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[volvonez]

Well ... i found this 850 turbo's wheel in a junkyard so i bought it ... i didn't have money to pay the painting ... that is about U$140 here in brazil ... so i bought myself 2 cans of Flat Black High temperature Spray and i painted myself the wheels ... i think it looks pretty good ... and i want to you guys tell me what you think about it !

Here is the pics




I also Painted 1 Dark Gray To see What it looks like



Here what it Looks Like Now

[Chilled Man]

I like the gray one better.

never been a fan of flat black anything

[Distort]

I wouldn't take candy from anyone driving THAT car...

[volvonez]

I wouldn't take candy from anyone driving THAT car...

The Police already stopped me last week LOL .... i think the car is looking a little Mafian LOL

[HtownTurboBrick]

better daytime pics with full shots of the car would be easier to judge. i think the dark gray would look pretty good.

[ShadowVolvo01]

Not bad for a rattle can. Did you prep them good?

[°°KOLBAS°°]

looks good bro, i think the dark grey would look nicer but on ur sweet ride.

[Aftermidnight]

better daytime pics with full shots of the car would be easier to judge. i think the dark gray would look pretty good.

please please please more pics I have been thinking of doing my Columba's in black and could not find any pics.

[Aftermidnight]

I've got 2 cans of Satin Black wheel paint (not too shiny or flat) waiting to use.


also can we see your front grille. Thanks.

[Aftermidnight]

are you still looking for an OEM Spoiler with brakelight, I may have one to trade (it is red in excellent condition and has a new mounting kit). Maybe trade for that 850 eggcrate grille, and something else (mudflaps, maybe rubber floormats, trunkmat, etc). Let me know.

[Aftermidnight]

Maybe trade for that 850 eggcrate grille

with slash. If interested send me some pics. Thanks.

[Zeno]

Taking advantage of this post, this is how I've done my car, but I paid for it, the flat black car above from this post is my brother's car..

[JC 855 GLT-R]

dark grey gets my vote. the car needs a little contrast

[volvonez]

are you still looking for an OEM Spoiler with brakelight, I may have one to trade (it is red in excellent condition and has a new mounting kit). Maybe trade for that 850 eggcrate grille, and something else (mudflaps, maybe rubber floormats, trunkmat, etc). Let me know.

Whats up .... hey i would love the spoiler but there is this little problem ... that i live in Brazil . . . can you check how much would be the shipping ? do you think if you cut in the half i'll be abble to stick it twogueter again ?


about the grille i got an hot tip to you... you buy an eggcrate grille at e-bay for U$100,00 (They might make an discount if you e-mail them) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLVO-850-S...emZ350083971000 then you get the original emblem ... and break the little pins that it has behind.... then you buy some 3M "emblem mounting tape" ... and put all over
Once the slash is covered with tape, dry fit the slash to the center of the eggcrate grille, making sure it is level and centered. To help place the slash where it belongs once you peel off the tape backing, you can note where the slash will go by marking the frame of the eggcrate grille with a small piece of masking tape, pencil, etc. .... Once you know where the slash will go, peel off the tape backing and attach to the eggcrate grille. Press all over the slash firmly to make sure the slash is attached well. You can even gently attach c-clamps or similar tools to help hold the tape down until the adhesive sets up. Wait 4+ hours before reinstalling the grille .... after that .... TADA !!

[volvonez]

better daytime pics with full shots of the car would be easier to judge. i think the dark gray would look pretty good.

please please please more pics I have been thinking of doing my Columba's in black and could not find any pics.

Here you go



There is a topic about my car in the show room here is the link:
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=100811

Not bad for a rattle can. Did you prep them good?

Not really ... i just painted over the original paint ... i spent like 3 hours ... lol i didn't even wait the paint dry ... flat black spray ... dries REALLLY fast ! you wouldn't believe how fast ...

[Mogatu'r]

I'm a HUGE fan of flat black , absolutely love them! and that pic with the s70 and 850 looks sick

[ShadowVolvo01]

Here you go



There is a topic about my car in the show room here is the link:
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=100811

Buy prep them i mean Clean, sand or scuff the old paint so the new paint will stick.

I switch to 85 degree reducer, and it will dry (in the air) BEFORE it hits the wheel if im not careful. Hits the wheel like sand....sucks

so yes i do know how fast it dries....but clear coat cures fast in the sun, but i also have CURE lamps in my truck for winter


Take a picture of your wheels in 6 months.... then we will see if you preped them right.

I make flat black with flatening agent in clear coat....... Rob Dyrdeks Suburban in Rob abd Big.....is flat like that.

good job though.... looks good




Not really ... i just painted over the original paint ... i spent like 3 hours ... lol i didn't even wait the paint dry ... flat black spray ... dries REALLLY fast ! you wouldn't believe how fast ...

[JC 855 GLT-R]

to paint the 4 wheels how many cans of paint did you use? how many layers? im asking because im gonna paint that set of antilas that i have.

['98BRICK]

Nice...need some daytime pics

[volvonez]

to paint the 4 wheels how many cans of paint did you use? how many layers? im asking because im gonna paint that set of antilas that i have.

Depends how big the cans are ... i used like 3 cans ... but could have used 2 if i didn't mess up one of the wheels ... good luck ... post picture when you finish

Nice...need some daytime pics

I'll Post more daytime pics as soon as possible i promisse !