wheel weights off and then paint and rebalance afterwards. It looks like you spent a good amount of cash on the paint, Griots=High quality but expensive. Do it right the first time and you will be much happier. I would most definiatly get them media blasted and take the weights off. Nice color choice! Oh and can someone qoute this so he can read it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns87 Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 haha, if I hit reply I can read what you say wildbill. That is a good idea about rebalancing after the paint. I was stuck in a "static balance or rim weights" frame of mind. If you had to guess, how much roughly would media blasting cost? I unfortunately don't know anyone with a blast cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMonte1997 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 My roommate just painted the wheels on his fiance's Jeep Liberty. It came out pretty good. That got me thinking... Going along the theme of better-fying my Regal on a budget, I picked up some wheel paint and clear from the parts store. I decided to go with graphite color which should be interesting. After cleaning the crap out of the wheels, I'll scuff them up with scotch brite pad and paint away. Post pics when you are done with yours. I'm interested in seeing how they come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodolds Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Mine are graphite as well. I got the Dupli-Color stuff from Autozone. It went on nice, I didn't clear it...they say you aren't supposed to. It seems durable enough, but I do have a few knicks from pulling lug nuts and stuff. I wish I would have baked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hmmm, I might try this on my spokes, unless I can find someone to powdercoat. (on my 19"s, that is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 there is a guy just past lennon heading into flint that does powdercoating, he's right off of 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hmmm, I might try this on my spokes, unless I can find someone to powdercoat. (on my 19"s, that is) there is a guy up here that powercoats and is cheap....like $50/wheel for 18s, and $65/wheel for 19"-22" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 hmmm, I might look into that once I'm back up that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns87 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 So I've taken the 5 Spokes off and replaced them with the old ugly 15inchers. Anyway: Anyone know how to remove the wheel weights? I'm gonna call some tire places tomorrow and see how much they want to do it. I also found the removal tool online for ~$30 shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 A fricken pair of channel locks should work just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoore4294 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 A fricken pair of channel locks should work just fine x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns87 Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Can you guys elaborate on the procedure? I've scrapped up the weight a bit, but thats about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Can you guys elaborate on the procedure? I've scrapped up the weight a bit, but thats about it Its not rocket science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns87 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Can you guys elaborate on the procedure? I've scrapped up the weight a bit, but thats about it Its not rocket science I've never put a weight on the wheel, so I'm having a hard time seeing how to get it off. Do I pull (out toward the tire) on that little tab and pull the weight off? I have 3 channel lock plyers, but they all seem way to big for the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoore4294 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Grab the wheel weight on the top and bottom with the pliers, and push down. Essentially what you want to do is pull the tab that's sitting on the lip outward. Not hard. They just hammer those things on. Since you're repainting them I wouldn't worry about scratching them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Can you guys elaborate on the procedure? I've scrapped up the weight a bit, but thats about it Its not rocket science Well since it's not hard fucking tell him. I don't know how to do it, I'd bet Kenny and I aren't the only ones here who don't know how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns87 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Real easy guys! 1) I got a strong thin bladed flat head screw driver 2) I wedged the corner under where the weight lip touches the rim lip. 3) Twist the screw driver lightly and repeat on the other side. You're essentially twisting the weight off 4) Weight pops right off with minimal if zero scratching 5) Cry because you need to have your wheels rebalanced I'll try to take some pictures tomorrow. My digital camera has gone missing. Thanks jmoore4294, what you said made everything click Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns87 Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a few more bondo spots to sand down. The prep work is a real pain, but it will definitely be worth it in the end. This is how the one wheel looked the day I bought them. Lots of curb rash. I mean the outer lip was destroyed in spots It took about 5 or 6 different applications of bondo. I used a plastic fork wrapped around sand paper to help smooth the lip end closest to the tire. I hope this looks halfway decent with paint applied (Same Wheel) How I'm rolling until these are done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Now come here and redo my CS 5 spokes on my van... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns87 Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Now come here and redo my CS 5 spokes on my van... Nooooo too much work This is pre-clearcoat. I'd love to recommend this kit, but Griots managed to discontinue it. I can still buy the clear coat, and the primer, but not the paint??? It could use a third coat of paint, but whatever (can't buy it now). Its looks better than before I'm gonna wetsand Monday. What grit do you guys recomend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 1000 and then 2000 if you can...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_mezz Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I'm using Dupi-color's wheel paints (aluminum and clearcoar) for a different project and I'm really happy with the results! I guess that tid-bit is too late now for you... I'm surprised that you masked out the olds logo as opposed to painting the whole thing and then dropping red into the dugouts after... looking good though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Yeah, Ive had good luck with Duplicolor also, but yours looks good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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