Great job swank, you are right (in my opinion) the contrast of the different color makes it look really good, black wheels are way too overdone.
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2007 Salsa Red Limited Crewmax
Nav, Sonar, 20" Carved Wheels
Born in TEXAS Built by TEXANS
aFe Stage II Pro-S Dry Si
Corsa Sport Single Cat Back Exhaust
Ok I'm really wanting to do this mod now but I need some opinions. My tundra is slate metallic and I don't know what color would look the best. Should I color match, black, or grey? Any input is much appreciated.
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2007 DC SR5 4x4 4.7
De Badged
All Weather Floor Mats
Painted Wheels
1 3" core 26" power stick mufflers
N-fab pre-runner light bar
Satin Black Head Light Mod
awesome i just painted mine black this weekend, great write up....
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one question...im assuming since there are no wheel weights on outside edge that they ar ethe stuck inside the rim kind....if you have to rebalance do you think its going to leave a silver spot where the old weight was? just looking into the future....thanks!!
one question...im assuming since there are no wheel weights on outside edge that they ar ethe stuck inside the rim kind....if you have to rebalance do you think its going to leave a silver spot where the old weight was? just looking into the future....thanks!!
Yeah I thought about that. Hopefully the tire shop will let me bring a can of spray to touch up any spots that may leave
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2 tone Katzkins Leather
Custom made bolt on Rock Sliders
Line-x xtra
Old Man Emu 2.5" lift front and rear
Good job man! Looks soooo good! I noticed you flake off the logo first and put them back after. That is exactly what I been wanting to do on my stock TRD. One of this days....
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man, red brake calipers would really POP on that truck, now that it has dark rims.
Great DIY. I painted my SR5 wheels using the same paint and laborous prep process. I also did my calipers. The spray can is about $5.00, and yields a smoother finish compared to the brush method. Sorry my truck was so dirty!
That being said, this paint has a limited life span compared to a baked on paint finish or powdercoat...regardless of prep investment and the fact that it is for wheels. Do not expect the finish to remain flawless!!! Wheels exist in a tough environment.
Still, for an afternoon and minor monetary investment, you can have a custom look that will last for a while.
Swank, nice job and all, but I'm pretty sure that wasn't an organic vapor mask you were wearing. It was basically just a particulate mask that will do nothing to stop organic vapors. What you should have had was a Norton or Wilson half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges.
Great DIY. I painted my SR5 wheels using the same paint and laborous prep process. I also did my calipers. The spray can is about $5.00, and yields a smoother finish compared to the brush method. Sorry my truck was so dirty!
That being said, this paint has a limited life span compared to a baked on paint finish or powdercoat...regardless of prep investment and the fact that it is for wheels. Do not expect the finish to remain flawless!!! Wheels exist in a tough environment.
Still, for an afternoon and minor monetary investment, you can have a custom look that will last for a while.
:wood: man, I am feeling some movement from South of the Beltline for those calipers and painted rims...
Swank, nice job and all, but I'm pretty sure that wasn't an organic vapor mask you were wearing. It was basically just a particulate mask that will do nothing to stop organic vapors. What you should have had was a Norton or Wilson half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges.
It said it was on the package ??? It has a black layer sandwiched in there that isn't in a normal dust mask.
Regardless there are far superior half mask and fresh air systems that are better suited for heavy spraying, but I was outside and didn't really have a lot of vapors hanging out around my face.
Third- How long would you say that finish lasted? I'm not expecting it to last forever, but I better get atleast a solid year or two.
After all that prep work, I really wish I would have been at my shop back home and used some DuPont Chroma system. That would have lasted forever but would have been alot more$$$$$. I guess you make do when you're living the college life
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2 tone Katzkins Leather
Custom made bolt on Rock Sliders
Line-x xtra
Old Man Emu 2.5" lift front and rear
Ok I'm really wanting to do this mod now but I need some opinions. My tundra is slate metallic and I don't know what color would look the best. Should I color match, black, or grey? Any input is much appreciated.
I suck at PS but I am trying to learn. Here are a few ideas. If you have a higher quality pic I can do a little better.
Black wheels.
Slate wheels.
Slate wheels with headlight and front emblem also painted.
I suck at PS but I am trying to learn. Here are a few ideas. If you have a higher quality pic I can do a little better.
Black wheels.
Slate wheels.
Slate wheels with headlight and front emblem also painted.
Hope this helps.
Steve
Wow thanks a lot. It actually looks a lot better with slate wheels. Awesome job.
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2007 DC SR5 4x4 4.7
De Badged
All Weather Floor Mats
Painted Wheels
1 3" core 26" power stick mufflers
N-fab pre-runner light bar
Satin Black Head Light Mod
Re: DIY Wheel Painting
Looks soooo good! I noticed you flake off the logo first and put them back after. That is exactly what I been wanting to do on my stock TRD. One of this days....
??? It has a black layer sandwiched in there that isn't in a normal dust mask.
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