Paint Rims or Not? pics...
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Paint Rims or Not? pics...
I am trying to decide if I should paint my rims black or gold.
Or maybe just leave as is.
Im thinking of just painting or powder-coating the spokes
what do you guys think?
and how much do you think it will cost?
any advice will help
Or maybe just leave as is.
Im thinking of just painting or powder-coating the spokes
what do you guys think?
and how much do you think it will cost?
any advice will help
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my yamaha R1 was black with gold rims and gold forks
loved the way it looked but im too chicken to try it out on the car
ill see if someone can photoshop a pic before i do anything
loved the way it looked but im too chicken to try it out on the car
ill see if someone can photoshop a pic before i do anything
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the lips either gloss gunmetal or gloss black. Or the entire wheel gloss gunmetal or black.
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It's a C63 but it should give you a good idea of what black and gold would look like. . .
http://www.forgestar.com/blog/?p=775
http://www.forgestar.com/blog/?p=775
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It's a C63 but it should give you a good idea of what black and gold would look like. . .
http://www.forgestar.com/blog/?p=775
http://www.forgestar.com/blog/?p=775
that looks awesome in the c63
im going to make up my mind on what i want done by the end of the week.
You should do yours gold
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OP - please consider you have a 2-pc wheel. If the shop is taking it apart to do the job (which should be the right way), I recommend you demand all 76 rivets replaced.
The rivets hold the face to the barrel and these tend to lose grip/thread after you "unscrew" them. For your own safety, you should not cut corners and get everything replaced and resealed.
Also, take close attention to "orange peel" on the surface and make sure the painter takes care of the lines and the ///AMG logo. If they don't do it right, you won't see the same depth on the wheels as before.
Go with a reputable shop, it's not worth saving $200 for a crappy job that can compromise safety and a perfect OEM wheel. Your budget should be around $100-$125/wheel.
Good luck and post pics when you are done.
The rivets hold the face to the barrel and these tend to lose grip/thread after you "unscrew" them. For your own safety, you should not cut corners and get everything replaced and resealed.
Also, take close attention to "orange peel" on the surface and make sure the painter takes care of the lines and the ///AMG logo. If they don't do it right, you won't see the same depth on the wheels as before.
Go with a reputable shop, it's not worth saving $200 for a crappy job that can compromise safety and a perfect OEM wheel. Your budget should be around $100-$125/wheel.
Good luck and post pics when you are done.
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OP - please consider you have a 2-pc wheel. If the shop is taking it apart to do the job (which should be the right way), I recommend you demand all 76 rivets replaced.
The rivets hold the face to the barrel and these tend to lose grip/thread after you "unscrew" them. For your own safety, you should not cut corners and get everything replaced and resealed.
Also, take close attention to "orange peel" on the surface and make sure the painter takes care of the lines and the ///AMG logo. If they don't do it right, you won't see the same depth on the wheels as before.
Go with a reputable shop, it's not worth saving $200 for a crappy job that can compromise safety and a perfect OEM wheel. Your budget should be around $100-$125/wheel.
Good luck and post pics when you are done.
The rivets hold the face to the barrel and these tend to lose grip/thread after you "unscrew" them. For your own safety, you should not cut corners and get everything replaced and resealed.
Also, take close attention to "orange peel" on the surface and make sure the painter takes care of the lines and the ///AMG logo. If they don't do it right, you won't see the same depth on the wheels as before.
Go with a reputable shop, it's not worth saving $200 for a crappy job that can compromise safety and a perfect OEM wheel. Your budget should be around $100-$125/wheel.
Good luck and post pics when you are done.
i found 2 pretty popular powder-coating shops in my area.
Ill swing by friday and find out what they have to say.
I was at a paint shop earlier this week and i decided i'd rather powder coat instead of painting.
thats the better route, correct?
you think my rims are a true 2 piece or just a look alike?
