isn't your mono-chromatic car getting a bit boring? Also don't be surprised if that plastic doesn't take to paint at all. You may have to use a course drum on the surface for the paint to get any purchase.
maybe. I wasn't expecting paint to not stick.. its 3d printed plastic, don't see why they couldn't be painted. I am not a painter though. I wonder if the body shop will know what to do. they quoted me a bit over 100 to paint them.- I just jumped the gun when found a set for 70 bucks. then I read people spray painting them just fine, so I figured body shop automotive paint would be even better/stick better
well, ok then. I thought it was molded plastic. some of those are too slick don't take paint very well.
so if something is too slick paint won't stick? so if I ask them to make the big mouth smooth as glass, its be bad for the paint? I figured paint was glue, it is so small it lands and sticks
try painting HDPE. or Silicone.
I would painted them satin black, that's easy, 2 rattle cans won't be able to see if the paint is running outmaybe. I wasn't expecting paint to not stick.. its 3d printed plastic, don't see why they couldn't be painted. I am not a painter though. I wonder if the body shop will know what to do. they quoted me a bit over 100 to paint them.- I just jumped the gun when found a set for 70 bucks. then I read people spray painting them just fine, so I figured body shop automotive paint would be even better/stick better
if they scuff them up, and then paint them, won't the paint still be nice and smooth? as it should self level.
I like his car, so I figure id like mine lol
oil or water-based?
That a nice set up you have there! Those wheels work so great on the car, thanks for sharing your offset because I may be looking into a set of these myself. Enjoy the ride!Got these from Custom Offsets took about 2 weeks from order to my door.
I did a test fit today for some new shoes for the pony and wound up driving aimlessly for 20 miles..lol.. I only wanted to test fit to make sure no noise, rubbing, etc but well you know how these stangs are: irresistible when sitting still and irresistible at WOT (wide open throttle)
Driving impressions for 20 x10 Ferrada CM1 +40 offset:
- The nitto NT555 G2 are excellent I was able to tell the difference right away when cornering at about 50 to 60 mph. Compared to the all season Cooper tires the nittos make a big difference
- I was worried about the offset as I wanted a square setup with a little poke. The +40 came out right.
- I have hub centric 5mm spacers from an older wheel combo for the fronts but did not need them as these 20’s clear the brembos
- The 275/35/ZR20 are just tall enough and actually reduce some of the space in the fenders unlike the factory PP2 19s
- The car sits higher and I am okay with that, now my sto and go tag holder does not scrape my driveway
Here are a few pictures, she will get a bath tomorrow and I took the wheels back off to ceramic coat using Avalon King IX. I don’t mind coating myself but for an extra $120_ Custom Offsets would have delivered them already ceramic coated.
Well, the answer to that involves a lot of elbow grease...
