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  • golde30
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2003
    • 11464

    #1

    Kopis getting refresh...

    so i decided to repaint my Kopis since they are rashed up and paint is fading, heres my story:

    1.first i washed them and scrubbed them with a kitchen scrubber sponge and wheel cleaner.
    2. sanded the lips with 100+200 grit sandpaper to take out rash on lips:

    3. sanded the rest of the face with 300grit+400 grit just to scuff it up:

    sanding station...

    4.wiped the wheel faces down with acetone.
    5.spray first 2 coats of Duplicolor Engine Enamel Low Gloss Black:


    6.sprayed 3+4 coats 10 min between each coat per manuf directions, heres the final product, they arent dry yet though:



    TA-DA!! im back-to-black baby. im really diggin it, new look for Bfest.:drink:
    Last edited by golde30; 05-01-2007, 08:03 AM.
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  • MR 325
    Moderator
    • Oct 2003
    • 37825

    #2
    I like them Cary, I think gunmetal would have been better though.
    BimmerHeads
    Classic BMW Specialists
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    • golde30
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2003
      • 11464

      #3
      Originally posted by MR 325
      I like them Cary, I think gunmetal would have been better though.
      you know...i was thinking about gunmetal, BUT my e30 is gunmetal, and if the color wasnt exactly the same, i would have hated it. i already know i like black wheels though:p
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      • Justin B
        Sikky Nar Nar
        • Mar 2005
        • 4273

        #4
        Thats tits man, I like black a lot. Oh, and detail your own car damnit :D

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        • golde30
          R3V OG
          • Nov 2003
          • 11464

          #5
          Originally posted by Justin B
          Thats tits man, I like black a lot. Oh, and detail your own car damnit :D
          using your pile of cleaning supplies? OK!
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          FRONT VALENCE IS ZENDER!!! STOP FILLING MY PM BOX PPL!!!

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          • kwblah
            Advanced Member
            • Mar 2007
            • 196

            #6
            wow those are really clean. im not a big fan of these wheels but black makes them a whole lot more appealing.

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            • DarkWing6
              Moderator
              • Apr 2004
              • 7144

              #7
              i like. finally someone with some kopis that are not identicle to everyone elses. they will definately look good on your car.
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              • egk2
                R3VLimited
                • Nov 2003
                • 2426

                #8
                Wow, those came out really good from what I can see. You should
                experiment with one and try to do bmw's chrome shadow by
                spraying a light coat of silver down over the black.

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                • golde30
                  R3V OG
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 11464

                  #9
                  Originally posted by egk2
                  Wow, those came out really good from what I can see. You should
                  experiment with one and try to do bmw's chrome shadow by
                  spraying a light coat of silver down over the black.
                  my skills are not at that level yet...maybe i will try it out on some bweaves.
                  IG: @Baye30

                  FRONT VALENCE IS ZENDER!!! STOP FILLING MY PM BOX PPL!!!

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                  • MikeE30325i
                    Banned
                    • Aug 2006
                    • 2356

                    #10
                    looks excellent dude! i did the same thing without the pink chair. mine was sky blue. lol



                    i think they came out pretty good. only buckskin colored wheel weight you will see.

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                    • ian e30 318is
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Mar 2007
                      • 1804

                      #11
                      they look good. lets see some pics of the car before bfest.

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                      • Slick92GS-R
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Apr 2005
                        • 662

                        #12
                        i have the same friggin' chair in my workstation !!!


                        dem there wheels is hot !!!
                        --Hayden--
                        '87 325 coupe- Trak Rat
                        '93 318is- 4cyl's of fury
                        '92 Integra GS-R--yeah, its fast..
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                        • golde30
                          R3V OG
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 11464

                          #13
                          Originally posted by ian e30 318is
                          they look good. lets see some pics of the car before bfest.
                          ummm, no. im too busy getting the car together in my spare time from working a full time job.,

                          oh and that pink chair FTW. without it, i would have broken my back sanding those damn 19 spokes....
                          IG: @Baye30

                          FRONT VALENCE IS ZENDER!!! STOP FILLING MY PM BOX PPL!!!

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                          • backtrail69
                            R3V Elite
                            • Jul 2005
                            • 4471

                            #14
                            I dig em.
                            :: PNW Crew ::
                            '87 325 4dr, '74 2002

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                            • cahomey
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Mar 2004
                              • 1201

                              #15
                              yer shit is gonna look tighter then a zebra riding a motorcycle :twisted:

                              you should probably do the 4th one too, you know just so they all match and stuff

                              what else do you have left to do to that slut bag on wheels?

                              btw, i got my 225's for the rear, im straight clownin' lolz

                              "It's like a koala bear crapped a rainbow in my brain."
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                              "My ride, My ride, she don't beg, steal, cheat, or lie,
                              My ride, My ride, and our relationship is classified."

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