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Should i get my rims painted? Need opinions

Old 03-09-14, 10:49 PM
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Old 03-09-14, 11:07 PM
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it looks like you already painted them all black.
Old 03-09-14, 11:36 PM
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Plasti dip them...
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If you paint them black they'll look even less the value they really are.
I'd say polish them.
Old 03-09-14, 11:57 PM
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I would paint the faces black and keep the lips polished if possible.
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To be honest I don't even like the wheels. But you wouldn't want to paint them. Take them to a place that can powder coat them.
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Originally Posted by FlockoV8
Plasti dip them...
Lol the pictures of them black are plsti dipped
Old 03-10-14, 01:53 AM
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Yeah i dont know if i even like the wheels myself. I always go thru at least 3 sets befor i find the right ones lol



I will post better pictures tomarrow of them in black!
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Sale them
Old 03-10-14, 04:42 PM
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m
Better comparison photo
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Even though they are "expensive" type rims as previously posted about i think you should try to flip them and get something a lil cleaner looking. Once you paint um you'll narrow down your potential buyer group. Just sell um and try again.

I powder coated the rims in my signature and this was my experience. Still sold them it just took longer. I had about 7 others that woulda bought them sooner if i left them original.
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Originally Posted by gsean400
m Better comparison photo

the all black looks pretty good.
Old 03-12-14, 08:23 PM
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time for an upgrade on the rims!
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Lol this always happens to me when i get rims! Everyone else liked these but i wasnt feelin it too much myself. Now that i know im not alone, on to the next one! Maybe ill go with the mesh this time
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Can anyone help me out with this? The lip was painted black and it looks like it could have been a rattle can job cause the lip is a semi gloss color and not the same as the black on the face. How could i get them back to chrome?

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