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Originally Posted by porsche986spyder
Very nice! Is that a metallic black you used? Now you just need to de-amber those side markers. 
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Believe me, it's exactly what I thought when i looked at it in the driveway..."deamber...OK, I've held out long enough!"
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Originally Posted by Grizzly
Now I remember who bought that house I loved so much. I couldn't remember for the life of me!
Oh yeah, the wheels look great too!
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Ha, ha...thanks! We love the place. It backs up to Loomis Trail Golf Club, too. My backyard is always mowed!
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Originally Posted by fatmike
Nice!
Can you tell us more about your technique?
How did you sand (by hand, machine, etc.). What paper/grit combos? Did you have to repair any roadrash? If so, how?
What primer/paint did you use? Where did you get it? How did you apply it?
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Sure, but you may be surprised!
First and foremost? I super cleaned everything with an orange based cleaner 3 times to get rid of all the brake dust and road grime. Then I used Acetone to final clean before I ever started sanding anything.
I used an 80 grit sandpaper wheel on a portable drill to get rid of the curb rash. I hand sanded everything down to 1000 wet starting at 400/600/800/1000 depending on how bad it was and when I was doing it.
For paint I use Rustoleum...Yup From Sandable primer, Metallic Black to Clear Enamel! All from Lowes for probably $6/can. I do use a spray attachment that plugs onto the top which helps spray technique. But also important, I warm every can of paint up in warm water and double shake prior to each time I shoot. I use many thin coats. I bet there are 10+ coats on these guys!
Hope that helps.
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Originally Posted by humara
hey there,
just have to say that your car is looking sharp.
didn't think i was going to like the rims until you showed the finished project.
nice work.
i know they're 18s but can you post the tire sizes and the rim offsets/widths if you know them.
thanks
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The wheels are
SSR GT-10's The tires are 265/40/ZR/18 back and 235/40/ZR/18