so im thinking about repainting the Falken Hanabi's and this is why...




have no idea how this happened, didnt hit anything, i've never hit a curb or anything like that. the paint looks like it just flaked off or something. theres no actual scratches on the wheel itself or on the rim these wheels are powdercoated and they do nick and scratch very very easily. still tho, dont know how such a big chuck is missing...

sooooo now im thinking about repainting them, NOT powdercoating. i've never seen these wheels painted another color other than the original bronze and silver the come in. i have black with red lip in mind but im not sure. im open to any ideas.

please feel free to photoshop it up. i'll get a better pic with them on the car to photoshop.

 

Well, it has been advised to anyone buying aftermarket wheels to buy a fifth when you get the set for this very problem, curbing bending, or whatever.
So I hope you have another wheel.
Otherwise, be sure to buy a fifth one when you pick up these next wheels.
You may be able to take it to a wheel ship and have them repair it.

 

it wasnt curbed and def. isnt bent. i have5 other sets of wheels to use if i messed these up, absolutely no need to buy a new wheel, just needs paint. im kinda sick of the powercoat on these wheels because like i said, they nick and scatch fairly easily. tap with a tool, scrape with the air gauge, w/e and it'll nick the paint. these wheels wont be seeingvery much street use after this weekend. put them on the car this past weeksince i just got brand new tires and they needed to be broken in before i started racing with them. now that their just about broken in,i'll put my daily set on.

just looking for opinions on what color to paint them.

 

i posted this on a local forum and someone made a bunch of photoshoped ideas....here my favorite ones.

grey with red lip

gunmetal with red lip

black with red lip

black with pink lip

black with blue lip

 

your seriously thinking about the pink lip? i like the black with red

 

Those are some sexy wheels up close. Those pictures in your sig really don't do them justice at ALL, haha.

I voted for the black w/ red lip. I love the grey and gunmetal, but with a black car, I think the black is more appropriate and will flow better.

 

alright, now i know you like my car, but do you really have to copy the my wheels as well.....?

j/k, i've always loved black wheels, and in my case, especially with a red lip.

 

haha of course ej6, i wana be just like u[8D]

im really leaning towards black with red lip but for some reason i find black with blue lip somewhat appealing...hopefully i can make up my mind pretty soon lol

 

i like the black and red the most.although the black and blue may also look pretty nice too

 

I like the bronze color. Can't you just get some touch-up paint and clean them up a bit?