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Old 08-11-2010, 10:49 PM
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Nice job. I painted my wheels over a year ago and it hasn't chipped one bit.
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Old 08-11-2010, 10:57 PM
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Right now they kind of stand out on your car but if you were to support them with some tint and some graphics it would blend nicely.

I have painted wheels in the past on two occasions with similar results. Always turns out nice doesn't hold up well. After the last time I vowed to never paint another set of wheels.
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Old 08-12-2010, 04:05 AM
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def looks better than stock! get some tire shine though
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Old 08-12-2010, 05:20 AM
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I think it looks quite nice, but up close, not a perfect circle. It'd be quite difficult to get one anyways, so great job!
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Old 08-12-2010, 05:52 AM
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i would have saved the $30 for a professional job with powder coat
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Old 08-12-2010, 06:56 AM
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well done man, looks good.
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Old 08-12-2010, 11:25 AM
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I have a quart of single stage Vista Blue paint that I bought for a small touch up job and have been thinking about making my wheels match the car. After seeing that, I just might do it.
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Old 08-12-2010, 01:36 PM
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yea gotta get some tire wax soon

go for the vista blue dude, it'll match your car perfectly
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:17 PM
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ya, I think tire wax is the one thing that can set your car off, especially if you have a decent amount of side wall.
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by KonaStangPete
yea gotta get some tire wax soon

go for the vista blue dude, it'll match your car perfectly
I've got these wheels and was thinking about painting the inner portions and let the spokes stay like they are. Been playing around with Gimp with the photo. Looks pretty cool.
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