Nice Job. I certainly wouldn't have tried it myself. The last time I tried something like that, it turned out looking homemade and starting chipping paint flecks because of poor prep (my impatience) not enough thin coats (again impatience) and no clear coat.
I did this to my 03 Tacoma a couple of years ago, except I used semi gloss engine enamel. I took the whole day: took the tires off the wheels, and sanded down the clear coat and paint, wire brushed it to death, used a self etching primer, and then put three good coats on it. After a couple of hours drying in the sun, I mounted the tires back up, and those things never even chipped and looked great until I sold that great little truck almost two weeks ago for the almighty Tundra. I've had thoughts of doing the same thing for this truck - I used to get a lot of questions from people about where I got black factory wheels for that Tacoma. It was definitely unique. And that with the black headlight mod would make for just about the meanest looking truck of all time!
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'08 5.7 TRD SR5 4X4 DC, Supercharged, Banks Monster single, Black Limited 20s, Line-X
Did I miss something....where are the pictures?? I only see the picture of the Tacoma with black rims....would love to see the pictures of your wheels swank. Thanks.
David
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Originally Posted by swank501
Painting can be a bit intimidating. After all, who wants to mess up an expensive set of wheels, right? One thing to understand is that a great paint job is the result of great preparation. Anybody that knows anything about painting will tell you the same thing. . Hopefully by the time you read this, you will have the confidence and knowledge to tackle the job with ease. That being said, here is an easy dramatic modification you can make for under $50.
before:
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'07 Silver Tundra DC SR5 TRD, Tow Pkg, BedRug, Tinted, De-badged, Black Powdercoated 'TRD' 18s, Volant CAI, Alpine IVA-W200 Deck, two Pioneer Premier 12" subs, Eclipse 34230 Amp, Eclipse 32430 Amp, CDT Components f/r, 2 Farad Cap
'86 Black Porsche 944 Turbo, magnesium wheels, boost control valve, Chipped ~300hp
'05 Black/Tribal Honda CBR 600RR, smoked windscreen, rear seat cowl, flushies, integrated taillight, fender eliminator kit, Akropovic exhaust
Did I miss something....where are the pictures?? I only see the picture of the Tacoma with black rims....would love to see the pictures of your wheels swank. Thanks.
David
The last three of Swank's pictures show the wheels painted.
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. 2007 TUNDRA 5.7L SR5 TRD 4x2 Double Cab, Salsa Red Pearl
TRD CAI, Corsa Sport Side Exit Dual Tip Exhaust, Stebel 300Hz Air Horn, OEM Tundra Mud Mats, Black powder-coated side-step bars, Ventshades, Line-X, TRD Sway Bar, Blacked headlights surround, White LED guage and dash lights, Viper 771VXR Remote Start / Alarm, Carriage Works black billet grille with logo remount (awaiting install).
Nothing from a spray can will properly match the look of chrome. If you like the OEM spoke style wheels, there is a company on ebay that takes them on trade and resells chromed ones.
You inspired me to try out the photo-shopped black rims on mine...here is a pic of the TRD's if anyone is interested. Also, if that is what the original post pics are of my bad, my firewall at work doesn't let me see some of the embedded pics.
David
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Originally Posted by xcanuc
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.
Slate wheels.
Slate wheels with headlight and front emblem also painted.
Hope this helps.
Steve
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'07 Silver Tundra DC SR5 TRD, Tow Pkg, BedRug, Tinted, De-badged, Black Powdercoated 'TRD' 18s, Volant CAI, Alpine IVA-W200 Deck, two Pioneer Premier 12" subs, Eclipse 34230 Amp, Eclipse 32430 Amp, CDT Components f/r, 2 Farad Cap
'86 Black Porsche 944 Turbo, magnesium wheels, boost control valve, Chipped ~300hp
'05 Black/Tribal Honda CBR 600RR, smoked windscreen, rear seat cowl, flushies, integrated taillight, fender eliminator kit, Akropovic exhaust
OK I am going to paint mine this weekend. I just had one question. I have an 07 and my wheels have a little over 21k miles on them. Do I need to have a primer coat on mine and if yes what does everyone recommend?
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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
OK I am going to paint mine this weekend. I just had one question. I have an 07 and my wheels have a little over 21k miles on them. Do I need to have a primer coat on mine and if yes what does everyone recommend?
Unless your wheels are damaged/scratched or bare metal, you DON'T NEED PRIMER. Just give the wheels a proper sanding without breaking through the clear coat and you will be fine
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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
Just did my wheels yesterday. They turned out very nice. I am very pleased with the results and will have pics up later.
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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
I went with a metallic gray. They turned out pretty good I get a lot of compliments and even when I take it up to the dealer I get asked where I got them. I'll try to put some pics up but the site always gives me a hard time when I try to do it.
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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
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