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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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I painted the stock rims leaving just the polished lips.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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Looks great Chris!
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Looks nice. I believe you spent more time than I did. I just paint the whole thing black.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Yeah I just figured it would look nice keeping the polished sections, it pops more too with the black against polished alumnium.
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I think that looks absolutely spot on. Nice work
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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what did you use to paint it with, i plan to do it for my set also.
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what did you use to paint it with, i plan to do it for my set also.
I'm not sure, I brought them to someone who professionally painted them, I'm assuming it was just an auto paint, and then I know there is a couple coats of clear.
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The wheels suit your car great. Good job!
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Cool....can't wait to see them on Tues.
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