Snakebyte
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- 2019 Mustang GT Convertible
I kind of agree that the black top and the black vinyl definitely marry the car top and bottom. I believe a dark gray wheel might not marry with the yellow as well. But then, it is your car and you are the one who needs to be happy with it.
As for painting, I painted my own wheels using a good wheel paint. No question, take the wheels off the car if you choose to paint the wheels yourself.
The wheel is a more vulnerable place for rock dings (and even sand blasting in sandy Florida along the coast which I've personally witnessed).
You want a durable surface, and only by removing them can you ensure adequate coverage. Speaking of a durable surface, I applied a 2-part clear coat to accomplish that. SprayMax 2K Gloss Clear is what I used.
Prep, prep, prep. No short cuts here. I used a combination of sandpaper and steel wool to rough up all the nooks and crannies mentioned above, to get optimum adhesion. Of course, clean, clean, clean prior to painting.
While you will want to take the wheels off the car, it is not necessary to take tires off the wheels. In my situation, I fabricated paint masks from plastic sheet material from an art store to protect the tire and other nearby surfaces.
I recommend painting on a raised surface (like covered serving tray tables) so you can observe coverage and apply a more even coat in all the hard-to-cover places.
Sound like too much work??? Maybe paying someone is a better option, whether it be obtaining new wheels you really love, or having a professional paint your current wheels.
BTW...I kind of liked the matching yellow calipers in the photoshopping. It seemed to marry the sea of black with the rest of the car.
Anyway, just my perspective.
As for painting, I painted my own wheels using a good wheel paint. No question, take the wheels off the car if you choose to paint the wheels yourself.
The wheel is a more vulnerable place for rock dings (and even sand blasting in sandy Florida along the coast which I've personally witnessed).
You want a durable surface, and only by removing them can you ensure adequate coverage. Speaking of a durable surface, I applied a 2-part clear coat to accomplish that. SprayMax 2K Gloss Clear is what I used.
Prep, prep, prep. No short cuts here. I used a combination of sandpaper and steel wool to rough up all the nooks and crannies mentioned above, to get optimum adhesion. Of course, clean, clean, clean prior to painting.
While you will want to take the wheels off the car, it is not necessary to take tires off the wheels. In my situation, I fabricated paint masks from plastic sheet material from an art store to protect the tire and other nearby surfaces.
I recommend painting on a raised surface (like covered serving tray tables) so you can observe coverage and apply a more even coat in all the hard-to-cover places.
Sound like too much work??? Maybe paying someone is a better option, whether it be obtaining new wheels you really love, or having a professional paint your current wheels.
BTW...I kind of liked the matching yellow calipers in the photoshopping. It seemed to marry the sea of black with the rest of the car.
Anyway, just my perspective.
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