Rim Painting Question - Land Rovers Only

JAYMONEY · 06-03-2006, 10:41 AM

I'm thinking of painting my rims on my black '00 D2. I was thinking of painting them black but I think it will be too much black for my liking. I still want a dark color and was thinking of painting them gunmetal. What do you guys think? Are there any Rovers on this site with painted gunmetal rims? What other dark color options might work? Thanks in advance.
Jason

Muddy Oval · 06-03-2006, 09:19 PM

Consider that there are some other coatings that might be more durable, but I've seen "gun metal" interpreted as a lot of different shades. The Kalahari had dark gray wheels... maybe scope those out.

JAYMONEY · 06-04-2006, 07:31 PM

I painted 2 of my wheels today. I'll finish the other 3 this week. I chose Gunmetal metallic to paint the wheels. The only pics I have is the spare tire mounted on the back of the Rover. It really came out good and I like the way it looks on the Rover. Hope you guys like it too.

llesra · 06-04-2006, 07:42 PM

i like!

JAYMONEY · 06-05-2006, 07:59 PM

I have 2 more rims to paint. I didn't buy enough paint, therefore, I didn't finish it. Hopefully I'll have it finished tomorrow, then I'll post more pics.

JAYMONEY · 06-11-2006, 04:24 PM

Here's the finished rims.
Before:

After:

JAYMONEY · 06-11-2006, 04:27 PM

Here's some more pics.

cgaulding · 06-16-2006, 12:53 PM

That looks sweet.

RageRover · 06-17-2006, 11:09 PM

Not bad at all man!!! I've been wanting to paint my alloys for awhile now. But I will probably wait til' I get new tires mounted and balanced.

Looks great man!!

sodirty · 07-21-2006, 04:23 PM

Im dying for the black squared off rims for my classic. My green RR had the green rims. Anyone know of any for sale? =/

daway · 07-21-2006, 07:49 PM

i have the black rims 5 spoke on my rrc (original). i like the look alot w/ my black paint. but i need to take off the running boards for off roading and it looks to pimped out. it came w/ tinted widows so i get alot of looks in it. that paint job look sweet! was it a spray paint or did u have to brush it on? does anyone know if it cost alot to fix the scrapes out of rims?

smileyq · 07-21-2006, 11:23 PM

Looking good what kind of paint did you use?

RageRover · 07-22-2006, 03:38 PM

He said he used "Gunmetal Metallic", and that does look like a good color to use.

Probably used a rattle can to do it, but either way; rattle can or spray gun, it looks good.

Choqiees · 07-22-2006, 11:16 PM

I remember Bene said "Gunmetal? you're the real OG"

hehe

Hailsharky · 07-22-2006, 11:16 PM

They look like they have brake dust on them

I had mine powder coated black for 50 bucks a piece.

06-03-2006, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
JAYMONEY Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Myerstown, PA Posts: 40 Gallery: 0	Rim Painting Question I'm thinking of painting my rims on my black '00 D2. I was thinking of painting them black but I think it will be too much black for my liking. I still want a dark color and was thinking of painting them gunmetal. What do you guys think? Are there any Rovers on this site with painted gunmetal rims? What other dark color options might work? Thanks in advance. Jason __________________ '00 Disco II SD

06-03-2006, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	Consider that there are some other coatings that might be more durable, but I've seen "gun metal" interpreted as a lot of different shades. The Kalahari had dark gray wheels... maybe scope those out. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

06-04-2006, 07:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
JAYMONEY Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Myerstown, PA Posts: 40 Gallery: 0	I painted 2 of my wheels today. I'll finish the other 3 this week. I chose Gunmetal metallic to paint the wheels. The only pics I have is the spare tire mounted on the back of the Rover. It really came out good and I like the way it looks on the Rover. Hope you guys like it too. __________________ '00 Disco II SD

06-04-2006, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
llesra ภาษาไทย Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,161 Gallery: 16	i like! __________________ Arsell My Car Domain Site

06-05-2006, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
JAYMONEY Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Myerstown, PA Posts: 40 Gallery: 0	I have 2 more rims to paint. I didn't buy enough paint, therefore, I didn't finish it. Hopefully I'll have it finished tomorrow, then I'll post more pics. __________________ '00 Disco II SD

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06-11-2006, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
JAYMONEY Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Myerstown, PA Posts: 40 Gallery: 0	Here's the finished rims. Before: After: __________________ '00 Disco II SD

06-11-2006, 04:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
JAYMONEY Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Myerstown, PA Posts: 40 Gallery: 0	Here's some more pics. __________________ '00 Disco II SD

06-16-2006, 12:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
cgaulding Rover Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 127 Gallery: 0	That looks sweet.

06-17-2006, 11:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Not bad at all man!!! I've been wanting to paint my alloys for awhile now. But I will probably wait til' I get new tires mounted and balanced. Looks great man!! __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

07-21-2006, 04:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
sodirty Tipping one back...disguised as a redneck Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 315 Gallery: 0	Im dying for the black squared off rims for my classic. My green RR had the green rims. Anyone know of any for sale? =/

07-21-2006, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
daway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Croix Valley, MN Posts: 1,300 Gallery: 0	i have the black rims 5 spoke on my rrc (original). i like the look alot w/ my black paint. but i need to take off the running boards for off roading and it looks to pimped out. it came w/ tinted widows so i get alot of looks in it. that paint job look sweet! was it a spray paint or did u have to brush it on? does anyone know if it cost alot to fix the scrapes out of rims? __________________ 2001 X5 3.0i "dodi" 1993 RRC, county LWB "bertha" 1991 RRC (dad's), parting out (email me or check out the link below) myroverworld

07-21-2006, 11:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	Looking good what kind of paint did you use? __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

07-22-2006, 03:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	He said he used "Gunmetal Metallic", and that does look like a good color to use. Probably used a rattle can to do it, but either way; rattle can or spray gun, it looks good. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

07-22-2006, 11:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 908 Gallery: 0	I remember Bene said "Gunmetal? you're the real OG" hehe __________________ 2002 Discovery II SE 1999 Range Rover P38 HSE

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07-22-2006, 11:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hailsharky Nacho Libre Join Date: May 2005 Location: So Cal "CL" Posts: 590 Gallery: 0	They look like they have brake dust on them I had mine powder coated black for 50 bucks a piece. __________________ "Sometimes I think it's a sin..... When I feel like im winning, but Im losing again...... See You better be scared when I find you creeping round my backstairs......" What song is this?:, I always hear it on teh radio when im BBQing..

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