Painted Ravines?
- Thread starter AWayne
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He chose the Matte clear; I assume he wanted the flat finish.
I love the flat black procomps I have on my TJ. It makes the tire look bigger too. I call it "The Optical Illusion".
I’m definitely a beginner auto painter so I could be wrong, but it might have been worth looking at a 2k clear. They’re more durable and resistant to solvents. The downside is their toxicity and need for personal protective equipment.
Great results!
OP
I actually work in auto parts, and you're 100% right. 2K is definitely superior. However.. I get the crap at cost, so 5 bucks per can and readily available steered me towards the duplicrap off the shelf. I used a healthy bit of it and made sure to give it plenty enough time to harden, so it should hold up decent enough for some cheapo wheels!
Thanks dude!
I probably would have done the same thing in your situation, but Ravines aren't cheapo; they are the best TJ wheels of them all!!
OP
I got em for 20 bucks a pop from a kid who used em on a beater XJ, and they were in pretty poor shape when I got em. If they were a decent set of wheels i would've just had em powder coated or taken em to one of my buddies shops and sprayed em with a gun. I just wanted some 15x8s, and I've came out around 30-40 a piece when it's all done so I can't complain
Ravines are definitely one of the top of the line factory wheels
Vtx531
TJ Addict
Ravines are definitely one of the top of the line factory wheels
Agreed.
I think the truest test of your finishes durability will be the next time you have new tires mounted.
OP
It's a bit rainy, but the lighting is decent enough to show the wheels I guess.