Posted May 27, 200817 yr Yes, the lighting is shit. Showing off the newly refinished stock wheels. Don't pay too much attention to the wheel gaps, that is being taken care of soon. I'll get some better pictures when I get time.
May 28, 200817 yr Author Already tinted on the back 3, front 2 are not legal, but I might tint them with 35% anyways.Ordered Tanabe NF210 lowering springs (1.3"f/1.1"r) yesterday to kill the wheel gap & I need to find a replacement for the stock muffler (corrosion) without adding any loudness (actually, quieter would be nice).
May 28, 200817 yr Author Nope, Dupicolor wheel paint. It's all in the prep & coat thickness.Steps1. Washed & scrubbed the wheels with dish soap2. Simple Green degreaser & washed clean3. Sanded with red scotchbrite pad4. Sanded with green scotchbrite pad5. Simple green degreaser, wiped clean6. Mineral spirits wipe, so ensure the surface is free of everything7. Tape the wheel off8. 2 light coats of colour (flat black in this case), followed by 1 heavy coat of colour & finished with 2 light coats. Wait 10min between coats.9. Wait 45 min for base to cure10. 2 light coats of clear, 1 heavy coat of clear, 2 light coats of clear. Wait 10 min between the coats.11. Let sit for 24 hours in a dry & warm room with minimal dust to cure12. Polish13. Install
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