Painted rims?

Campfire · 05-22-07, 05:47 PM

Trying to gauge if this is going to fly. I've been thinking of the colored rim look for a while but I'm really not into the completely black out look. So why not ask you fellow 100 Cruiserheads out there. I've been looking at dark grays, gray, etc. when I came across this color at the local ACE hardware. So?

Please be gentle

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hoser · 05-22-07, 06:16 PM

If you post a decent pic of your rig, I'm sure it can be photoshopped.

Campfire · 05-22-07, 07:26 PM

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If you post a decent pic of your rig, I'm sure it can be photoshopped.

Thanks hoser, but that would be too clean & easy. I'm out to paint the spare and put it on....

And here it is... It's a lot darker tone now that it's on the rim with the tire next to it.

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nuclearlemon · 05-22-07, 07:58 PM

i love the look of black rims on any type of rig. i vote black.

bluecruiser · 05-22-07, 08:34 PM

That color in the picture on the rig looks really good...what color, what type of paint?

spressomon · 05-22-07, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Campfire

Thanks hoser, but that would be too clean & easy. I'm out to paint the spare and put it on....

And here it is... It's a lot darker tone now that it's on the rim with the tire next to it.

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Looks good. But its hard to believe that's the same color on & off the rig! Would look even better sans the "hub caps" IMO. BTW your rig looks much better without the factory running boards. Are you going to get sliders?

e9999 · 05-22-07, 09:45 PM

why do you care what we think...?

Morty · 05-22-07, 10:23 PM

Very nice looking color.

Campfire · 05-22-07, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by e9999

why do you care what we think...?

'Cause my Heep friends don't understand...

It's a Cruiser Thing

And to avoid chat, I'm painting one set of rims and leave the knobs on them. And then going for a set of Revo's on the 2002 silver rims

CrusrDug · 05-22-07, 10:26 PM

I like the subtle contrast for your rig as it looks more off road. I would stick with the factory if you were going more for street/dirt combo look.

macneill · 05-23-07, 06:04 AM

Once you go black...

Campfire · 05-23-07, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bluecruiser

That color in the picture on the rig looks really good...what color, what type of paint?

Ace Hardware brand "Anodized Bronze"

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Originally Posted by spressomon

Looks good. But its hard to believe that's the same color on & off the rig! Would look even better sans the "hub caps" IMO. BTW your rig looks much better without the factory running boards. Are you going to get sliders?

Direct sunlight sure does lighten them up. And yes, I'm working on sliders Dan if I can get enough time to myself and some projects. Selling your yet?

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Originally Posted by macneill

Once you go black...

It's not black, It's "Bronze"

spressomon · 05-23-07, 07:51 AM

[QUOTEDirect sunlight sure does lighten them up. And yes, I'm working on sliders Dan if I can get enough time to myself and some projects. Selling your yet?
[/quote]

Not yet. Since they do the job building another set has dropped down on the list a couple notches.

calamaridog · 05-23-07, 08:10 AM

Jeff,

Couple questions -

What did you clean them with?

Why not powdercoating?

As far as the look, it seems good, but how about a picture in direct sunlight...

Campfire · 05-23-07, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by calamaridog

Jeff,

Couple questions -

What did you clean them with?

Why not powdercoating?

As far as the look, it seems good, but how about a picture in direct sunlight...

I just cleaned them quickly with some SimpleGreen, I'm going to bead blast them when I do all four. I would like powdercoated rims, but I'm getting picky on the color. I need to look into what specific colors they can do. I think Deiselbigot had some done in Sacramento at a decent price.

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jonpierre · 06-04-07, 04:25 PM

just painted mine... "gun metal" wheel coat from duplicolor

pint · 06-09-08, 01:53 PM

Bringing back an old thread from the dead. I finally painted my wheels last week. Had them mounted this morning. Whole process took a few hours. I just sanded the rims, primered a few times, and shot them with 3 coats of Dupli-Color Wheel Coating in graphite and 2 in clear. I like the results. Hopefully it will hold up.

Jim_Chow · 06-09-08, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Campfire

Ace Hardware brand "Anodized Bronze"

Direct sunlight sure does lighten them up. And yes, I'm working on sliders Dan if I can get enough time to myself and some projects. Selling your yet?

It's not black, It's "Bronze"

Are you using enamel? It only lasts about 1.5 yrs in a high UV environment until it fades and turns chalky. The enamel takes about a month to cure, too. There's a water-based metal paint that lasts about 2.5 yrs, less curing time, but not as hard. Hard anodizing would probably hold up better.

anthonycds · 06-09-08, 02:20 PM

Pint, that looks real sharp! I can't decide which way I'm going to go with my wheels, graphite like yours or straight black.

nilopol · 06-09-08, 02:29 PM

I vote for black also!

pint · 06-09-08, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonycds

Pint, that looks real sharp! I can't decide which way I'm going to go with my wheels, graphite like yours or straight black.

I went round and round over the black versus graphite for 6 months! Finally I had to say, what the hell...it's only gonna cost me $50 in materials. I think black with my black truck and accessories would be a bit much for my taste. I wanted a little contrast.

Crain · 06-09-08, 02:40 PM

Looks good Pint.

spressomon · 06-09-08, 03:28 PM

You did it right Pint! I like the graphite look. That's the color I was thinking about painting my new 18". But got lazy and cheap and left them facto silver. Good thing 'cuz they're already scratched

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pint · 06-09-08, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by spressomon

You did it right Pint! I like the graphite look. That's the color I was thinking about painting my new 18". But got lazy and cheap and left them facto silver. Good thing 'cuz they're already scratched

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I know they'll get scratched since I was cheap and used rattle cans. But that makes touch up easy as well!

spressomon · 06-09-08, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pint

I know they'll get scratched since I was cheap and used rattle cans. But that makes touch up easy as well!

