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Old 04-09-2011, 05:29 AM
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Default My fit wheel refinishing project

To start off this projects purpose is to be cheap, switching to R-Comp tires and I need a set of street wheels/tires for the street

I came across a set of Fit sport wheels for $50 beat tires and some bright blue paint.



Step 1 tires removed


Step 2 removed blue paint (media blasted)


Step 3 quickly sanded down the rough areas caused by blasting


Step 4 Etching primer to help bonding to bare aluminum

Let dry 24 hrs sand

Step 5 Filler primer to fill imperfections.

Presently drying....

Still undecided on color, was considering silver spokes with gunmetal windows and barrels.

Tips, comments welcome. This is my first attempt at refinishing wheels.

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Looks like a nice turn around. The color combo you are think is pretty classic, can't go wrong with that!
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What about bronze again? I'm not a fan of Fit wheels, but in bronze perhaps...
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The bronze wheels are my 949 6UL wheels.
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Looking good so far. A matching set of bronze wheels would be dope too
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Silver coat


Graphite accents


A lot of PITA tape worknand it turned out ok from a distance.

Any tips?
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Those look a lot better.

Dont paint them any color other than silver!
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Looks great painted silver. Stock wheels look silly painted bright flamboyant colors.
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Little different
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I like that, the darker color gives it some definition IMO. Looks solid to me.
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I dunno, what would make those of all Honda wheels appealing?
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$50.......
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good job on the wheels.
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Props for massive amounts of work for ugly Fit rims.

IMO, I wouldn't even bother...
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