Calypso Vert owner, basketweave wheels restoration

[dubsport87]

Since you're going for the cool early 90s OEM+ look, I'd recommend looking into the late model front plate filler.
I think it would work well on your car in lieu of the chrome vanity plate.

I'll have to look into that.

nice! would love to see them on the car. Good job on painting and prepping

Thanks!

i like where this is going

Thanks, the car really doesn't need a whole lot. I plan on doing a few small things to it. I've already replaced the seal that goes across the windshield because it was leaking. I also replaced the inner door handle surround since it was broken.


quick mock up

[TFJR]

Those look great! Nice work on the paint & prep. It should pay off and will look awesome

[e30saam]

Looks great! Good job. Keep up the good work.

[dubsport87]

I think Im going to get them mounted up this weekend. On another note the paint on the car needs quite a bit of love. I think the PO washed the car with a broom. Here is just a little area I did a test on.


lots of swirls



50/50

[OSU Bimmer Fan]

What did you use to restore the paint in the 50/50 above? It looks great!

[gtdragon980]

guhdaaayuumm!! I wish my paint had life in it to do that!

[dubsport87]

What did you use to restore the paint in the 50/50 above? It looks great!

I first clayed a small area, then I used a Dewalt variable speed polisher, a buff and shine cutting pad, and a swirl removing pad. I used Farecla brand cutting compound, with Farecla Swirl remover.

guhdaaayuumm!! I wish my paint had life in it to do that!

There isn't much left here either, I just need to be careful.

[Zreberlcoe]

YOU TOOK MY IDEA! I shit you not I have been searching for some 15" IX basketweaves to do the same exact thing. What did you use to match the paint? Actual Calypsorot?

[shaferbm]

In for the final photos

[dubsport87]

YOU TOOK MY IDEA! I shit you not I have been searching for some 15" IX basketweaves to do the same exact thing. What did you use to match the paint? Actual Calypsorot?

Yep, I got the color code from the engine bay, and sprayed PPG aqua base. The color seems to match really well.

[dubsport87]

All Mounted up, my tires look huge!

[davesmystery]

Haha your tires do look kind of huge, but it looks great none-the-less! It actually looks very OEM in my opinion, the lip and center cap add the right amount of balance.

[Polaris15]

Wish my calypsorot looked like that and not all peely and sheeeeeet

[dubsport87]

Haha your tires do look kind of huge, but it looks great none-the-less! It actually looks very OEM in my opinion, the lip and center cap add the right amount of balance.

I like really like the way it looks, especially compared to the bottlecap wheels.

Wish my calypsorot looked like that and not all peely and sheeeeeet

My paint looks good from about 10ft any closer and you start seeing stuff. I plan on doing a paint correction which will hopefully fix a lot of stuff. I just got done claying the car. If I have time later today It will get a cut and buff.

[dubsport87]

Got her all cleaned up and went for a Sunday drive today