Need some Oppopinions

"Trunk Impaired 318" (matteocscaptura) 08/04/2014 at 19:56 • Filed to: None

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So Im getting ready to go back to college and after 3 years of losing out on the lottery for a parking pass I finally managed to get one and am able to take a car down. Anyways Im taking my '86 MR2 and am in the process of doing a little upkeep on it. After being around it so much Ive decided that I want to repaint the wheels, they're the stock 3 spokes/triangle wheels and are really shot. So what Im torn between is whether I actually want to properly repaint them or just plastidip them since theyre not really worth anything. Also what color should I go for? Picture of my car is below!

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 19:57

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White dip, if you don't like you can take it off and it will offset all the black.

Trunk Impaired 318 > ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier 08/04/2014 at 19:58

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The only thing I question about white is whether or not it will stay white or inevitably get dirty and turn grey

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:01

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If it gets dirty just spray some more white over it! White dip will get dirty though and its not easy to keep clean.

AthomSfere > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:06

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Closeups of the wheels man!

My thoughts, if they are in decent shape get them refinished to stock.

If they are really beat to hell: Just paint them traffic cone orange or something ridiculous until you can afford some nice aftermarkets ;)

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:10

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Plastidip. Black hides lots of defects on wheels.

Trunk Impaired 318 > AthomSfere 08/04/2014 at 20:10

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haha its actually the only picture I have that really even shows the wheels but 2 are in decent shape but the other two are really pitted. Since the summer is basically over and the car will be in Philly I wasnt planning on getting new wheels but next summer Im getting some good ones with nice rubber and using the current ones as winter/beater rims/tires

Trunk Impaired 318 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 08/04/2014 at 20:12

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Not really worried about defects, as they're pretty much beater rims/tires. I just want a good color to give some contrast. I think black on black on black is a little much for me

AthomSfere > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:14

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There you go then:

Oppo orange rims:

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:15

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Gotcha. I have a british racing green miata and i did my wheels in black and i think they look great

Trunk Impaired 318 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 08/04/2014 at 20:16

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thats a good combo, if only it worked the other way around

Jcarr > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:16

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I dipped the wheels on our Jetta a couple months ago and am quite pleased with how it turned out.

Here's a post I made on it:

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/plasti-dip-whe…

Love the pic with the OV-10 and Crusader, where's that at?

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:17

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Yea i think black goes good with anything. Even black. but thats just my opinion. My buddy did his S4 at the same time in black and his is a dark grey

Trunk Impaired 318 > Jcarr 08/04/2014 at 20:21

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Those turned out great and this is at the former National Warplane Museum in Horseheads NY, I used to be a docent there way back in the day. Awesome place!

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:24

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I'm not sure, I feel you should properly paint them though. Will pay off in the long run.

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:25

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Gold.

Trunk Impaired 318 > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 08/04/2014 at 20:26

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Gold has been very high up on my list

OPPOsaurus WRX > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:26

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bronze

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:27

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You from Horseheads area? I live like 2 hours or so north.

Trunk Impaired 318 > OPPOsaurus WRX 08/04/2014 at 20:27

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That was my first thought

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:28

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I know If I were to re paint my wheels; I'd do gold. What other colors are high on your list?

Trunk Impaired 318 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/04/2014 at 20:28

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Im actually from Watkins Glen but recently-ish moved to Horseheads. 2 hours north has to be somewhere between Syracuse and Oswego, yes?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:30

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In Oswego in the week Syracuse on the weekends. I'm going to be at NASCAR and at Sampson SP starting Wednesday. You going to the race?

Trunk Impaired 318 > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 08/04/2014 at 20:30

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My only other thoughts were like dark grey but I kind of think orange could be a good out there crazy color that would go well with black

Trunk Impaired 318 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/04/2014 at 20:33

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I don't think so, I usually do but this year Im going out of town to visit my girlfriend for our anniversary and doubt Ill be back in time on sunday

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:34

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dark grey would be good too...orange I'm not sure I'd paint my wheels orange unless it was to be funny lol. If that's what your after: Zebra Stripes is the answer.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:34

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We usually only go to the 6 Hours and the Vintage cup. It's the first year we're going to be at NASCAR all weekend. The one other NASCAR we won tickets to. You go to the vintage cup ever?

Trunk Impaired 318 > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 08/04/2014 at 20:35

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they're gonna be winter/beater wheels starting next year so thats why I entertained the crazy out there idea

Trunk Impaired 318 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/04/2014 at 20:37

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For Vintage I have family that live on the old track so Im always there for friday and head up to the track for the rest of the weekend and my uncle used to race in the Conti Series so Im always at the Grand Am races

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:39

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Gotcha. I tried to find a picture of zebra striped wheels...none out there. Be a pioneer.

Trunk Impaired 318 > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ 08/04/2014 at 20:40

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haha I like to think I'm brave but i don't know if I'm that brave

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:40

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Maybe I'll see you and your car (if you bring it) at the vintage cup this year.

ttyymmnn > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:40

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I can't help you with your car, but I'm digging that Mohawk and Corsair II in the background.

Trunk Impaired 318 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/04/2014 at 20:41

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Its definitely a possibility! Ive got an Oppo sticker for easy identification although there aren't any other black AW11s that Im aware of in the area

Trunk Impaired 318 > ttyymmnn 08/04/2014 at 20:44

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at the same location theres an absolutely pristine A-26 Invader which makes me die a little every time i drive past and an F-18 plus a few other things

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:44

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I'll be sure to look for it. We'll have the big Chevy 3500HD truck, and will be driving around and we'll be walking around the paddock a lot.

Trunk Impaired 318 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/04/2014 at 20:45

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Ill be sure to be on the lookout!

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:47

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lol I believe in you!

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 20:48

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It's not the most uncommon thing there but I'm sure it'll be easier for me to spot the Mr2 than it will be for you to spot our truck.

Trunk Impaired 318 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/04/2014 at 20:53

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Most likely

OPPOsaurus WRX > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 21:03

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yea. I thought white as well but I hear you on not wanting to deal with the dirt. I'm not a fan of the bright colors. I just wouldn't want the extra attention. I could see some drink asshole targeting the car cuz it has neon wheels. Bronze is classy. Saw this the other day

Trunk Impaired 318 > OPPOsaurus WRX 08/04/2014 at 21:05

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I agree that the bright colors do attract a lot of extra and unnecessary attention especially in Philly, Bronze is definitely the top contender at this point

ttyymmnn > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 21:21

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Where is that?

wbizarre - OEM fetishist > Trunk Impaired 318 08/04/2014 at 21:25

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Bronze centers, silver/polished rim.

Trunk Impaired 318 > ttyymmnn 08/04/2014 at 21:31

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The former National Warplane Museum in Horseheads NY

Trunk Impaired 318 > wbizarre - OEM fetishist 08/04/2014 at 21:32

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I like the idea but I don't know if I'm talented enough to do the rim and center

OPPOsaurus WRX > Trunk Impaired 318 08/05/2014 at 08:44

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Take your pick

ttyymmnn > OPPOsaurus WRX 08/05/2014 at 08:58

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I'll take the Mohawk.

Trunk Impaired 318 > OPPOsaurus WRX 08/05/2014 at 09:42

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Thanks!

OPPOsaurus WRX > Trunk Impaired 318 08/05/2014 at 09:49

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I love the white but it already looks dirty haha

Trunk Impaired 318 > OPPOsaurus WRX 08/05/2014 at 09:54

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haha I do like the white a lot more than i thought i would but i can just see myself slaving over them too keep clean