Always bet on black. - Page 2

1loudLX · 04-10-08, 05:28 PM

you think my plates actually say 1LOUDLX?

I thought about it...never ordered them though.

I would take an FJ if they put the V8 in it, otherwise the trade off between losing my V8 and not being able to see at all(FJs have crazy blindspots) would be too much.

nilopol · 04-11-08, 05:36 PM

Love the black rims, I purchased a set (I think you've seen my thread/"New tire comments", but havent gotten tires yet. How did you get yours painted? How durable is painting? That could be another option for me to keep the 16's versus the upgraded 18's. But I do like the new wheels as well. (Indecisive, huh)

1loudLX · 04-11-08, 05:58 PM

i got them powdercoated at a place Macneill referred me to. He got his done(he has LX wheels, i have LC wheels, dont ask?) a few years ago and they held up very well. So I naturally, went to the same place. Trying to convince my friend now into getting some 16s for his FJ and doing the same thing.

OursSauvage · 04-11-08, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1loudLX

I did it in parts. Started it a few months ago when i randomly decided to paint my whole grille(the other one i have) flat black. That prompted me to buy wheels from macneill, get them powdercoated, take my emblems off the back and paint them/replace with vinyl sticker variants, cover the chrome trim on the sides, get tires, and so on... Some trial and error, i have about 6 different types of flat/semi-flat/semi-satin/satin black spray paint downstairs now. Still have some things to touch up, IE: repaint hubcaps and get the nipple rings done in red.

Don't you ever think about have them in the same colour of the body (execpt the wheels of course!)
I saw that on a 120 serie (before, the whole grille was chrome) and it was pretty nice either, more soberly

1loudLX · 04-11-08, 06:07 PM

what part in body color? I had my grille painted to match the body last year, just left the chrome trim on the outside. Ive gone thru 5 different looks for the front grille...i like how the front matches the back now.

OursSauvage · 04-11-08, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1loudLX

Ive gone thru 5 different looks for the front grille...

So... yeah... you thought about

mobi-arc · 04-11-08, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1loudLX

i got them powdercoated at a place Macneill referred me to. He got his done(he has LX wheels, i have LC wheels, dont ask?) a few years ago and they held up very well. So I naturally, went to the same place. Trying to convince my friend now into getting some 16s for his FJ and doing the same thing.

How much is it to powdercoat the wheels?

Boston Mangler · 04-12-08, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mobi-arc

How much is it to powdercoat the wheels?

Scotty, check your email!

FOR THOSE OF YOU IN SAN DIEGO:
I just got my steelies powder coated and they came out freaking awesome!

The guy is in El Cajon and is a friend of a friend. Need to speak to DUANE!

DBS Blast and Powder Coat - Home and its $40-60 a wheel depending on the color. I got a custom 50% gloss (which was perfect) and it was $45 or 50 a wheel.

He is a cool cat and a quick turn around.

1loudLX · 04-12-08, 07:42 AM

half the price of what would be considered a deal around here. Local place down the road from me wanted 200 per wheel!!!!!!! Got them done for 100 each though

Boston Mangler · 04-12-08, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1loudLX

half the price of what would be considered a deal around here. Local place down the road from me wanted 200 per wheel!!!!!!! Got them done for 100 each though

Yeah, i got quotes around $80-100 and then a friend recommended DBS.

They are a new shop and trying to get their name out there.

I am pretty picky about my truck and others working on it, but their work is awesome and i am most impressed!

FYI, there were multiple sets of Porsche and BMW wheels been done as well. Good Stuff!

1loudLX · 04-12-08, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston Mangler

Yeah, i got quotes around $80-100 and then a friend recommended DBS.

They are a new shop and trying to get their name out there.

I am pretty picky about my truck and others working on it, but their work is awesome and i am most impressed!

FYI, there were multiple sets of Porsche and BMW wheels been done as well. Good Stuff!

yeah...you just gave me some ideas for the 911

Maybe Black that one out to match the LX...watcha think?

