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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Default How should i paint my rims

Hey Guys,
I have been wanting to paint my rims since ive never been happy with them but i dunno which way would look best. I have a few hours free today and would like to get it done. I made a few mock ups to see which one i like best but i cant decide, which one do you think looks best?

Black with silver lip


Black All Around


Dark Gray/ Gunmetal


Thanks for your help
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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I can't really see a difference between the first and third pics. I'm not fond of the second pic. The yellow stripe kinda cheapens the look, IMO. To be honest with you though I really don't like those rims... there's many others that you could get in black that will look a lot better, but if you like them that's all that really matters. Dare to be different!
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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The black rims are too fadish...and will look terrible ina couple years. They also make the wheels look much smaller and your sidewalls stand out.

I dont like any of them personally...but if forced to pick...number 3.


Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Thanks, I wasnt really crazy about the all black either. What yellow stripe is it that you dont like? And trust me, Ive hated these rims since the moment i bought the car. If i could get new ones I so would. I wanted to get the bullitts from the dealer but my parents were like oh these ones arnt really that bad[>:] Thats what i get for not makin my own decisions i suppose
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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There is a weird yellow line going around in the second pic, on the left side of the wheel, I think that is what she is talking about. IMO I left the lip unpainted because I thought it looked better, if you like the all black look that is up to you. Either one is a +1 from the stock rims.


Old Jul 12, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Oh i see it now, lol. I must of messed up somethin in photoshop. Lookin at it now i kinda like the all black ones but i dont want the wheels to look like spares. Eh looks like i better think about it some more. Avalanch3 i like your wheels
Old Jul 13, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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Id go for the black with the silver lip, and then get the chrome knock off center caps like i have in my sig..it would bring it out quite a lot.
and i have to say, you have an amazing looking car!!!
Old Jul 13, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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If I had your car... I would choose the 2nd all black option...
I would make that thing all 'murdered out'[sm=smiley16.gif]
Old Jul 13, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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ORIGINAL: project85

If I had your car... I would choose the 2nd all black option...
I would make that thing all 'murdered out'[sm=smiley16.gif]
Yea I agree on the all blacks LOL on the "Murdered Out" Ala Rob & Big

I believe the"Murdered Out" optionis a flat black?
Old Jul 13, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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Thanks for all the compliments guys. I think you are all right, and im going to try something different and paint the whole rim black. Murdered Out FTW But now should i go shiny black or flat black to match the stripes? My only problem with the flat black wheels is they might look dull and old. I dunno.

But my black wheels will definitely go with my black billet grille i put on there today.



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