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Old Jan 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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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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Here is the original photo, there is a marked difference.......
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Ok, if you say so. I say it is a waste of money. JMO.
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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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Has anyone had wheels painted before? I know some have painted calipers, etc...
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Has anyone had wheels painted before? I know some have painted calipers, etc...
I think powder coating would be a better solution.
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