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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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i was thinkin about painting my rims a flat black. will it look good. i dont know anyone whos painted their rims
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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Sometimes "no feedback" after an hour means something... other than "patience is a virtue."

Low-gloss might be ok... a flat finish may be hard to keep clean.

There are wheel-specific coatings available at the auto parts stores, and it might be best to stick with what's offered/recommended for wheels (meaning, likely not a flat finish).

Personally, on that color car, I'd probably go with custom chrome wheels or polished billets.

If that's not an option, and you feel the need for a change, I'd probably go with a brighter silver wheel coating.

Or, just polish up what you have if it's looking dingy.

If you do paint, prep will likely be key.
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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my friend did black on his rims for his jetta

i think it looks terrible i wouldnt do it

get yourself some billets like jim said
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 03:18 AM
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it will look like a$$, you need new rims - and black w/o a chrome /polished lip looks like duky too
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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miami u need to resize ur sig!
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