1loudLX · 06-17-08, 05:19 PM

thought I should update the thread since my running boards have been off for two months.

1loudLX · 06-17-08, 05:19 PM

one more

Naples Cruiser · 06-17-08, 06:06 PM

Man , black wheels make the vehicle that's for sure .....nice LX...

Erick.

fish2live · 06-17-08, 06:17 PM

damn nice Loud - what "% gloss" did you go with??

dukerules · 06-17-08, 07:06 PM

Sweet LX. The blackout look goes perfectly with your paint color.

pint · 06-17-08, 08:10 PM

Nice!

uzj100 · 06-18-08, 07:16 AM

Very nice. How is the exhaust coming along?

1loudLX · 06-18-08, 07:01 PM

niiice, i like

Campfire · 06-18-08, 08:23 PM

Looks good Loud!

Just get a set of Slee bumpers now for all those city people to bump into...

04-10-08, 05:28 PM	#31
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	you think my plates actually say 1LOUDLX? I thought about it...never ordered them though. I would take an FJ if they put the V8 in it, otherwise the trade off between losing my V8 and not being able to see at all(FJs have crazy blindspots) would be too much. __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

04-11-08, 05:58 PM	#33
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	i got them powdercoated at a place Macneill referred me to. He got his done(he has LX wheels, i have LC wheels, dont ask?) a few years ago and they held up very well. So I naturally, went to the same place. Trying to convince my friend now into getting some 16s for his FJ and doing the same thing. __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

04-11-08, 06:07 PM	#35
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	what part in body color? I had my grille painted to match the body last year, just left the chrome trim on the outside. Ive gone thru 5 different looks for the front grille...i like how the front matches the back now. __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

04-12-08, 07:42 AM	#39
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	half the price of what would be considered a deal around here. Local place down the road from me wanted 200 per wheel!!!!!!! Got them done for 100 each though __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

06-17-08, 05:19 PM	#42
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	thought I should update the thread since my running boards have been off for two months. Attached Images __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

04-11-08, 05:36 PM	#32
nilopol IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 20	Love the black rims, I purchased a set (I think you've seen my thread/"New tire comments", but havent gotten tires yet. How did you get yours painted? How durable is painting? That could be another option for me to keep the 16's versus the upgraded 18's. But I do like the new wheels as well. (Indecisive, huh)

06-17-08, 05:19 PM	#43
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	one more Attached Images __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

06-17-08, 06:06 PM	#44
Naples Cruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Naples, Florida USA Posts: 72	Man , black wheels make the vehicle that's for sure .....nice LX... Erick. __________________ 2005L-C , Thundercloud and Gray interior. DRL's off...steps removed...

06-17-08, 06:17 PM	#45
fish2live IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 270	damn nice Loud - what "% gloss" did you go with?? __________________ '03 100 75K- Color matched ARB Sahara & ARB Rear, Warn M12K, Hella FF4000 100w, REVO's, DVD Hack, Bilsteins, HIR, Hellroaring Dual Battery, DRL's off, Fogs work w/ High Beams '92 80- sold to brother-in-law!! '01 KTM EXC453 Dual sported, REKLUSE, Yoshi www.pacificflyfishers.com

06-17-08, 07:06 PM	#46
dukerules IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 75	Sweet LX. The blackout look goes perfectly with your paint color. __________________ 2003 UZJ100

06-17-08, 08:10 PM	#47
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,043	Nice! __________________ 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

06-18-08, 07:16 AM	#48
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,968	Very nice. How is the exhaust coming along? __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L 100 Series parts for sale - http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...parts-etc.html

06-18-08, 07:01 PM	#49
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	niiice, i like __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

06-18-08, 08:23 PM	#50
Campfire Pop goes the Bridgestone Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Napa, California TLCA# 16416 Posts: 376	Looks good Loud! Just get a set of Slee bumpers now for all those city people to bump into... __________________ Jeff 1998 UZJ100, lifted, locked, 285's, slid into a boulder, lost the battle, bent the frame, I feel sick.... Man, is my wife mad.

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