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michellelynn · 02-07-2010, 02:30 PM

i searched and no one's posts answered my questions.

i have a set of wrx rims and i want to paint them pink (yes, pink). the person we bought them from had them painted black. we are going to sandblast them, then paint over it. what kind of paint is good to buy and where can we get it?

powdercoating is too expensive right now. i also can't find pink paint at autozone, etc.

thanks

**Onesicksoob** · 02-07-2010, 02:33 PM

Just go to walmart...I always spray paint mine. It is cheap and easy to redo if needed. I was thinking about painting mine pink this week as well...

**Onesicksoob** · 02-07-2010, 02:34 PM

FYI pick up a pack of playing cards while you are there getting the paint. stick them between the rim and tire while painting, its wayyyy easier then trying to mask it all off.

michellelynn · 02-07-2010, 02:39 PM

if you find some pink paint can you let me know where you got it? if they do have it at walmart i'll look, but if you are painting them too i'll get what you get.

they aren't even on tires yet lol, whole other story.

**99GC8** · 02-07-2010, 02:41 PM

duplicolor is good paint

**Onesicksoob** · 02-07-2010, 02:41 PM

Oh cool, It makes them way easier to paint without the tires on. You just have to worry about them getting scratched when they do get put on.

I'm going to be out by walmart here shortly for a stupid super bowl party, I'll stop in and see what they have and report back.

**JWalker** · 02-07-2010, 02:42 PM

Krylon "Watermelon" is real close to STI pink...

michellelynn · 02-07-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JWalker

Krylon "Watermelon" is real close to STI pink...

awesome, thanks! i wanted to go for that, plus i have the pink badge. where would you find that paint?

michellelynn · 02-07-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onesicksoob

Oh cool, It makes them way easier to paint without the tires on. You just have to worry about them getting scratched when they do get put on.

I'm going to be out by walmart here shortly for a stupid super bowl party, I'll stop in and see what they have and report back.

haha i was just at walmart today, and when i got home my bf said i should have looked at paint, didn't even think to. yeah let me know please!

**matt2point5rs** · 02-07-2010, 04:11 PM

Rather than sandblasting and having sand in your eyes ears and nose for a few days, use this:

I've yet to see it fail. Just be careful when using it, it likes to eat thin gloves and toothbrushes.

02-07-2010, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
michellelynn 2.2L Car: 95 impreza, caribbean green Fav Mod: pink rims My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PA Trader Rating: (1) Posts: 111	want to paint rims i searched and no one's posts answered my questions. i have a set of wrx rims and i want to paint them pink (yes, pink). the person we bought them from had them painted black. we are going to sandblast them, then paint over it. what kind of paint is good to buy and where can we get it? powdercoating is too expensive right now. i also can't find pink paint at autozone, etc. thanks

02-07-2010, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Onesicksoob 2.0L beater Car: Subaru Fav Mod: Boost My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Trader Rating: (4) Posts: 2,529	Just go to walmart...I always spray paint mine. It is cheap and easy to redo if needed. I was thinking about painting mine pink this week as well... __________________ PLEASE READ: Picture Quoters.

02-07-2010, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Onesicksoob 2.0L beater Car: Subaru Fav Mod: Boost My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Trader Rating: (4) Posts: 2,529	FYI pick up a pack of playing cards while you are there getting the paint. stick them between the rim and tire while painting, its wayyyy easier then trying to mask it all off. __________________ PLEASE READ: Picture Quoters.

02-07-2010, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
99GC8 serenity now Car: 1999, 2.5rs, White Fav Mod: -2.4* of camber My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Trader Rating: (1) Posts: 1,969	duplicolor is good paint __________________ i cant carry a pen, im afraid it will puncture my scrotum...

02-07-2010, 02:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Onesicksoob 2.0L beater Car: Subaru Fav Mod: Boost My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Trader Rating: (4) Posts: 2,529	Oh cool, It makes them way easier to paint without the tires on. You just have to worry about them getting scratched when they do get put on. I'm going to be out by walmart here shortly for a stupid super bowl party, I'll stop in and see what they have and report back. __________________ PLEASE READ: Picture Quoters.

02-07-2010, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
michellelynn 2.2L Car: 95 impreza, caribbean green Fav Mod: pink rims My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PA Trader Rating: (1) Posts: 111	if you find some pink paint can you let me know where you got it? if they do have it at walmart i'll look, but if you are painting them too i'll get what you get. they aren't even on tires yet lol, whole other story.

02-07-2010, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
JWalker Wreakin' Havoc Car: 2001 RSTI Fav Mod: SunRoofDelete My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: May 2008 Location: Carlsbad Trader Rating: (25) Posts: 3,908	Krylon "Watermelon" is real close to STI pink...

02-07-2010, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
matt2point5rs My car has allergies Car: 04 WRX Wagon Fav Mod: Girls in the backseat :D My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 3,169	Rather than sandblasting and having sand in your eyes ears and nose for a few days, use this: I've yet to see it fail. Just be careful when using it, it likes to eat thin gloves and toothbrushes.

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