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rexazz2 11-19-2013 08:48 PM

Camaro/Iroc alloy rims , moving forward
 
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Back in the spring I tracked down a set of 15" factory Camaro rims
For 30ish year old rims they were not terrible however they were corroded and the remaining paint was teal green :icon_wcam:
A couple weeks ago I tracked down an old buddy that has a sandblasting soda blasting company
I dropped off the rims and told him no rush , by spring is fine
He called last weekend that they were done
I am really happy with the job/ results
Now I need to decide how to black them out
I am undecided between PlastiDip or regular paint
Here are some before and after pics
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rriddle3 11-20-2013 06:23 AM


Originally Posted by rexazz2 (Post 608302)
...Now I need to decide how to black them out
I am undecided between PlastiDip or regular paint...

They look good as they are, but powder coating is another option for you.

dirt101 11-20-2013 09:43 AM

I really like them bare, but I will say I was impressed with the durability of plastidip. Ive had it on my cars wheels for over a year and two sets of tires and ive literally just touched up the edges when I get my tires changed. you can scrub them pretty good washing them too. Do a good 4 layers if you want good results and the ability to remove it later on. I used 3 cans for 4 wheels to give you an idea how I did mine.

El_Beautor 11-20-2013 10:17 AM

Personally I agree with Rriddle3. I think they look great as they are, but it does depend a bit on the look of your truck. If you're going for the blacked out theme then by all means black out the rims. On blacked out rims I think having some silver around the rim and/or the spokes looks great too because it gives some contrast.

swells87 11-20-2013 04:07 PM

I think I am with everybody else here, I think they look great the way they are. Only thing I would do differently is to clear coat them so they are easier to clean.

rexazz2 11-20-2013 04:29 PM

My Blazer is a Black 2dr and going for the "blacked out look"
Powder coated would be awesome but pricey
Already nearly $200 into them

swells87 11-20-2013 05:08 PM

in that case than I say plasti-dip. Maybe even clear coat them then plasti-dip.

Diaita 11-20-2013 05:49 PM

I would get them powder coated silver or gray. Matte finish powder coating? With all the crap they put on the roads the bare aluminum would be white in a few days.

warthogdriver 11-20-2013 08:10 PM

dude!!!! you wasted that classic camaro blue on those wheels!!!
i would recommend black. i did not powder coat mine...i am a cheap bastard. i used dupont wheel paint in black then several coats of clear...worked for me.

rexazz2 11-21-2013 04:10 PM

unfortunately I am not going to be able to paint them until spring now so they are in the basement now


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