iPath Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I'm thinking something black would look best with the dark maroon color. http://i.imgur.com/q55Wx.jpg suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelfilter Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) Try painting them with plasti-dip. 20$ and you can see if you will like the color combo or not. -That's what I will be doing. Edited March 10, 2012 by Camelfilter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erathge Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Try painting them with plasti-dip. 20$ and you can see if you will like the color combo or not. -That's what I will be doing. Ive been thinking about doing that, but with these wheels: http://www.finishlinewheels.com/prodimg/ALY62370U.jpg Anyone have a picture of these ones either plasti-dipped or painted black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynomax Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ive been thinking about doing that, but with these wheels: http://www.finishlinewheels.com/prodimg/ALY62370U.jpg Anyone have a picture of these ones either plasti-dipped or painted black? Those wheels are the same as on my 04. Mine are in horrible condition due to the salt and calcium on the roads here. I'm going to paint mine with Duplicolor graphite. theres a couple good youtubes on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erathge Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Those wheels are the same as on my 04. Mine are in horrible condition due to the salt and calcium on the roads here. I'm going to paint mine with Duplicolor graphite. theres a couple good youtubes on it. Post pictures if you do! I haven't been able to find a picture of these wheels painted, I was thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelfilter Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ditto above. My summer wheelset are the original 5 spoke type. They are the ones I might try to plastidip . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelfilter Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Ive been thinking about doing that, but with these wheels: http://www.finishlinewheels.com/prodimg/ALY62370U.jpg Anyone have a picture of these ones either plasti-dipped or painted black? I just finished Plasti Dipping my 5 spoke rims (same as linked to above). Plasti Dip flat black was ~6$ a can at Home Depot. They came out really nice IMO. I started yesterday, finished today. Very easy to do, I didn't mask anything, but these are my summer wheels and are currently off the truck.I cleaned & dried my wheels. Then used tire shine on the rubber. I did use a cut off glove finger to "mask" the valve. I ended up using almost 2 cans for 4 wheels. I took some pictures, and will post them up probably tommorow after I do my winter/ summer wheel change over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelfilter Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) Pictures are finaly here. I know other folks here have done this as well, but here is mine. Pre and Post "dipped" (wierd upside down pic...): My un-"dipped" wheels next to my winter wheels: All "dipped" (wierd upside down pic...): Pasenger side: Drivers side rear "dipped" front still had winter wheel: Summary: So far so good! I really like how they turned out! It's allmost like a new truck to me. Very easy to do, and pretty cheap. I bought 5 cans thinking I would need 4 and got an extra in case one of the sprayers was bad. I ended up only using 1 ~3/4 cans. So this project costs less than 12$. NICE! Kind of time consuming only that you need to wait between aplications. I'm admittedley impatient, so time will tell how well the dip has set (or not). I will likely dip the sliders as there is just a fine rust beginning. I likely will not be dipping any of the trim, but may change my mind... Edited March 22, 2012 by Camelfilter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTempleton Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 THinking about doing this with mine. How has it held up over the few months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXEDpath Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 over at les schwab they have a some sweet wheels the ones I bought from them last year are there Allied 51 Daytona and they were only like 70 a piece and they look way good with my car. yeah they are pinstripped with blue and red but with the color of the vehicle you dont even notice the blue pin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPath Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Good looking rides posted so far. How would a pathfinder look with wheels like these? Otherwise I liked the black rims a RWD QX4 had on this site.. lifted and with a roofrack but other than that I can't remember whose it was. http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/Racer001/New%20FJ/Mods/Exterior/2012-06-12_13-00-03_916.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trexterra Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 you can order Cragar Soft 8's or D windows off of Jegs for super cheap. I had a set on both of my Xterras and they looked really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroeser01 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Plus one on the craigers. There steel, strong and cheep my offroad theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The problem with cheap steelies is just that... They are cheap for a reason. Alloys are always better than steelies unless they are really poorly made alloys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Alloys are always better than steelies unless they are really poorly made alloys. I digress. I picked the "steelies" because 1) they were cheap and, 2) they can be repaired if they get abused on the trails. There are places around me that repair bent rims. You can not repair busted Alloys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 There's actually a guy local to me who can repair busted alloys, but trick dependent (and my mood) I like some steel action. And the are generally more affordable to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've got alloys on my Miata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've got alloys on my Miata. And a matching purse and heals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 And a matching purse and heals... That can be easily repaired after trail damage ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelfilter Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 THinking about doing this with mine. How has it held up over the few months? The plasti dip is holding up very well. To me they look like I just did them, no chips or peels. I've used a pressure washer car wash twice with the Plasti dipped rims as well. I now have dipped my passenger side rear fender flare, and the exposed side of my drivers windshield wiper arm. I keep forgetting to do the passenger side wiper arm (it's maybe a 15 minutes job). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I digress. I picked the "steelies" because 1) they were cheap and, 2) they can be repaired if they get abused on the trails. There are places around me that repair bent rims. You can not repair busted Alloys. You can at least buy a few sets for cheap. Never would I repair a damaged rim. The bead will not ever seal properly again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNWade Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm thinking something black would look best with the dark maroon color. http://i.imgur.com/q55Wx.jpg suggestions? Does anyone have a pic of the 03/04 rims in black? I've been debating painting mine (until I get the rims I want w/ better backspacing) and am wondering if its worth the time and effort. I'd love to see a finished product.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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