APT 179 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Was looking through some pics of RS's with painted lips, now im really keen to do it to my own set. Does anyone have any pics for inspiration of e30s with painted RS lips? - i seem to only find a lot of VW's black lip with a silver center would be good to see.. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Instead of doing that do this: http://jasonsgrainofsalt.files.wordpress.c...01/94611549.gif Lol. They are real I saw them in a forum thread some where. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Hell, they must be real then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Woops forgot the sarcasm font Dave I do remember it being done though, used a special glow in the dark paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Not RS's ... but cool nonetheless... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Haha ive seen that pic nathan didnt know whether to believe it or not. I reckon it can look pretty awesome with the right colours to match the car even without super wide lips, as long as you can get the right stance it should look mint.. Cheers guys keep em coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 I always wanted delphin barrels with green centres and green pin-stripe to match the cage in my old coupe. That scheme might work with blue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) cbf attaching http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/344233..._600d180866.jpg LOL http://newbeetle.org/forums/attachments/ca...09-img_0404.jpg Not sure if you have seen this either for some inspiration, even though it ain't beemers: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?...&p=66158444 ^ God I want the baby blue ones in that thread. Too late to change my color choice??? lol Edited June 23, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Was looking at something more subtle Jon, haha Black Lips, Silver/Gold Centre, Silver Bolts. Done Deal ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 That first one isnt bad aye.. too many choices not enough wheels. And that last page is how i initially got the idea. - halfway through the page Black lips Red bolts and White Centre. Love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 ^ Yeah, as I said to someone before, 4 wheels, one wheel a different color lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 ^ Yeah, as I said to someone before, 4 wheels, one wheel a different color lol I'd rock different colours for left and right side. That'd be awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) I think we have a winner. Edited June 23, 2010 by APT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 ^ IMO don't have too much black or they will get lost in the guards along with your dark blue paint. Your decision though, will look great regardless. I am starting to pull mine apart tomorrow, can't wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Let me know of your 'technique' on seperating them are you going to put them in the oven to heat them up before hand ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) ^ Heatgun and a rubber mallet. I have read about 100 DIY threads online. Edited June 23, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VeeDub 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 ^ Heatgun and a rubber mallet. I have read about 100 DIY threads online. You'll find that you might not get the centre out like that unless you're lucky. If you have a tyre lying around, place the rim face down on the tyre (put a towel or something soft on the ground underneath). Get a bit of 4x2 or long piece of timber and ram it into the centre downwards through the tyre and onto the soft object. Take care and start soft, i've found that the most effective way to get the centres out. Oven and rubber mallet for lips works fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 ^ Yip had read that also. Cheers mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 23, 2010 ^ IMO don't have too much black or they will get lost in the guards along with your dark blue paint. Worse than that, black lips will appear to merge with the tyre. You'll look like you're running 12" rims with huge balloon tyres. The lip has to stand out from the tyre to give that BBS-step-illusion of a bigger size rim. Lighter, brighter = better. Do wtf you want with the centres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Example: Squint your eyes and tell me this doesn't look like stupid clown tyres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Don't do black lips, although the murdered RS's look cool, these aren't for a show car now are they? as soon as a little brake dust gets on the lips.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 thats prity trick pj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 thats prity trick pj Gimme some rims you want to look like that and for $70 a rim i will make 'em glow, and brighter than those ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 In the dark? If so, You have a deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
