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A1phazu1u
09-02-2011, 05:31 AM
So i have this set of super advan sa3r's and they are pretty thrashed. So im going to get them sandblasted and powdercoated but i'm having a hard time on the color. they are currently black with a blue lip
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/A1phaZu1u/2011-04-20212449.jpg
i am thinking about going glossy black with a polished silver lip or straight up all glossy or flat black. here is a pic of an old set i bought that was already painted flat black and then coated in glossy.
Flat Black
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/A1phaZu1u/IMG_0511.jpghttp://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/A1phaZu1u/IMG_0517.jpg
Glossy
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/A1phaZu1u/IMG_0618.jpghttp://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/A1phaZu1u/IMG_0615.jpg
I have the center caps on my new set so i was hoping i could get some opinions from people here before i made my decision. Should i keep the lip polished? should i ditch the lip and go Either Glossy, Satin or Flat? i'm even considering getting them gold. let me here you. Thanks.
BluYrs
09-02-2011, 07:41 AM
Polished lip + glossy black. Give the caps similar treatment (is that gold on there? paint it silver) and paint the centre (round "bolt" head) black.
zuberio
09-02-2011, 10:36 AM
Sandblast it down to the aluminum and leave it that way. It'll match the brake drum and caliper. Either that or all black (glossy for easier cleaning) to match the tire.
cali yaris
09-02-2011, 10:59 AM
^ Whoa, look who posted. Hi! :smile:

....black with polished lip will make them look like cheap wheels. These are Advans!

Satin black is sexy, do that.
Bluevitz-rs
09-02-2011, 12:02 PM
Flast Black? LOL

I voted Satin anyway :)
KCALB SIRAY
09-02-2011, 12:15 PM
White...not an option, but white
mazilla
09-02-2011, 12:57 PM
....black with polished lip will make them look like cheap wheels.



Guess I better get new wheels! :bellyroll:
marcus
09-02-2011, 12:59 PM
try plastidip most people here using it atleast you can peel it off if you dont want it..
A1phazu1u
09-02-2011, 04:00 PM
naw no plasti dip here, i might sell them once i get them done.
zuberio
09-06-2011, 04:07 PM
^ Whoa, look who posted. Hi! :smile:

....black with polished lip will make them look like cheap wheels. These are Advans!

Satin black is sexy, do that.

Hi Garm! How's life in SoCal? I'm in Vancouver now - currently working on taking the antenna out of my rear window and into a roof thingy.

I still vote for unpainted aluminum!
ROCKLAND TOYOTA
09-06-2011, 05:25 PM
Guess I better get new wheels! :bellyroll:

x2 my TRD'S are outside crying right now.....