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My 'new' wheels. Time attack style!


marzman

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Hey guys,

 

Finally finished painting my stock JDM's, and am very happy with the results...!

 

See the progress thread here:

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=21148

 

Now, i know these are only 17's, and that i now REALLY need spacers and lowering, but im actually really happy with them!

 

For those that dont know, i've taken my 19" Wolfrace rims off because they wobble quite badly when over 85mph, which was irritating the hell out of me. I'll be sticking them on eBay soon!

 

So, although i've got smaller wheels, i can now enjoy driving again!!

 

In terms of work, they took me about 30 hours to do, incl prep etc... and £42 in paint, masking tape, and wet/dry paper!

 

Here's the pics... (i've not washed my car - just took it to the usual spot i take pics at!)

 

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despite the fact that I hate black wheels full stop no matter what they're on or how much they cost I think the job you have done on those would put a professional to shame. You should be really proud of those! :thumbs:

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Cheers for the comments folks!

 

Its been great working on them and i really did work my ass off!!

 

The finish on the black is excellent, but up close the red isnt perfect as you can imagine... although you do have to be within a meter to see it. Coverage is good but there are a couple of areas where the edges are just off.

 

GT4 - i got the lights from Delsa Motorsport in the states, but Paul T on here is custom making them now i think :thumbs: ...but i dont fancy doing your wheels - the missus will kill me...! I've had mine in my lounge for 2 weeks :bounce:

 

As for my other wheels... Martin, can you PM me what u ended up getting for your rims please...? they were Ruff Racing werent they? Mine have only done about 4k miles on the FK452's so they've got to be worth something!

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Excellent job Marz looks B)

Is that satin black on the wheels?, and how did you paint the red around the rim? masked and sprayed, or by using a pinstriping brush?

 

Paint is actually standard Halfords Gloss black... but you're right it does look satin which im pleased with...!

 

The red stripe was painted by hand with a small brush, using masking tape on the tyre side and pvc electrical tape on the wheel as its flexible enough to curve when you apply it...!

 

Digsy - spacers and maybe springs are next on my list. Will need to sell my old wheels to pay for them though so may be a while yet.

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