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
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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
Covers both questions:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mecha...-calipers.html
Calipers:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exter...rs-w-pics.html
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exter...6k-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/showthr...-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/insid...els-twist.html
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exter...ng-wheels.html
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exter...curb-rash.html
plastidip it...
Yup, did the wheels and calipers my self :)
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...l/IMAG0069.jpg
Search on youtube, there are heaps of tutorials on it.
Wow that looks good. Any full shots of the car?
Moar lows and no wing = perfection.
IMO of course :)
Black with white always wins!!
and no type r badges.
type r badge; adds 900hp
Oh snap! I miss the 900fwhp badge! Woops lol
Quote:
Originally Posted by threesix
Nothing can determine the amount of kw or tq this car is producing.Quote:
Originally Posted by charliebrown
Rumor has it, this car didn't even have to be shipped here, it just drove on water.