That, as you know, is the benefit to rattle canning them...much better touch up match.

Did the tire installers get the tires installed without scratching?

twstrchasr · 06-09-08, 03:55 PM

I personally do not like the dark gray/black colored wheels. To me, they look like there is a ton of brake dust on them and need to be cleaned... IMO. Everone is different though, do what YOU like !!

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05-22-07, 05:47 PM	#1
Campfire Hot enough yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Napa, California TLCA# 16416 Posts: 387	Painted rims? Trying to gauge if this is going to fly. I've been thinking of the colored rim look for a while but I'm really not into the completely black out look. So why not ask you fellow 100 Cruiserheads out there. I've been looking at dark grays, gray, etc. when I came across this color at the local ACE hardware. So? Please be gentle __________________ Jeff "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that's counted counts." - Albert Einstein 1998 UZJ100, lifted, locked, 285's, TJM front, Slee rear, Warn HS9500, 7 pin mod, more stuff than needed.

05-22-07, 06:16 PM	#2
hoser IH8MUD No-Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,802	If you post a decent pic of your rig, I'm sure it can be photoshopped. __________________ 98 LX470 85 BJ70

05-22-07, 07:58 PM	#4
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 7,987	i love the look of black rims on any type of rig. i vote black. __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

05-22-07, 08:34 PM	#5
bluecruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 479	That color in the picture on the rig looks really good...what color, what type of paint? __________________ 99 100 2.5 in. OME lift..863 rear, N74L's, NTG 295-75-16's, sliders, new front arb'd diff, 4wd again

05-22-07, 09:45 PM	#7
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,201	why do you care what we think...? __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD souped up DR650

05-22-07, 10:23 PM	#8
Morty IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah TLCA# 13145 Posts: 114	Very nice looking color. __________________ '98 100-Series- ARB front, Slee rear, OME lift, Bilsteins, 285s, AOB rack, ARB locked front, Warn 9.5, 140K miles '07 Taco Double Cab 4x4

05-22-07, 10:26 PM	#10
CrusrDug IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 424	I like the subtle contrast for your rig as it looks more off road. I would stick with the factory if you were going more for street/dirt combo look. __________________ 06 LC, Toyo A/T 275/70/18, AHC "mini" lift and 1.5 inch spacers removed due to rubbing PM me if you need spacers!

05-23-07, 06:04 AM	#11
macneill Rollin’ on 33s... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brooklyn / Edgartown / Oak Bluffs TLCA# 12733 Posts: 3,207	Once you go black... __________________ 1981 FJ60 - Martha’s Vineyard - 210K, OME, BFG ATs, MAF header, hi-flo cat and Magnaflow, Surco Safari Rack, Rod Racks. 2002 UZJ100 - Brooklyn - 44K, OME 865, OME T-Bars, TJM T-15, TJM RB8, Slee Diff-Drop, Slee Tube Sliders, African Outback Roof Rack, Borla & SLP Exhaust, Warn, IPF, PIAA, Toyo Open Country ATs. Gotham City Land Cruisers Yankee Toys Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers

05-23-07, 07:51 AM	#13
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,890	[QUOTEDirect sunlight sure does lighten them up. And yes, I'm working on sliders Dan if I can get enough time to myself and some projects. Selling your yet? [/quote] Not yet. Since they do the job building another set has dropped down on the list a couple notches. __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

05-23-07, 08:10 AM	#14
calamaridog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cuyamaca, CA and Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,572	Jeff, Couple questions - What did you clean them with? Why not powdercoating? As far as the look, it seems good, but how about a picture in direct sunlight... __________________ 2000 UZJ100 - OME - sold Currently looking for the right FJ60 TLCA #14734 Calamaridog

06-04-07, 04:25 PM	#16
jonpierre IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: colorado Posts: 56	just painted mine... "gun metal" wheel coat from duplicolor Attached Images __________________ 2000 UZJ100 weknowsnow.com Last edited by jonpierre; 06-04-07 at 04:38 PM.

06-09-08, 01:53 PM	#17
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,090	Bringing back an old thread from the dead. I finally painted my wheels last week. Had them mounted this morning. Whole process took a few hours. I just sanded the rims, primered a few times, and shot them with 3 coats of Dupli-Color Wheel Coating in graphite and 2 in clear. I like the results. Hopefully it will hold up. Attached Images __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

06-09-08, 02:20 PM	#19
anthonycds IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. Illinois Posts: 275	Pint, that looks real sharp! I can't decide which way I'm going to go with my wheels, graphite like yours or straight black. __________________ '01 UZJ100 Black '02 Camaro Z28, Black, 25K miles, FOR SALE

06-09-08, 02:29 PM	#20
nilopol IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 23	I vote for black also!

06-09-08, 02:40 PM	#22
Crain IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 47	Looks good Pint. __________________ Crain 1999 Land Cruiser 29k on the clock

06-09-08, 03:28 PM	#23
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,890	You did it right Pint! I like the graphite look. That's the color I was thinking about painting my new 18". But got lazy and cheap and left them facto silver. Good thing 'cuz they're already scratched . __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

06-09-08, 03:55 PM	#26
twstrchasr Mors Ab Alto Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 7th Bomb Wing TLCA# 13505 Posts: 861	I personally do not like the dark gray/black colored wheels. To me, they look like there is a ton of brake dust on them and need to be cleaned... IMO. Everone is different though, do what YOU like !! __________________ 1989 FJ62-Freeborn Red-140,000 miles 2001 UZJ100-Champagne Pearl- 70,000 miles 2003 MBz CL55 AMG 1991 Range Rover