my new gunmetal 35th LE wheels!
05-02-2008, 09:38 PM
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my new gunmetal 35th LE wheels! long story short....I got a set of 10 spokes, then used Duplicolor gunmetal, black, and clearcoat to create these 35th LE type wheels....what do you think? Yeah, I know it needs to be lowered, and the Strano springs will be installed next week.
05-02-2008, 10:13 PM
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Looks great, I just did this to mine over the winter too, although I'm thinking I may actually spend the money this summer to get them sandblasted, polished, and powdercoated in 35th style, along with having the rears widened and fronts narrowed.
I'd say between the 35th style wheels, Sebring Silver Metalic paint Z, and vintage badging, we have similiar tastes!
I also just lowered my car (Eibach Pro-Kit) but I'm having problems with the front not dropping right, so no pics of that yet...
I'd say between the 35th style wheels, Sebring Silver Metalic paint Z, and vintage badging, we have similiar tastes!
I also just lowered my car (Eibach Pro-Kit) but I'm having problems with the front not dropping right, so no pics of that yet...
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05-03-2008, 02:23 PM
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thanks for the kind words guys!!!! I was skeptical at first, when I just had the idea in my head....but now I'm glad I went with these. I got the wheels for $200 from a buddy and it cost me $38 in paint, sandpaper, and fine steel wool. Start to finish, it took me about 11 hours with painting, cleaning, and wetsanding.
I'm pretty happy with how they turned out...I don't think I could have found a better alternative for $238!
I'm pretty happy with how they turned out...I don't think I could have found a better alternative for $238!
05-04-2008, 10:09 AM
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yeah, if you get up closer you can see some imperfections and the paint lines aren't perfect either...its kinda hard to make a straight piece of tape follow a curve, but I'm overall pretty happy with it.
