Big Booty Benz / '86 420 SE

[Laef]

Got it, thanks again dude!

[loekaaz]

Damn, thx you couldn't do better haha!

Ah, the first step already bothers me, there's no place in my town for tire removal...

Oh, shame on me for asking, but is anyone painted their wheels with ("quality") cans to avoid a paint job price?

Stay away from any regular 1-component paint. It just isn't strong enough. One stone chip and the paint peels off immediately. I would suggest to use 2-component (2K) spray paint. Much stronger and longer lasting. Nowadays you can get 2-component paint in spraying cans as well.



TIP: DO NOT MIX 1K and 2K PAINT! This CAN cause chemical reactions!

Good luck. I'll be following

[Laef]

It's looking better since I last commented, really like the way that it sits.

But I would go for the red ones and leave the "reverse part" white, my friend has it like that and I think it looks very good. I would not do the black line unless you're going for an more aggressive look on the car.

Thanks man! It needs more low but I like it anyway!

Also thank you for comforting me in my choice, this is what I wanted to do but I wasn't sure

1. Remove tyre

2. Softly file down the heaviest damage with a metal file

3. Sand down the rest with grid 40 or 60 sandpaper

4. Gradually switch to higher grid sandpaper until you can switch over to Scotch Brite. Sand wet.

5. Send wheel to specialist repair shop. Let them make sure the wheel isn't crooked. Wobbly wheels are aweful

6. Re-do the rims again. Wheel repair shops do not care about polished lips

7. Mount tyre and rebalance wheel.

8. Be a happy camper

Damn, thx you couldn't do better haha!

Ah, the first step already bothers me, there's no place in my town for tire removal...

Oh, shame on me for asking, but is anyone painted their wheels with ("quality") cans to avoid a paint job price?

[loekaaz]

Ok guys, kind of "bad news", my spring compressor broke this afternoon so I didn't manage to get the springs out... It was a chinese one tho haha

So no more low for now

I need to work on the wheels now, any advice on refurbishing?

Since they're in pretty bad condition I dont know how to proceed, just look at this one...

1. Remove tyre

2. Softly file down the heaviest damage with a metal file

3. Sand down the rest with grid 40 or 60 sandpaper

4. Gradually switch to higher grid sandpaper until you can switch over to Scotch Brite. Sand wet.

5. Send wheel to specialist repair shop. Let them make sure the wheel isn't crooked. Wobbly wheels are aweful

6. Re-do the rims again. Wheel repair shops do not care about polished lips

7. Mount tyre and rebalance wheel.

8. Be a happy camper

[bhp96]

It's looking better since I last commented, really like the way that it sits.

But I would go for the red ones and leave the "reverse part" white, my friend has it like that and I think it looks very good. I would not do the black line unless you're going for an more aggressive look on the car.

[Laef]

Hey SW would like to have some advices

I was thinking about painting red the taillights, but the question is, should I do them all red or leave the "reverse part" white? Or red and white with black stripes if you know what I mean...

Really dont know haha

[Laef]

Money shot right here Really good looking car man!

Damn, thank you man, appreciate it!

[stanhayward]

Money shot right here Really good looking car man!

[Laef]

Haha I have one for wood but I dont know if it'll do

[Laserlite]

Put the rim on a lathe..

[JHermes]

Ok... I guess I'm just gonna have to search for some DIY's videos haha

i dont know if you can repair the curve damage.. i thought its something that only some shops can do for you, but i could be mistaking

MAKE THEM LIME GREEN!!

[Laef]

Ok... I guess I'm just gonna have to search for some DIY's videos haha

[Laef]

Ok guys, kind of "bad news", my spring compressor broke this afternoon so I didn't manage to get the springs out... It was a chinese one tho haha

So no more low for now

I need to work on the wheels now, any advice on refurbishing?

Since they're in pretty bad condition I dont know how to proceed, just look at this one...

[Laef]

tight

you should polish the lips. And please no funky colors or anything stupid please.

Oh and some US bumper would be GREAT

Definitely, love how type a's looks when polished.

Ah... Was planning on painting them lime green...

*Gloss black will do to contrast with the body color I think!

[loekaaz]

tight

you should polish the lips. And please no funky colors or anything stupid please.

Oh and some US bumper would be GREAT