I picked up a set of Kosei rims for track track time along with r-comps a while back. But Seeing all the pics of PY with them in silver makes me cringe.

Other then the money... is there a reason why I should <u>not</u> paint them?

Also what color other then black would you paint them?

 

I did my Koseis gloss black. Easy job. Scuff them really good with scotch brite, clean them and shoot with rattle cans of your favorite flavor. Use an engine paint or other hi-temp coating for best results. Two cans should do it.

If they are going to remain track wheels, use a dark color to help hide the brake dust. Black, gunmetal gray, bronze....

 

spraybomb paint =

 

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Who cares about looks on a track part? They'll be black soon enough.

 

silver on PY = looks good.

Gunmetal on PY = looks awesome.

 

I would have them powder coated black.

 

hotrod green. im serious. the color looks good. and even better with a PY car.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Other then the money... is there a reason why I should <u>not</u> paint them?</TD></TR></TABLE>you could always strip them down with aircraft stripper if you were going to sell them so the value wouldn't be that depreciated. glossy black would look good imo.

 

I cant see your car with any other color except black. black tint and black wheels. thats how you know its bbasso!

 

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Hehehe true.

As for having them media blasted then sprayed would that be the best method?

I'm not worried about re-sale value but I also don't want to kill it either...

I have access to a media blaster and my friend owns a body shop, So I think it can be done fairly cheap.

RJ, what color is that?, it looks good but I was thinking a hair darker... do you have a better picture available and what color code what it?
thanks.

 

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RJ, what color is that?, it looks good but I was thinking a hair darker... do you have a better picture available and what color code what it?
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If you can use a media blaster for free, then go for it - it will be worth your time in the 'finished' product. Otherwise, aircraft stripper and sandpaper are fine (what I did).

I will snap a pic of the paint can this weekend but it was "truck/suv" rattlecan stuff from vatozone and a coat of clear. Up close it doesnt look fantastic but they're track wheels.

 

thanks.

 

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Other then the money... is there a reason why I should <u>not</u> paint them?

Also what color other then black would you paint them?</TD></TR></TABLE>


if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for those rims? I am thinking about buying the same kind with some azenis to keep for tracking inthe spring.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1043720&page=1

I'd rather not say the amount, I bought them from a close friend.
Lets just say sweet deal.

Dave, thanks again!

 

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I'd rather not say the amount, I bought them from a close friend.
Lets just say sweet deal.

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thanks for the link, I remember reading that thread actually. Got any idea how much I could POSSIBLY find a used set for?

 

I bought my set earlier this year for $250 or $300, i forget they were used and filthy

 

Rattle can black. I am well seasoned in rattle can art

&lt;&lt;Rocks rattle canned wheels that looks good

 

thats a pretty good price

 

where did u pik up ur kosei's and how much do they run for?

 

Rob... Maybe the green tape will give you an idea of what it will look like on PY



I rattle can'd mine.. As far as reasons for not painting them, my only concern would be the wheel retaining more heat than normal.. Probobly a minimal concern.

But my paint actually proteced one of my rims.. I believe a big chunk of concrete came up and smacked the wheel, instead of taking a chunk out of the spoke, it just shaved off the layers of black paint Repaint and you are g00d!

My main reason for painting mine..

According to the Mrs: CW and Kosei White clash.

 

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Reading ownz j00

 

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same here.. I rattle canned the set Rotas(well, me and Smitdog did) that I have.. and they look fine!

if I don't sell them, I'll probably paint them a darker color though, the brake dust is getting annoying to clean..

 

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Damm you like say this huh

 

Search next time fool! :hint, Cosworth's "official xxx color ITR threads:







https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=4

I think they look pretty good.

 

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I have to agree with Dylan on this one. What sort of ricer are you, Rob?