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Old 03-24-2008, 08:05 PM
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Default I just ordered some paint...

to paint my wheels black. I know, I know...black wheels...but I did it in photoshop and it looks good to me, so I'm gonna give it a try. What do you think?

(I have OEM door trim and a black grill now also)
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Old 03-24-2008, 08:19 PM
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Default Sorry but the black doesn't do it for me.

Is it just a weird shadow or do you have a big dent at the rear of your car?

Any how, the cars lookin' great!
Old 03-24-2008, 08:25 PM
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Default That's a nice dent from the previous owner. :/

The car needs quite a bit of body work...it's on the list.

I'll probably end up painting it, so all the body work will get done then.
Old 03-24-2008, 08:37 PM
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Default Well, I think black rims can look good, depending on the car's color.

A white car with black rims may tend to look a bit like a taxi.
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Default Hit.

Paint the mirror covers black too, for extra win.
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Default Re: Sorry but the black doesn't do it for me.

Agree, looks fugly
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in the rear quarter panel.
Old 03-25-2008, 06:42 AM
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Default I'd leave the lips silver. Be careful of spray can black, you can't really get....

good atomization of paint like from a spray gun so I hope it works out for you.
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Default save your $$ and have'em anodized black. you will be much happier with

the look. black spray paint is, well, spray paint. iv noticed from experience that wheels look much better when the metal is treated rather than covered with paint, unless of coarse you're goin for white or some other coler that ist done in anodization..

cheers .. dave
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Black wheels with color matched pin stripe around the edge.


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