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Silver Paint for 1st gen rims

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bubbas, Sep 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM.

  1. Sep 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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    bubbas

    bubbas [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone know what is the closest metallic silver paint for the pickets in the 1998 era first gen rims? Prefer brush on but spray might work. Thx
     
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    Spray paint, take them off and use about a foot of thin sheet metal pressed against the edge tire.
     
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    Is there one that comes with a thick
    foam tip? Instead of spray?
     
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    If you brush or sponge them they’re going to look like crap. JMHO
     
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    I aint painting the flat parts just the indented parts. If I spray how do I get it only on i dented parts then? Spray will be all over the place.
     
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    Painter’s tape…
     
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    ahhh oroblem is tires are on pain in the arse
     
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    It’s not as bad as you think. I have done it many times just set aside six hours or so and a little patience.
     
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    Playing cards are a very easy and effective way to protect tires still mounted.

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