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I think I am going to paint my wheels black!

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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I think I am going to paint my wheels black!
So I don't have the budget to buy new wheels right now so I am thinking about painting my wheels black. I have the stock AMG wheels. I attached some pics of the wheels and a quick photoshop of a matte black paint job to a wheels. Do you guys know of any special paint. I heard that Ceramic engine paint is good. I think this should be a fun DIY job.
Attached Thumbnails I think I am going to paint my wheels black!-photo.jpg   I think I am going to paint my wheels black!-photo-1-.jpg   I think I am going to paint my wheels black!-black_wheel.jpg  
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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I will take a photo of the side of my car and photoshop the wheels so everyone can see what it will really look like.
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I think it look good just the way it sits. I'm not a big fan of the blacked out look personally. I have heard tale that the ceramic paint is tough stuff. Good luck with your project.
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You might want to try some plasti-dip first to make sure you like the look
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You might want to try some plasti-dip first to make sure you like the look
Very good idea Wes.
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Here is what it could look like..
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Hey Wes, how does that plasti dip work. I just read a little about it and people say it lasts quite long. I think that is a great idea. Can i apply it without taken my wheels off of my tires.
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Donnnnnn't do itttttttt!!!
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I want to get new wheels, but I just got engaged and I am looking to buy an apartment in Manhattan now so money is a little tight.
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Hey Wes, how does that plasti dip work. I just read a little about it and people say it lasts quite long. I think that is a great idea. Can i apply it without taken my wheels off of my tires.
You could peel it off if you don't like the look. It can be done with your wheels on. Do a search for "plasti-dip" on the forum and a lot of threads should come up.
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but I just got engaged.
in that case, more black paint to be ordered.
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ps: congratulations.
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Congrats. Manhattan is going to be tough on your car and those freshly painted wheels.
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Yeah well I am thinking about leaving it here and using it on the weekends..
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Yeah well I am thinking about leaving it here and using it on the weekends..
Ahh, smart. Having a car in the city isn't one of the best ideas.
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If if do paint the wheels I will definitely try the plasti dip first. Thanks for the heads-up.
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I can post a DIY walk-through then and maybe a video for the plasti dip.
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I've done both plasti-dip and gloss black, both look good depends on your taste. Plasti-dip has a cool speckled texture to it. Will try to take some pictures this weekend.
I use engine enamel gloss black and clear coat.
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I think I like the Matte.. Since the plasti dip is Matte, I can rip it off if I hate it.
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Honestly, the stock AMG wheels look better in their original finish than blacked out.
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Honestly, the stock AMG wheels look better in their original finish than blacked out.
ding ding ding.
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Am I allowed to at least try the plasti? Or will I be excommunicated?
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Am I allowed to at least try the plasti? Or will I be excommunicated?
Excommunicated is a understatement
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Hahahaha, you guys will prob come to my house and peel it off!
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