The Lair

i didnt sleep that well last night. I didnt want to go and get "lunch" when I woke up. I had 3 eggs for my breakfast. But lunch, wasnt that great. When my co-worker gets in in an hour, I might just go to Chic Fil A.

side note:
GOT TRACKING NUMBER FOR MY TENT!!!

 

Sorry to hear that man. I absolutely hate sleeping poorly, which always happens to me when I'm working nights.

 

@EatSleepTacos

How did the wheels turn out buddy?

 

see my side note. Its much better news.

Also, luckily, this is my last night. Next week I will go back to a "normal" schedule. I dont go back to work until Wednesday next week

 

I have been up since 4am and have been walking like crazy today. Playing tourist is exhausting

 

I went to sleep at 3:30am. Woke up at 9. Then got into work at 3:45pm, and will be here until 2am.

Zombie mode engaged

 

Painting my Wheels

Parts list

• 1 can self etching primer
• 3 cans rustoleum satin black paint
• 1000 grit sand paper
• denatured alcohol
• dish soap
• gloves
• face mask

So I started by cleaning off the wheels really well with dish soap and a brush, to get the initial grime off. I followed that up with 1000 grit wet sand to take off the clear coat and rough up the surface. After rinsing them off, I blew them off with a leaf blower to get out any hiding water. I didn't want it dripping on my wet paint. I followed that up with alcohol and a microfiber to get off any remaining gunk.







First coat of primer





Second coat of primer



First, second and final coat of paint




Remember kids, safety first. This $5 mask was awesome, and I didn't smell any fumes through it at all.



While I was at it, I painted the drums. I tried getting them off by whacking the perimeter with a hammer, but they didn't come off. I know about the two threaded holes, but didn't feel like hunting through my bolts to see if any fit. I taped off the studs and painted them on the truck.




After letting them dry for a few hours, I mounted them! They're still a tiny bit tacky, but I was careful not to touch the wheel itself during reinstall. I don't plan on driving for a few days so they can cure.

 

Just posted!

 

Suuuuuper sweet!! ​

 

Thank you! I'm extremely happy with how they turned out. Next step is tinted windows to tie it together.

 

will you do that yourself? I want to tint mine

 

Hell no, I always leave that to the pros. I'm only gonna get the front two done to match the rear, so it'll be like $70.

 

the L.A. tint near me told me $360 for all of mine.. I want limo on the rear doors though

 

That's absurd. I've never paid more than $250 to have a car done, and that's with quality tint all around and a windshield brow.

 

ill call around. I am not too pressed on it. Have other things on my table

 

Are you gonna get the rear window done now that you have a cap with no window on there?

 

maybe not..

 

That'll knock off a good chunk of change!

 

Damn buddy she looks sexy! You did an awesome job with the wheels.

 

Thanks! Now comes the test of time to see how they hold up.