New wheels finally!! - Page 4

07_rtx · 11-05-2009, 03:07 PM

The bad spots and specks you see on the wheels are from the chrome flaking and turning the wheel black in those spots. They are all sanded down smooth and ready for primer basically. Just needs some 320 grit hand sanding to smooth everything out. The raw finish always looks like crap! Just a little fyi

skulli69 · 11-05-2009, 05:35 PM

It will be interesting to see how the chromes will take to the paint. Can't wait to see 'em

07_rtx · 11-05-2009, 05:42 PM

The chrome doesn't take paint well at all! That's why my wheel looks so dull like polished aluminum, because its bare metal. There is no chrome plating left on them they are "raw" metal now

. I'm trying to not get too anxious and jump on painting them and have to redo it

. The temptation is tough

07_rtx · 11-06-2009, 01:11 PM

I should have one if not 2 wheels in primer tomorrow. Today has been a busy day so i havent gotten a chance to do much more then clean the dirt off the other 3

Stewie · 11-06-2009, 09:49 PM

seems like you have it in order...waiting on pics

Dempt277 · 11-06-2009, 11:34 PM

Looks like you've made a lot of progress. Can't wait to see the finished product, are you going to run the bfg's you had on the stockers?

07_rtx · 11-07-2009, 02:24 AM

Thanks guys. I plan on putting these wheels in my BFG's and my stock wheels back in the factory tires for travel tires. These mud terrains do great everyday, but dont want them wearing out premature;y due to excessive highway use

NJ RTL · 11-07-2009, 06:16 AM

Good plan. Get up those pics!

07_rtx · 11-07-2009, 06:34 AM

I bought some black primer so that the wheels will look finished on the next pic you see. Even though they will be far from it

. Hopefully ill get the one in primer and maybe another one sanded down and primed. It takes me about 3 hours with a dremel to get them prepped so I won't get all 4 done today. But there is always next week

ctjoe · 11-07-2009, 07:53 AM

What about a powder coat. Works well with motorcycle wheels and will be more durable

11-05-2009, 03:07 PM	#31
07_rtx ROC Rank: Cranberry 2007 RTX Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cookeville,TN Posts: 1,447	Re: New wheels finally!! The bad spots and specks you see on the wheels are from the chrome flaking and turning the wheel black in those spots. They are all sanded down smooth and ready for primer basically. Just needs some 320 grit hand sanding to smooth everything out. The raw finish always looks like crap! Just a little fyi __________________ 07 RTX 7,100 miles new, TRUXXX 2" lift, Tinted headlights, Smoked euro tails, Pinstriping on tailgate, 245/70/17 BFG MT KM2, 20% window tint, Kenwood DNX7100 in dash, 17" flip down tv from roof, K&N cold air intake, Emergency strobe lights, AVS bug shield and vent visors in channel, 17'" MKW M9 wheels painted flat black, OEM silver roof rack, 5S Dude Cubby Cover, ROC Decal ordered...more to come Here is my build up thread: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=31690

11-05-2009, 05:35 PM	#32
skulli69 Moderator 2006 RTS Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 545	Re: New wheels finally!! It will be interesting to see how the chromes will take to the paint. Can't wait to see 'em __________________ Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 - November 19 - November 22 http://www.trackinginternational.com/site/score/ http://irctracking.com/2009/Baja1000/ http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/ www.score-international.com www.bajaracingnews.com www.dirtnewz.com

11-05-2009, 05:42 PM	#33
07_rtx ROC Rank: Cranberry 2007 RTX Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cookeville,TN Posts: 1,447	Re: New wheels finally!! The chrome doesn't take paint well at all! That's why my wheel looks so dull like polished aluminum, because its bare metal. There is no chrome plating left on them they are "raw" metal now . I'm trying to not get too anxious and jump on painting them and have to redo it . The temptation is tough __________________ 07 RTX 7,100 miles new, TRUXXX 2" lift, Tinted headlights, Smoked euro tails, Pinstriping on tailgate, 245/70/17 BFG MT KM2, 20% window tint, Kenwood DNX7100 in dash, 17" flip down tv from roof, K&N cold air intake, Emergency strobe lights, AVS bug shield and vent visors in channel, 17'" MKW M9 wheels painted flat black, OEM silver roof rack, 5S Dude Cubby Cover, ROC Decal ordered...more to come Here is my build up thread: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=31690

