Thinking of painting spokes on stock wheels..

01-13-2011, 12:39 PM

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Thinking of painting spokes on stock wheels..

What do you think ...I have attached a photoshop example... Thinking of painting the spokes interior a metallic gloss black.. I have never had wheels painted before, so let me knw what I'm getting into.

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01-13-2011, 01:01 PM

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What do you think ...I have attached a photoshop example... Thinking of painting the spokes interior a metallic gloss black.. I have never had wheels painted before, so let me knw what I'm getting into.

Whats the big deal? They are dark grey now. I dont think your change is going to be hardly noticible to most.

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01-13-2011, 01:09 PM

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Here is the original photo, there is a marked difference.......

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01-13-2011, 01:10 PM

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Ok, if you say so. I say it is a waste of money. JMO.

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01-13-2011, 01:14 PM

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I don't think it'll be a "Wow!" difference, but I think there's enough of a difference that people who know what they're looking at will appreciate it.

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