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Old 06-23-2011, 02:51 PM
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Exclamation Who can paint my OEM wheel's gold?!
After watching some youtube videos of the WRX STi ver. 7 I got some inspiration

I can't afford new wheels, so I think this is the best way to go! TIA

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i got my 6spoke 2000/2001 16x7 rs wheels done at http://www.willsautobodyshop.com/... tell em BJ w/ the blue wrx wagon sent u.
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he also painted my black and blue steelies...
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how much does it usually cost??
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^ Yes, I too would like to know how much it costs! Thanks.
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Do it yourself. It's cheaper and easy. I've painted quite a few of my wheels over the years. No problems with chips or anything. Make sure you choose the right gold. Here's my Forester with the SSR Comps I painted:
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i also did my own...



rattle can. no issues. lmk if you want help, im in san jose
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^^^^^ looks great!
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Originally Posted by norcalbmxer4u
i also did my own...



rattle can. no issues. lmk if you want help, im in san jose
nice picture... =) haha

get some sand paper, and a lot of index cards...and some spray paint and clear coat...
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Originally Posted by norcalbmxer4u
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rattle can. no issues. lmk if you want help, im in san jose
^ Looks clean man! Yeah, help would be appreciated! Do you remember the paint color you used? Your wheels look sick bro
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If you like that BBS STi gold, Grimmspeed makes a spray identical to it.
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Originally Posted by Baoser
nice picture... =) haha

get some sand paper, and a lot of index cards...and some spray paint and clear coat...
I'm assuming you would stick the index cards inside the rim part of the wheel to avoid spraying your tires right?! If so... G.E.N.I.U.S!!!
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Do it yourself. It's cheaper and easy. I've painted quite a few of my wheels over the years. No problems with chips or anything. Make sure you choose the right gold. Here's my Forester with the SSR Comps I painted:
I like the gold you chose bro?! What's the brand of paint and color g bones?! Thanks.
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^ I shud of posted "How do I paint my wheels GOLD?"

But, it would be nice to get some help from someone who owns a floor jack and nice lug nut wrench

Or did you just spray w/ the wheels on the car?

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Feeling a lot more confident about the whole process
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here ya go
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...t_Code=GS-GOLD
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