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Has anyone every wrapped their rims in vinyl? I thought this might be an interesting idea vs. painting
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91' Festiva GL Auto EFI--- BP swapped, G-Series swap in the works.
Adjustable VW MK2 front suspension and Aspire disc brakes
Aspire rear axle and drum swapped with adjustable KYB rear suspension
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Or, you could purchase a Mazda steering wheel adapter and bolt on a leather steering wheel.Last edited by bravekozak; 05-17-2013, 06:34 PM. -
i sprayed mine with plasti-dip for around 3.50 per wheel & they look great!Never Hire a Boy to do a Man's Job!!Comment
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bravekozak, I meant the rims.
kumalaba I had thought about that too.91' Festiva GL Auto EFI--- BP swapped, G-Series swap in the works.
Adjustable VW MK2 front suspension and Aspire disc brakes
Aspire rear axle and drum swapped with adjustable KYB rear suspension
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Or just have me powder coat them...Im not driving a Festiva because I'm poor. I drive a Festiva because i want to!
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91 GL B6 sohc, currently in the hands of DAE undergoing top secret work. Soon to be cable G, with stage 3 F1 Kevlar clutch... To be continued
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There is also something called like hydro-dipping which is kind of cool.Comment
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After watching this video of how much time and trouble it takes for vinyl, and this video of how much time and trouble it takes for water transfer printing, I think I would just have them powder coated. I would hate to do either and scape a curb. I am not into wheels very much. I will just leave my junk yard factory alloys exactly the way they are. I don't want the car to be too nice and attract too much attention. That way, I won't to be tempted to worship it and have to sit next to the window in a restaurant just to keep an eye on it.Last edited by bravekozak; 05-17-2013, 08:58 PM.Comment
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Banned for not worshiping your Festiva.Originally posted by bravekozak View PostLast edited by TominMO; 05-17-2013, 09:51 PM.90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
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i used the flat black from lowes @ 6.00 a can, & one can does 2 wheels. i cant believe how good they turned out. but if you have the $ powder coating is the way to go far more durable but with the money i saved i got 4 new tires! they only sell flat black & flat white @ lowes but on ebay you can get most colors.Originally posted by Powerstiva View PostLast edited by kumalaba; 05-17-2013, 11:19 PM.Never Hire a Boy to do a Man's Job!!Comment
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gauge_half_inch I would if I could afford it!91' Festiva GL Auto EFI--- BP swapped, G-Series swap in the works.
Adjustable VW MK2 front suspension and Aspire disc brakes
Aspire rear axle and drum swapped with adjustable KYB rear suspension
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Plasti-gunk and vinyl will not last on wheels. On top of that, doing a good job wrapping something in vinyl is time consuming and difficult. Your best option would be to paint or powder coat them. Painting the wheels yourself can be extremely affordable.Comment
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unless you sandblast your wheels first just painting them looks terrible imo, unless the wheels are already super clean.Last edited by kumalaba; 05-18-2013, 12:13 PM.Never Hire a Boy to do a Man's Job!!Comment
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Wheelskins (check ebay) The colors you want , real leather.
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I use rust oleum industrial enamel to paint my wheels. One thick coat does the trick, and it'll take about 3-4 cans. Spray them till they almost run (laying flat on the ground) and let them dry, never re coat or it'll wrinkle up. It's 5 something a can at home depot. If you wet sand the wheels with 400 grit to scuff the original finish and take off any flaking paint, then clean the wheels really good they can come out looking awesome, for less than 20 bucks worth of supplies.
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Gauge does good work and is very afford able.Originally posted by Powerstiva View Post
Shipping is what is the killer.
Just means you need to drop by Indystiva and/or Madness and bring your wheels.
Or possibly have someone(s) going in that direction transport said wheels to Gauge.'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
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'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
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