Just an experiment...

[Jeffemac]

What's up everyone. My buddy J's family owns a tire shop here in Dallas. We were kicking around some idea's for some wheels on my '05 PBM. J suggested that I let him experiment with my stock (18's) shoes.

He started by media blasting the finish and paint off of the stock wheels down to the bare aluminum. He hand polished the lip of the wheel and then taped off 1/4" of the lip. After that the wheels were powdercoated. On top of the powdercoat he put an awesome charcoal metallic color down. J finished with too many layers of clearcoat to admit. I was shocked when I saw them on the car. They look like different wheels in person. I posted some pictures of the wheels with this message, but I don't think they do the color and finish justice.

Let me know what you think...

[JudgeThis]

I'm in the same boat. Just got 18"s from a member here. I don't want to go black, thought chrome, but got mixed reactions from friends, think I want something in between yours and stock color though.

Those look cool, very unique.

[smokehouse]

On that black car those look really clean.

[Shocker]

Sweet, your buddy hooked you up!!

[IROSSGTO]

Good decision to mark off part of those lips. I REALLY like the color. Perfect IMO.

[Striped04]

Nice work. I like it, looks really clean.

[spd98]

ewww

[ChrisMcGTO04]

Look great to me!

[Jeffemac]

Thanks for the feedback...

[USNGTO]

Those look awesome. Very creative and most people (non GTO owners) would think those are aftermarket.

[rocketman69]

Ya know....I hate to admit it, but I think I like it. I'd have taped off a bit more of the lip to give it some more contrast, but for the most part, I think they look great! Tastefully done. Congrats.

-Gib

[Jeffemac]

Ya know....I hate to admit it, but I think I like it. I'd have taped off a bit more of the lip to give it some more contrast, but for the most part, I think they look great! Tastefully done. Congrats.

-Gib

Thanks bro. We thought exactly the same thing, we wanted to do 1/2". The problem was that the spokes actually push in to the line of the lip and would have made taping off any more of the lip much tougher. It is hard to explain with out being able to show you what I am talking about. Thanks again.

[GTO DIVA!]

I want mine done, how much does he charge? I am in Dallas as well.

[01SS346]

wow I hate black wheels and I like those congrats :) they look great

[TrakDay]

Wow... that looks absolutely amazing! Very nice work!

[Jeffemac]

Thanks again everyone.

[GOATHEAD55]

Nice job, Works well with the black goat...
I have been thinking about something along those lines... I've got Torrid red and just cant think of a good color... Nitto DRs are alot cheeper for a 17 wheel.....

Your buddy did a fantastic job on yours....

[LA_Phantom]

It was mentioned that the posted pictures did not do the wheels justice. Even if that is not taken into consideration, those wheels look very good. Is there any chance to get a shot of the whole car in better lighting?

-K

[Jeffemac]

It was mentioned that the posted pictures did not do the wheels justice. Even if that is not taken into consideration, those wheels look very good. Is there any chance to get a shot of the whole car in better lighting?

-K

Thanks for the kind words. I am going to have better pictured ASAP. Just got my car back from my GMM Ripshift install. As soon as I am done :gears: I will have some better pictures posted.

Thanks again.

[Billyboys]

Looks like a totally different wheel...Good job

[MyGirl]

Nice job! The wheels look awesome.

[LA_Phantom]

Thanks for the kind words. I am going to have better pictured ASAP. Just got my car back from my GMM Ripshift install. As soon as I am done :gears: I will have some better pictures posted.

Thanks again.

No, thank you. I look forward to the pics. If you do not mind me asking, how long did it take to complete your wheels?

-K

[chaseg08]

That looks great. Very unique and tasteful.

[06 60]

Capital "Suh" - small 'weet'

I have PMB as well. I am working with a great custom shop - Danny Irby in Santa Cruz, CA. He is cleaning up the boot this weekend. I am going to take a page out of your book and get the lip service that you did - Danny and I had talked about that kind of tip of the hat to the old rallye trim rings...but I think we are going with a different color - we'll post pictures in about a week...

[420GTO]

those look sweet, it looks like he took the time effort and necessary to powdercoat correctly, that lip makes a HUGE diff.

[Jeffemac]

No, thank you. I look forward to the pics. If you do not mind me asking, how long did it take to complete your wheels?

-K

One day. They also do stock wheel repair for many of the highend dealers here in Dallas. It is amazing the money they can save some of the curb checking high dollar car owners here in Dallas.

[Jeffemac]

ewww

What would you have done different. (not offended just looking for feedback):stickpoke

[DEVLYLO]

those look good

[Jeffemac]

those look good

Gracias, amigo.

[GT086]

Looks great.

[ROKS ROKET]

I think the body shop did a Fantastic job on them. Those would look great on a Yellow Goat, I'm not a fan of Black wheels on a Black Car, sorry.

