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Old 02-23-11, 08:34 PM
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hey guys -- when i bought my IS the previous owner had put on some chrome 19" MB Design CLS wheels -- I am not a huge fan of chrome, but like the look overall of the wheel. What do you guys think of this wheel refinished to a black pearl / black chrome look, and is it possible? Otherwise, I really like the looks of the OE black pearl 10-spoke.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas? I hate CHROME.
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Old 02-23-11, 08:38 PM
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that first wheel with second pics color would look decent imho. and chrome is wack, like chicken snax.
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you should ****** up some bbs forged isf wheels in that case. i think you may need 5 mm spacers to clear is350, ok on 250. happen to have some for sale as well let me know if you're interested.


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I think it's a cool idea, you may have to spend some major $ though to get it dipped in black chrome and finding a shop that can do it good may be a challenge too (depending where your at). You may also want to try powder coating as an option. I've always like the gloss graphite grey finish of the ISF wheels. Think that finish would go well with your rims.
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Originally Posted by JMBillsta
you should ****** up some bbs forged isf wheels in that case. i think you may need 5 mm spacers to clear is350, ok on 250. happen to have some for sale as well let me know if you're interested.


will it fit 2gs?
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Originally Posted by MarkoJames
Thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas? I hate CHROME.
I agree, I don't like chrome wheels either. Black or stealth chrome would be much better. Might be cheaper and easier to find another set of wheels in the style and finish you prefer.
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The wheels would look good refinished in black chrome but it's going to cost you a pretty penny to have the done I would just look into getting new wheels.
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thanks for the input guys - i think what i'm going to do is try to find a buyer for these wheels/tires and move on to just the OE black pearl pictured. I wasn't sure how much a refinish would run, but obviously more expensive and time consuming than just grabbing a new set from what it sounds like to me...
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Those smoky IS F wheels look sick! Get those
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Sffd -- your car is SICK. Nicely done from what I can see!
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Originally Posted by MarkoJames
Sffd -- your car is SICK. Nicely done from what I can see!
Thanks...click under my screen name and I have more pics there.

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Old 02-26-11, 03:36 PM
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Maybe you should give this a try

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/shadow/
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