[CraigB]

Garry is suggesting we use metallic paint. Can you get satin metallic?

Not sure I reckon a normal satin (semi gloss) would look better imo

[Dazzler]

Garry is suggesting we use metallic paint. Can you get satin metallic?

Not sure I reckon a normal satin (semi gloss) would look better imo

Him and I will go and see the automotive paint specialist before we do the job and see what options we have.

[mickd]

I don't like black wheels. I think the new i30 looks great as it is.  Black wheels are a current fashion which will soon be abandoned.

Al,
When the fashion changes,  so will Dazz's car !      

[Dazzler]

I don't like black wheels. I think the new i30 looks great as it is.  Black wheels are a current fashion which will soon be abandoned.

Al,
When the fashion changes,  so will Dazz's car !      

You know me well mate! Mind you "big"Al gives me a run for my money...

[mickd]

I don't like black wheels. I think the new i30 looks great as it is.  Black wheels are a current fashion which will soon be abandoned.

Al,
When the fashion changes,  so will Dazz's car !      

You know me well mate! Mind you "big"Al gives me a run for my money...

  👍

[jaycelazatin]

keen to see how this turns out!
would you need to take the tyres off the wheel for a few days? how long would thks process take?

[jaycelazatin]

found this on car sales for an idea
www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/Hyundai-i30-2017/OAG-AD-15223347

[Dazzler]

keen to see how this turns out! Me too!
would you need to take the tyres off the wheel for a few days? how long would thks process take?

Hi Jayce,

We will take the wheels off the car (obviously) but just mask the tyres.

My mate reckons with me helping to prep (rub down) the wheels and mask up the tyres and stuff (under supervision) it shouldn't take more than half a day (so around 4 hours)

Automotive "2 pack" paint dries very quickly.

[Dazzler]

found this on car sales for an idea
http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/Hyundai-i30-2017/OAG-AD-15223347

Thanks Jayce! That was a good find. Strange they don't say anything about the wheels being a different colour. Think Craig is right, Satin finish like my photoshopped picture probably looks more factory than the gloss black! 

[Dazzler]

I think the benefit of satin black will be that they won't show the brake dust or road grime as much as gloss black would. 

Trish actually likes the idea of the red rim protectors  Which surprises me. 

These ones seem pretty good.

Instruction Video ? AlloyGatorAustralia

[The Gonz]

Trish has joined my camp.

[Dazzler]

Trish has joined my camp.

I think I might skip the brembo covers for now though. 

[Dazzler]

Got satin black polyurethane paint (500mls) and hardener yesterday. My mate Garry hopes to do it Monday or Tuesday next week weather permitting. 

Here is a picture of a red one with the black "bonnet protector" think I might get one of these to match my black wheels even though I'm not usually a fan of these leaf catchers...

[Hati]

I thought for a second that Mrs Dazz kicked you out... Your red PD (seemingly) in a motel car park

[The Gonz]

Leaf catcher? Just go full black wrap on the bonnet.

Or perhaps add these:

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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1xCar-Fake-Hood-Vent-Decorative-Air-Outlet-Stickers-Car-styling-Cars-Accessories/401465732806?hash=item5d7938eec6:g:YbMAAOSw~RVaN361

[beerman]

I thought for a second that Mrs Dazz kicked you out... Your red PD (seemingly) in a motel car park

It's budget accommodation so it would fit....

[Dazzler]

I thought for a second that Mrs Dazz kicked you out... Your red PD (seemingly) in a motel car park

It's budget accommodation so it would fit....

True! 

@The Gonz -Good point, I'll just spray that sectiion with plasti-dip (much cheaper.   

[Dazzler]

Ok. So it happened today. Comedy of errors with my mates old compressors and other things holging us up. But, took our time and made a full day out of it. Looks pretty much like the photoshop preview which is great!   

The overspray through to the back of the rim looked patchy but instead of spraying the back blsck i just brushed that with some dark grey hammertone paint which was ideal. It's jacked up in the before shot and sitting up a bit in the aftwr shot after sitting on stands most of the day.

The repaired wheel is perfect. You wouldn't pick it.

[The Gonz]

That's a nice look, Dazz. Now for the red Brembo caliper covers.

[Dazzler]

Thanks Gonz, I'll think about it... 

[Shambles]

I didn't think they'd turn out as good as that, if I'm honest

[Dazzler]

Thanks Steve, I think my mate was chuffed as you guys say. He was pushing for metallic or gloss at least, but liked the final result. Favours have been very much in his favour up until now, so he was pleased to be able to do something significant for me.

Even Trish likes it. 

[CraigB]

It's come up really nice Dazz

[Dazzler]

It's come up really nice Dazz

Thanks craig it is ironic because like Alan I haven't really been into the black wheels trend, but it works with those black centre caps and black trim on the SR non-premium. I wouldn't be at all surprised if hyundai does a run with the black wheels like they did with the Trophy (sort of black chrome)

[Dazzler]

Gave her a good wash this morning. Has a hint of i30 N about her now.. 

[The Gonz]

Has a hint of i30 N about her now.. 

[mickd]

Hi Dazz,
The satin matches the rest of the black trim nicely.
Glosss would have been "cheap and nasty ".

Good job gents,    

[Dazzler]

Hi Dazz,
The satin matches the rest of the black trim nicely.
Glosss would have been "cheap and nasty ".

Good job gents,    

Thanks Mick. Did you spot the hint of i30N? I think Gonz did.   

[John B]

Highly salubrious Dazz   

[Dazzler]

Highly salubrious Dazz   

  I had to google that word to work out how it related to my car ...