Painted stock wheels
09-01-06, 03:14 PM
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Painted stock wheels
I really like the stock wheels and as the summer is almost over, here in Switzerland, I decided to get the 18 inch wheels painted (dark chrome) instead of spending thousands for new wheels. I'll wait for next spring
Mods:
- H&R Lowering springs
- Painted wheels
- tinted windows
Next:
- caliper paint
- maybe oem rear spoiler
I really have to get some spacers as well
09-01-06, 03:18 PM
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wow those look pretty nice!
do you have some more pics? Also how expensive was it?
09-01-06, 03:21 PM
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mmmmmmmmm i think i might do that isntead of buying new rims!
09-01-06, 03:22 PM
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menech
wow those look pretty nice!
do you have some more pics? Also how expensive was it?
Thanks! I think it really looks great! Never thought it would turn out like this.
Some more pics (low quality, will take some good pics tomorrow):
Well, Switzerland is kind of expensive and I payed 250 Swiss francs/wheel, so 1000 swiss francs (about 780 USD).
It's a two step procedure:
1. Paint the wheel black
2. second layer special silver (we call it argentum-silver)
This way you can choose on how dark or light the wheels should turn out.
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09-01-06, 03:25 PM
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mmmmmmmmm i think i might do that isntead of buying new rims!
C'mon putz, you're still single. You can afford a set of iForge for your sexy ride.
09-01-06, 04:48 PM
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C'mon putz, you're still single. You can afford a set of iForge for your sexy ride.
Flip's got a good point putzy
it's not like you have an expensive girlfriend to support either so no excuse for not rolling on blinged out 20s
09-03-06, 10:50 PM
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can you post up some more pictures? are they shiney and reflective like normal chrome in light?
09-03-06, 10:51 PM
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looks really nice! is 780USD how much it should cost on average? just seems high to me, but then again i know nothing about paints
09-04-06, 09:54 PM
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Dude, thats a great idea, and you're saving some major bucks. Good Call! I bet with that color (I cant really tell from your pics yet) that the brake dust wont show up as bad.
09-04-06, 10:20 PM
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YEs better pics would be nice please ..
09-04-06, 10:23 PM
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lol... damn you guys!! damn you!!!
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C'mon putz, you're still single. You can afford a set of iForge for your sexy ride.
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menech
Flip's got a good point putzy
it's not like you have an expensive girlfriend to support either so no excuse for not rolling on blinged out 20s
09-04-06, 11:11 PM
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i think this look is good on the darker color rides.. but it does look sweet
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09-06-06, 12:16 AM
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damn that does look good.. do you think it'll look good on black?