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Sep 1, 2006 | 03:14 PM

swisslexusclub

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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

Sep 1, 2006 | 03:18 PM

menech

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wow those look pretty nice!

do you have some more pics? Also how expensive was it?

Sep 1, 2006 | 03:21 PM

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mmmmmmmmm i think i might do that isntead of buying new rims!

Sep 1, 2006 | 03:22 PM

swisslexusclub

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Last edited by swisslexusclub; Sep 1, 2006 at 03:27 PM.

Sep 1, 2006 | 03:25 PM

Flipsonic

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Originally Posted by imaputz

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.

Sep 1, 2006 | 04:48 PM

menech

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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

Sep 3, 2006 | 10:50 PM

acl15

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can you post up some more pictures? are they shiney and reflective like normal chrome in light?

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Sep 4, 2006 | 09:54 PM

Oum'sIS

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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.