Painting my standard JK 16" Wheels
10-30-2010, 02:03 AM
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hey mudsling nice job.... hows the durability?
Dubai i was thinking if you like the green accent on your rims, maybe you should try painting the edge of the rim (where they put the weights) instead of the centre caps
just a thought
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Dubai i was thinking if you like the green accent on your rims, maybe you should try painting the edge of the rim (where they put the weights) instead of the centre caps
just a thought
lol
10-30-2010, 02:24 AM
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Hey man I have some cheap after market wheels from Sharjah and the clear coat is coming off so I want to respay them Matt black. Will I have to sand it all down? Also where did you buy the paint? I also am in Dubai (y)
10-30-2010, 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by luke
Hey man I have some cheap after market wheels from Sharjah and the clear coat is coming off so I want to respay them Matt black. Will I have to sand it all down? Also where did you buy the paint? I also am in Dubai (y)
Where in Dubai are you? Do you manage to get out to the desert much?
10-30-2010, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by x-0448474
hey mudsling nice job.... hows the durability?
Dubai i was thinking if you like the green accent on your rims, maybe you should try painting the edge of the rim (where they put the weights) instead of the centre caps
just a thought
lol
Dubai i was thinking if you like the green accent on your rims, maybe you should try painting the edge of the rim (where they put the weights) instead of the centre caps
just a thought
lol
10-30-2010, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dubaimark
one of the wheels all finished - bigger tyres here I come!!
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10-30-2010, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dubaimark
Hey man, I got the paint from ace hardware - think it was 20 dhs per can and the wet and dry sand paper. I used 600 grit and it worked fine.
Where in Dubai are you? Do you manage to get out to the desert much?
I live in jumeirah on al manara road I don't got out much during summer I took my tj out about a month ago and the radiator blew haha should start going soon tho why about you?
10-30-2010, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by luke
Hey man thanks yer I got the bbq paint before and painted my dif cover I'll have to go down and do it thanks.
I live in jumeirah on al manara road I don't got out much during summer I took my tj out about a month ago and the radiator blew haha should start going soon tho why about you?
I'm just on the hunt for some bigger wheels and tyres and decent front bumper...
10-30-2010, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dubaimark
I manage to get out every few weeks, even if it's just for a quick blast. Had some over heating issues too, but managed to get it all sorted under warranty
I'm just on the hunt for some bigger wheels and tyres and decent front bumper...
I also need a back bumper I have the rugged ridge front and love it
10-30-2010, 09:38 AM
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Hey if you like it thats all that matters. To each their own.! Happy trails...