[mysteryskittle]

So I hear your low on cash and need some fly wheels with a nasty offset eh? This is my story, hope it encourages people to take pride in your paint projects and thrifty purchases.

I bought these for super cheap. Tires were way to big and new to fit in the front without pulling the **** out of the fenders.

But they looked like this:

I went to Loews Home Improvement and bought Rustoleum Silver/Gunmetal flat paint. Then I went to Autozone and bought Rustoleum wheel clear coat.

Since the tires on the Craigslist XXR's were super big, I went to th junkyard and got some $15 tires. Kuhmos in the front and Falken Zeix in the rear to be exact. Got them mounted and painted the wheels using index cards and blue painters tape as an over spray protectant.

Results:

Two coats of paint and 2 coats of clear. To be more precise to the peeps on a budget.. 1 can of paint and 1 can of clear. $13.94

I also painted the center-caps Wrinkle Black with some left over spray. It looks nifty and adds some contrast. So have at it! If you mess up, try, try again.

 

[mysteryskittle]

And now I dont look like a 17 year old that just got his sweet black rimz with a red lip..

 

[horribleR]

They look so much better!

 

[stormin'norman]

Everytime photos of your car pop up.. I really appreciate it. Nicely done sir.

 

[mysteryskittle]

Cheap methods and a little time goes a long way! Thanks man

 

[Conundrum]

513's always look better in just one color imo. Nice job.

 

[GRIPLIFE]

Looks Childish and Infantile. Some Velcro on the stock wheels and tires would have looked a lot better.

 

[morr]

Those turned out great, I love the new color!

 

[brontosaurus]

Looks Childish and Infantile. Some Velcro on the stock wheels and tires would have looked a lot better.

Coming from the person who did this:

I'm going to assume this is a troll.

 

[r-unit69]

much better, tails look good too. your car soo clean makes me wanna wash mine.... nahh

 

[It's Ryan.]

dear lord, bronto your the man

 

[mysteryskittle]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Griplife ,If they made Techno Phantom RC wheels, i'd be all over that
...and Bronto is awesome ,of course

A tip for getting the clear coat to dry glossy and consistent: Apply 1 coat very lightly just to lay down a "misting" of clear. Follow it with a pretty heavy or "wet" coat. Use a quick moving method or pattern for this. Doing it slowly will cause runs and drips. If you dont know exactly how to do it, use the inside of the wheel as a practice area. This is the key to making the spray-bombed wheel look good, instead of cheap and rushed.

Also, use a Sharpie marker cap instead of taping off the valve stem. You get a cleaner line that way.

 

[seaninc]

Wait, what junkyard in NJ sells tires?

 

[mysteryskittle]

Wait, what junkyard in NJ sells tires?

Red Bank Recycling. Racks are next to the weight-in area in the Auto yard. Slim pickings lately. but you can call every week and ask them to check for a size. Prices range from 15 - 25 depending on size and if it comes with a wheel or not.

 

[drummersrs]

Looks way better now man.

 

[seaninc]

Red Bank Recycling. Racks are next to the weight-in area in the Auto yard. Slim pickings lately. but you can call every week and ask them to check for a size. Prices range from 15 - 25 depending on size and if it comes with a wheel or not.

That would be awesome for drift spares or just bombing around. Thanks for the tip!

 

[tkblazer]

Car is so clean, love it

 

[adamvanxxx]

It has been said, and I agree.

 

[Kenstyles]

^LOL at the RC car wheel vents.

 

[mreakus]

Looks great man. Did you tint your tails red also?