ROK

[DeepBlueZ]

What's up everyone. My buddy J's family owns a tire shop here in Dallas. We were kicking around some idea's for some wheels on my '05 PBM. J suggested that I let him experiment with my stock (18's) shoes.

He started by media blasting the finish and paint off of the stock wheels down to the bare aluminum. He hand polished the lip of the wheel and then taped off 1/4" of the lip. After that the wheels were powdercoated. On top of the powdercoat he put an awesome charcoal metallic color down. J finished with too many layers of clearcoat to admit. I was shocked when I saw them on the car. They look like different wheels in person. I posted some pictures of the wheels with this message, but I don't think they do the color and finish justice.

Let me know what you think...


dude....I usually dislike painted/powdercoated stock wheels because the all grey/black look doesn't seem to work with no lip...


Those on the other hand came out REALLY nice!

[Jeffemac]

Thanks for the comments/opinions, much appreciated.

[SloNlo_350]

I think you just conivinced me to keep the 18's around for the drag radials after I get new wheels.

I had planned on trading them with another member for his 17's and a little cash and putting DR's on the 17's and painting em black, but the 18's look SO sweet that color, and I have a friend that can do he same thing with em (powdercoat them and polish the lip at least).

I know it seems like a waste of money to powdercoat my "track" wheels... but I like to look good, but don't want to be forced to be on black wheels all the time if I don't like them (I'm a real conservative guy when it comes to wheels... I dont do colors) They will see some street duty every once in a while too... if ya catch my drift :gr_devil:.

I guess it'll be an experiment of my own. THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION!!! Looks amazing!!

[MikeCig]

Beautiful job!

[KID]

Great idea, they look sweet.

[zeagle3]

Perfect execution of a unique idea, I am jealous:fawkdance

[Jeffemac]

Perfect execution of a unique idea, I am jealous:fawkdance

No, you're #1:fawkdance Thanks.

[Sicky]

Those look outstanding. How much $$ would that cost on 17s.

One question though, who the hell did the bungy jump to get the second pic? :gr_jest:

[HotRodGuy]

I'm planning on doing the same thing, but maybe a lighter grey, not sure if i'll keep the lip like yours though :)


I love the factory wheels, but man I wish I could fit some more meat on them. I'm debating beyerns even though i'm not a huge fan, just because I got a deal I may not be able to pass up.

[Jeffemac]

Those look outstanding. How much $$ would that cost on 17s.

One question though, who the hell did the bungy jump to get the second pic? :gr_jest:


Thanks. $75-125 depending on exaclty what you want. Mine would be on the higher end of that, due to the hand polished lip.

[Jeffemac]

I'm planning on doing the same thing, but maybe a lighter grey, not sure if i'll keep the lip like yours though :)


I love the factory wheels, but man I wish I could fit some more meat on them. I'm debating beyerns even though i'm not a huge fan, just because I got a deal I may not be able to pass up.

These 18's are a pretty good canvas for the right artist. IMHO the polished lip will set off what ever color you decide on. Either way if you don't like it, it is a piece of cake to back to stock color and finish. If someone was willing to spend the money for the labor, these wheels would look sweet stripped to the bare aluminum and polished. Very different look from chrome. Hmmm.....

Thanks for the feedback bro.

[HotRodGuy]

I'm actually thinking about a gold lip :nutty:


flat gold into the lip


Figure i'll give it a try, if it looks completely stupid, just redo it :)

[Jeffemac]

I think you just conivinced me to keep the 18's around for the drag radials after I get new wheels.

I had planned on trading them with another member for his 17's and a little cash and putting DR's on the 17's and painting em black, but the 18's look SO sweet that color, and I have a friend that can do he same thing with em (powdercoat them and polish the lip at least).

I know it seems like a waste of money to powdercoat my "track" wheels... but I like to look good, but don't want to be forced to be on black wheels all the time if I don't like them (I'm a real conservative guy when it comes to wheels... I dont do colors) They will see some street duty every once in a while too... if ya catch my drift :gr_devil:.

I guess it'll be an experiment of my own. THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION!!! Looks amazing!!

You are most welcome. If I could figure out how to get a picture of them as good as the picture in your sig maybe I could do the work some justice. :bomb: Thanks bro.

[Jeffemac]

I'm actually thinking about a gold lip :nutty:


flat gold into the lip


Figure i'll give it a try, if it looks completely stupid, just redo it :)

I look forward to seeing the pics.:stickpoke

[Sicky]

Thanks. $75-125 depending on exaclty what you want. Mine would be on the higher end of that, due to the hand polished lip.
Is that for the bungy jump or the wheels? :gr_jest:

If you could, please p/m me what I need to get this done, if the shop is willing to do this outside the experiment.

[Jeffemac]

You're on your own for the bungy jump...I sent you a P/M with some contact info.