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Powder coating rims this weekend - thoughts?

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Old 01-05-13, 12:44 PM
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Went with Steel Gray Pearlescent 80% gloss... We'll see in a few days how this turns out.

Meanwhile.....

Old 01-05-13, 12:48 PM
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I like the new grill, looks good on your car ^^
Old 01-05-13, 01:01 PM
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shietttt man is that the JP grill?? lucky. nah scratch that im jealous.
Old 01-05-13, 01:12 PM
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Black chrome would work. I personally don't like a darker wheel colors on black elegant cars..
Old 01-05-13, 01:20 PM
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I only dig a dark wheel if it still has a chrome or polished lip. anything else looks like nascar car to me
Old 01-05-13, 05:12 PM
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thats the taba grill, right? wanna see the finished product with the new wheel color
Old 01-05-13, 09:58 PM
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In for pics... like that grill
Old 01-06-13, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SoicyGS300
thats the taba grill, right? wanna see the finished product with the new wheel color
Yes ^_^

Originally Posted by tmf2004
In for pics... like that grill
I do2 bro... Its a solid build too ... heavy
Old 01-06-13, 07:09 PM
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Mike, how is the fitment and access to the hood latch?
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Mike, how is the fitment and access to the hood latch?
Both are perfect for my grill. It was a lil tricky getting 2 of the bolts in but once i did everything lined up and secured solid. The latch is a solid piece of metal much more secure there over oem. Nothin wrong with oem this is just more solid
Old 01-06-13, 07:22 PM
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any closer pics of the grill? and the wheeels?
Old 01-07-13, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
any closer pics of the grill? and the wheeels?
Wheels wont be ready till the end of the week. Here are the closer shots:





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lovin that grill
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more blending coming just wanted to share an update






And.... Plenty of shine




The color came out exactly how i wanted. Up close you can see the pearlescent sparkles... Better pictures after they get mounted.
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Very nice! I like the color choice.


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