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evo-r 08-05-2013 04:43 PM

Dipped my Sport Classic too...
 
Just dipped my stock 17" Sport Classic (winter rims) in Dark Gray + Pearlizer + Glossifier
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps143a5e81.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps535364d1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...psd4e7ad91.jpg

As compared to the 19" Carrera S ii (summer rims) in Anthracite Gray + Glossifier
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps98eec62c.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...psa529a4eb.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...ps844726a0.jpg

I like both of them but the 17" sure rides more comfortable and the 19" looks bad ass :D

OHBoxsterS 08-05-2013 05:30 PM

They look real nice in the photos. Do they look that good in person...?

What kit did you use? I have thought of doing my rims. I have 17" "turbos".

evo-r 08-05-2013 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHBoxsterS (Post 355802)
They look real nice in the photos. Do they look that good in person...?

What kit did you use? I have thought of doing my rims. I have 17" "turbos".

In person, they looked as good if not better than the pictures. Got everything from http://DipYourCar.com , give it a shot! :cheers:

OHBoxsterS 08-05-2013 06:01 PM

Thanks! :>)

black_box 08-06-2013 04:38 AM

are you using the spray-on gallons?

evo-r 08-06-2013 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black_box (Post 355851)
are you using the spray-on gallons?

No, just good old rattle can.

Gilles 08-06-2013 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo-r (Post 355853)
No, just good old rattle can.

Your wheels turned up nice!

How many cans of paint did you use?

Since my car is white with tan interior I am tempted to paint mine 'old gold' to give it a try

.

papasmurf 08-06-2013 11:31 AM

I have the same rims on my car (18" version though)
 
and have been contemplating on getting some 19" carrera sports and painting them black or painting the SC II's black. I will probably give the plastidip a try before going all in with either but really like the look of the anthracite and gloss. My dad did the rims on his truck with the plastidip and they look pretty good (black) but he did not do the gloss finish which IMO makes it looks so much nicer. My car is silver with black side decals so I am thinking the black rims might tie in better to the overall look over the anthracite. Thanks for posting those pics and those carrera sports 2's look really nice.

heliguy 08-06-2013 12:37 PM

They look great! I love plastidip.

papasmurf 08-06-2013 04:11 PM

May not be your thing but 3m makes an anthracite
 
gray film (1080) that would look great with those rims with some side stripes.

evo-r 08-06-2013 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilles (Post 355967)
Your wheels turned up nice!

How many cans of paint did you use?

Since my car is white with tan interior I am tempted to paint mine 'old gold' to give it a try

.

1 can per wheel (good for about 2 light & 2 heavy coats)

If you are considering vintage gold then I would suggest you go with Copper Metalizer on top of matte black. Check out this A5; Copper Metalizer on top of matte black


Quote:

Originally Posted by papasmurf (Post 355978)
and have been contemplating on getting some 19" carrera sports and painting them black or painting the SC II's black. I will probably give the plastidip a try before going all in with either but really like the look of the anthracite and gloss. My dad did the rims on his truck with the plastidip and they look pretty good (black) but he did not do the gloss finish which IMO makes it looks so much nicer. My car is silver with black side decals so I am thinking the black rims might tie in better to the overall look over the anthracite. Thanks for posting those pics and those carrera sports 2's look really nice.

Plastidip is a very good way to play around with the wheel color before you powder coat them.


Quote:

Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 355995)
They look great! I love plastidip.

Same here :cheers:

Johnny Danger 08-06-2013 04:35 PM

Just imagine how great they'll look with your new JD Action Keychain !!

evo-r 08-06-2013 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger (Post 356041)
Just imagine how great they'll look with your new JD Action Keychain !!

Can't wait!! Thanks JD :cheers:

KRAM36 08-06-2013 07:10 PM

Both sets of wheels look great, nice job.


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