Blackbird Wheels
Blackbird Wheels What exactly are they?
Painted TT2's? And the center cap? They look a bit different from what I see on American Racing's site.
http://www.gmmginc.net/html/blackbird.html
Painted TT2's? And the center cap? They look a bit different from what I see on American Racing's site.
http://www.gmmginc.net/html/blackbird.html
Last edited by BlackHawk T/A; Feb 25, 2006 at 03:54 AM.
It looks to me like they painted the 5 spokes with a silver or metallic gunmetal color? Other than that it's just a TT2 right? Or is it another Torque Thrust version? I'd like to know the paint color and the wheel type so I can make my own 
Come on someone has to know!
Come on someone has to know!
Last edited by BlackHawk T/A; Feb 25, 2006 at 03:55 AM.
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Yeah they aren't Cragars.
They used two wheels for the most part. The painted TT2s, and the S200.
Both were made by American Racing.
If you are wondering what's up with the different center cap, you're probably looking at the S200s.
They have a fatter spoke, and the different center cap.
http://www.firebirdgallery.com/carlblacklot1.htm
Look at the white TA in that gallery. The wheels are the S200. I couldn't post the pic, for whatever reason.
They used two wheels for the most part. The painted TT2s, and the S200.
Both were made by American Racing.
If you are wondering what's up with the different center cap, you're probably looking at the S200s.
They have a fatter spoke, and the different center cap.
http://www.firebirdgallery.com/carlblacklot1.htm
Look at the white TA in that gallery. The wheels are the S200. I couldn't post the pic, for whatever reason.
Last edited by BAD ASS TA WS6; Feb 26, 2006 at 06:34 PM.
Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A
So is that what you have or?
Is that all there is to it to make a replica Blackbird wheel? Yours look darker than the pics I have.
Is that all there is to it to make a replica Blackbird wheel? Yours look darker than the pics I have.
Yep, just get a paint shop to paint them charcoal metallic in the center. Im pretty sure that's what the color is. As for my wheels, they are the TT II's classics, it's flat gray rather than the metallic look.
Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
I'll let you in on a little secret: you've heard of Hyperblack right? Well what most people don't know is that true Hyperblack paint is a two step process; you must start with a regular black basecoat FIRST and then the "hyper" part is added on top of it. Those Blackbird wheels are an example of what finish you would get if you were to put the "hyper" paint over a polished rim as opposed to one that was painted black.
Here's a pic of what the Hyperblack paint looks like when it's still in the bottle:
Remember way back in the day when they had those toys called an "Etch-A-Sketch?" This paint in raw form looks almost identical to that silvery stuff that was in those Etch-A-Sketch's. You can see in the pic what happens when you shake the bottle and get the paint stirred up. It's really cool to watch the millions of crystals swirl around when it's shaken. But to answer your question on how to get that finish this is the stuff you use.
You can get it here: http://www.motostorm.com/gpage.html2.html
Like I said the finish on the Blackbird wheels is using this paint WITHOUT having a black basecoat on the wheel first. Hope that helps.
Here's a pic of what the Hyperblack paint looks like when it's still in the bottle:
Remember way back in the day when they had those toys called an "Etch-A-Sketch?" This paint in raw form looks almost identical to that silvery stuff that was in those Etch-A-Sketch's. You can see in the pic what happens when you shake the bottle and get the paint stirred up. It's really cool to watch the millions of crystals swirl around when it's shaken. But to answer your question on how to get that finish this is the stuff you use.
You can get it here: http://www.motostorm.com/gpage.html2.html
Like I said the finish on the Blackbird wheels is using this paint WITHOUT having a black basecoat on the wheel first. Hope that helps.
So you're saying they used this Hyperblack stuff on the polished TT2's? And if you paint them black first they end up looking like black chrome? Hmm which one would look better...?
Maybe if I called GMMG they would give out the same info you gave me? Where did you learn this anyway?
Last edited by BlackHawk T/A; Feb 28, 2006 at 02:10 AM.
Anyone know who's car this is?
Looks like the same thing...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...chmentid=56686
Looks like the same thing...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...chmentid=56686
Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A
Anyone know who's car this is?
Looks like the same thing...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...chmentid=56686
Looks like the same thing...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...chmentid=56686
That car is the nicest one I've ever seen
It's my car. I've got more pictures from last weeks car show if you want to see more.
Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
I'll let you in on a little secret: you've heard of Hyperblack right? Well what most people don't know is that true Hyperblack paint is a two step process; you must start with a regular black basecoat FIRST and then the "hyper" part is added on top of it. Those Blackbird wheels are an example of what finish you would get if you were to put the "hyper" paint over a polished rim as opposed to one that was painted black.
Here's a pic of what the Hyperblack paint looks like when it's still in the bottle:
Remember way back in the day when they had those toys called an "Etch-A-Sketch?" This paint in raw form looks almost identical to that silvery stuff that was in those Etch-A-Sketch's. You can see in the pic what happens when you shake the bottle and get the paint stirred up. It's really cool to watch the millions of crystals swirl around when it's shaken. But to answer your question on how to get that finish this is the stuff you use.
You can get it here: http://www.motostorm.com/gpage.html2.html
Like I said the finish on the Blackbird wheels is achieved by using this paint WITHOUT having a black basecoat on the wheel first. Hope that helps.
Here's a pic of what the Hyperblack paint looks like when it's still in the bottle:
Remember way back in the day when they had those toys called an "Etch-A-Sketch?" This paint in raw form looks almost identical to that silvery stuff that was in those Etch-A-Sketch's. You can see in the pic what happens when you shake the bottle and get the paint stirred up. It's really cool to watch the millions of crystals swirl around when it's shaken. But to answer your question on how to get that finish this is the stuff you use.
You can get it here: http://www.motostorm.com/gpage.html2.html
Like I said the finish on the Blackbird wheels is achieved by using this paint WITHOUT having a black basecoat on the wheel first. Hope that helps.
hmmm I've already got a few ideas for that paint
Originally Posted by 01 Red WS6
That car is the nicest one I've ever seen
It's my car. I've got more pictures from last weeks car show if you want to see more.
It's my car. I've got more pictures from last weeks car show if you want to see more.
