Hey guys what do you think if i purchased sum 18 inch polished irocs(autogoodies.com) and painted (the parts where stock irocs are painted)them gunmetal grey .i would leave the rest of the wheel the way it is. since i dont know the right way, i would use rattle can primer, paint , and clear(unless it isnt necessary,please tell me) . How would this look, cheap, would it get chipped easy ?? please inform me i really want to accent these beautiful wheels , it gives them contrast that will really set them off!!!!
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I think that's an AWESOME idea. The design of the Iroc rim was meant to have painted accents. Everyone get's chrome and full polish because it's trendy, but it ruins the line of the wheel.

Mr. Z06's Iroc: One of my top 5 here on TGO.

 

Yeah i got the idea from his car..he is my favorite thirdgen..period.
I just want to know if the way i described doing it would work and not look trashy.

 

what about the 17 inch iroc wheels, how big a tire can you fit on it, i'm interested in a 275 wide on the rear..

 

well if you mean can you get 17 inch polished irocs..yes. here: www.autogoodies.com but i dont know the answer to the tire question. but the site does sell the rims with bridgestone potenza tires..what the car pictured above has, as an option.

 

so can anyone comment on this?????

 

I say do it, not many people do that to their rims and it could add some more style to your car.

 

do it, I was thinking about doing just that if I got IROC rims but I think I have a diff. wheel Idea in mind now.

 

so will the way i described with ratlle can stuff work out????

 

sounds like an awsome idea

 

So wiill the rattle can suff work, and do i need the clear???

 

it will but it doesnt shine too well, and you will need clear. It should be ok if you keep wax on it tho. The most important part of the process for detailed stufff like that is taping it right.

 

Here is a link showing formula rims painted gunmetal grey using duplicolor spraypaint do give you an idea of what you would get
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=186814

here's an even better link for you
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=174546

Two guys painted inserts on polished rims and have pics posted. They are Nazzz28 and StngKlr. Check it out and maybe you can Private Message them to see what paint type and method they used. Best of Luck

 

heres a shot of my stock Irocz 16 inch rims that i redone. Painted same gunmetal grey on painted part and polished the other section.

 

I must admit... these are some very sexy wheels

 

Gr89RS,
Thanks for deciding to choose AutoGoodies when you make your purchase.. I will do my best to beat your expectations

Take care,
Colin

 

Kind of late but heres a photoshop of what they will look like on my car
*edit* i am having trouble posting it if one of you could please let me email it to you and you host it let me know.

 

I will host it. Email it to w.prokop@comcast.net

 

Here is Gr89Rs's photoshop

 

not the best pic, but ehh

 

rattle can primer paint and clear will work, and yes if you do it this way you will need to clear it

preferably you would get the grey powdercoated on, as far as i know this would be the best route
no chipping or any other problems

 

where the heck you find these in 18 AND polished??? killer looking!

 

OLD thread! LOL .....18" and polished is tough to find. Your best bet would be to find a set of factory finish and polish them.