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Old 03-29-12, 06:08 PM
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Got these wheels in a trade for my G35 wheels. They were in rough shape. I'm fixing them up slowly. Not the best wheels but figure they looked better than some stock rims. They are Work Euroline Type N's. 18x9/10 +38/33. Let me know what you think. All opinions, advice, and comments welcomed.









This is what she used to look like



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This is what they looked like before




And after I stripped the clear coat and polished them up heres what it looks like
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Ur work on um looks good... Its amazing what a lil tlc can do
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Yeah...def some sweet "WORK"! lol
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what did you use to strip the clear? I love your car, it looks boss with the black housing headlights.
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Originally Posted by blackgloss
Ur work on um looks good... Its amazing what a lil tlc can do
Yea i was a lil hesitant cuz my G35's were in really good condition but those wheels were rough. but a lil elbow grease goes a long way

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Yeah...def some sweet "WORK"! lol
Lol Haha. thanks bro
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nice wheels looks good with a lil elbrow grease can do
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Originally Posted by BBRolex
what did you use to strip the clear? I love your car, it looks boss with the black housing headlights.
Thanks I used aircraft remover. got it from wal mart for a couple bucks. I would get something that comes liquid in the future tho. that stuff was pretty messy and a few times it got on my arm and burned. I was wearing gloves but next time im putting on long sleeves too
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car actually really good on the g35's. Would be awesome if you step-liiped them to asgressive 19's.
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better before
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Originally Posted by tiger4life
car actually really good on the g35's. Would be awesome if you step-liiped them to asgressive 19's.
That would be nice. They are 2 pc welded however so idk if the cost would be worth it. i think it would be better to just get some new wheels. but i do always have that option
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I feel bad saying this, but you did ask. I know everyone has a wheel they love/like, sometimes it may flow w/ the car and sometimes it wont. Your old setup consisting of the g35 wheels was a much nicer combo. They just flow better and look cleaner, appealing to the eye. Inevitably its your ride, enjoy it as you see fit.
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Originally Posted by JDMJNKY
I feel bad saying this, but you did ask. I know everyone has a wheel they love/like, sometimes it may flow w/ the car and sometimes it wont. Your old setup consisting of the g35 wheels was a much nicer combo. They just flow better and look cleaner, appealing to the eye. Inevitably its your ride, enjoy it as you see fit.
you ain't got to feel bad. i mean some people like it some don't. at the end of the day i can always switch wheels again. these weren't going to be permanent. just something so i can rude on till i can get something really nice. these wheels will sell for more than some stock g35 wheels anyway. that was my real goal.
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nice come-up!!
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they look smooth but the G's were smoother lol.


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