2011 Explorer Base Wheel Cover Modification

[2011explorerbase]

Hi everyone,

I'm almost done with this project, and took several photos detailing the steps involved. I still have to put on a clear gloss coat, and do some touch up work to the center part of the cover. This adds a really nice "custom" look to the standard wheel covers. Total cost ~$25. I used high quality spray paints...

STOCK WHEELS

AFTER SANDING

AFTER PRIMER

AFTER BLACK COAT (X2)

AFTER TAPE REMOVAL

...NEXT WILL BE AFTER GLOSS COAT, AND TOUCH UP TO CENTER...

 

[JETZ]

Why such giant full res pics (1935 X 2592)?

 

[NAYDAMO]

Nicely done...

 

[VinceL]

Wow! Those pics are huge, LOL!

Wheels look good, nice job.

One suggestion I would have is to resize your pics to 800x600 or 1024x768 next time you post. Makes things a little easier to read on devices other than a high res computer monitor.

What else do you have planned for your ride? Keep us posted

 

[smithj33]

Looks good, but you can see the primer showing through in some spots.

 

[jonredcorn]

That looks awesome! I thought about doing the same to my base. Can you post pictures of them on your ride?

Again - nice job!

 

[dmlns1092]

Look great! Can you take a picture with them on the vehicle?

 

[dmlns1092]

Do you have to remove the lug nuts before you can take off the wheel covers?

 

[VinceL]

Yes. The lug nuts have a rim on them at the base that acts as the retention mechanism for the wheel covers.