Painting the OEM fd2 rims + brake calipers

[David321]

Anyone here have painted any rims/ calipers themselves, id like some pointers on how to do them professionally ?
What tools would i need? spray cans? taping? sanding paper perhaps? etc

[lolmclol]

Covers both questions:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mechanical-problems-technical-chat/246931-newbie-questions-about-painting-rims-brake-calipers.html



Calipers:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exterior-style-mods/49958-diy-how-paint-your-brake-calipers-w-pics.html

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exterior-style-mods/100041-so-i-painted-my-calipers-morning-56k-no-way.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3mhq_BrnU0

Or be a hell mad ricer like this guy who's 'protecting' his calipers.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?168485-Trouble-with-finding-caliper-size. ("")



Rims:
As for the rims, if they're OEM, just pay to get them powder coated, looks better and lasts longer. If your cheap though just spray can them, but just ensure you prep them properly.

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/inside-out/283786-diy-plasti-dipped-wheels-twist.html

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exterior-style-mods/236731-diy-painting-wheels.html

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exterior-style-mods/36824-diy-painted-stock-rims-red-lip-fix-your-curb-rash.html

[fitme]

plastidip it...

[Mr Abzii]

Yup, did the wheels and calipers my self :)
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t491/Abdullah_Afzal/IMAG0069.jpg
Search on youtube, there are heaps of tutorials on it.

[threesix]

Wow that looks good. Any full shots of the car?

[Mr Abzii]

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t491/Abdullah_Afzal/2012-04-08162044_zps02568772.jpg

[threesix]

Moar lows and no wing = perfection.

IMO of course :)

Black with white always wins!!

[DuffyFD]

and no type r badges.

[lolmclol]

type r badge; adds 900hp

[threesix]

Oh snap! I miss the 900fwhp badge! Woops lol

[lolmclol]

Oh snap! I miss the 900fwhp badge! Woops lol


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/7991669956_b1f14404a9_c.jpg

Nothing can determine the amount of kw or tq this car is producing.

Rumor has it, this car didn't even have to be shipped here, it just drove on water.