11-06-2009, 01:11 PM	#34
07_rtx ROC Rank: Cranberry 2007 RTX Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cookeville,TN Posts: 1,447	Re: New wheels finally!! I should have one if not 2 wheels in primer tomorrow. Today has been a busy day so i havent gotten a chance to do much more then clean the dirt off the other 3 __________________ 07 RTX 7,100 miles new, TRUXXX 2" lift, Tinted headlights, Smoked euro tails, Pinstriping on tailgate, 245/70/17 BFG MT KM2, 20% window tint, Kenwood DNX7100 in dash, 17" flip down tv from roof, K&N cold air intake, Emergency strobe lights, AVS bug shield and vent visors in channel, 17'" MKW M9 wheels painted flat black, OEM silver roof rack, 5S Dude Cubby Cover, ROC Decal ordered...more to come Here is my build up thread: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=31690

11-06-2009, 09:49 PM	#35
Stewie ROC Rank: Ham 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 543	Re: New wheels finally!! seems like you have it in order...waiting on pics

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11-06-2009, 11:34 PM	#36
Dempt277 ROC Rank: Turkey 2007 RTS Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 101	Re: New wheels finally!! Looks like you've made a lot of progress. Can't wait to see the finished product, are you going to run the bfg's you had on the stockers?

11-07-2009, 02:24 AM	#37
07_rtx ROC Rank: Cranberry 2007 RTX Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cookeville,TN Posts: 1,447	Re: New wheels finally!! Thanks guys. I plan on putting these wheels in my BFG's and my stock wheels back in the factory tires for travel tires. These mud terrains do great everyday, but dont want them wearing out premature;y due to excessive highway use __________________ 07 RTX 7,100 miles new, TRUXXX 2" lift, Tinted headlights, Smoked euro tails, Pinstriping on tailgate, 245/70/17 BFG MT KM2, 20% window tint, Kenwood DNX7100 in dash, 17" flip down tv from roof, K&N cold air intake, Emergency strobe lights, AVS bug shield and vent visors in channel, 17'" MKW M9 wheels painted flat black, OEM silver roof rack, 5S Dude Cubby Cover, ROC Decal ordered...more to come Here is my build up thread: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=31690

11-07-2009, 06:16 AM	#38
NJ RTL ROC Rank: Cranberry 2009 RTL Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,138	Re: New wheels finally!! Good plan. Get up those pics! __________________ 09 RTL DCP Honda Tonneau * Honda Side Steps * Honda Luggage Rack * Sprint Booster

11-07-2009, 06:34 AM	#39
07_rtx ROC Rank: Cranberry 2007 RTX Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cookeville,TN Posts: 1,447	Re: New wheels finally!! I bought some black primer so that the wheels will look finished on the next pic you see. Even though they will be far from it . Hopefully ill get the one in primer and maybe another one sanded down and primed. It takes me about 3 hours with a dremel to get them prepped so I won't get all 4 done today. But there is always next week __________________ 07 RTX 7,100 miles new, TRUXXX 2" lift, Tinted headlights, Smoked euro tails, Pinstriping on tailgate, 245/70/17 BFG MT KM2, 20% window tint, Kenwood DNX7100 in dash, 17" flip down tv from roof, K&N cold air intake, Emergency strobe lights, AVS bug shield and vent visors in channel, 17'" MKW M9 wheels painted flat black, OEM silver roof rack, 5S Dude Cubby Cover, ROC Decal ordered...more to come Here is my build up thread: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=31690

11-07-2009, 07:53 AM	#40
ctjoe ROC Rank: Turkey 2009 RTS Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Yawker living in CT Posts: 145	Re: New wheels finally!! What about a powder coat. Works well with motorcycle wheels and will be more durable __________________ 09 RTS with AVS bug guard and window vents, Access Tonnea cover, rear mud flaps, body side molding .Protecta Bed Mat, Smith and Wesson security system

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