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Old May 28, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Default Picked up some Rims, But HELP!

I got a awesome deal for the Motegi 19 inch rims. They all have brand new tires except one. I grabbed them on my local craigslist for 450. They are not my exact stlye so I plan on making them a little more me. But I need some opinions. Should I keep the lip polished or paint it the same as the whole rim? What color, I am thinking gun metal or bronze. I also might do flat black but I don't know how that would turn out and last. I have had good turn outs with bronze and gunmetal as I have done about 4 sets of rims for ppl in them. Here are the rims and also a shot of my car now. Help me decide!!!




Old May 28, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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is throwing them in a river an option??
Old May 28, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
is throwing them in a river an option??
wtf bro
Old May 28, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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i would tend to agree with pete, those suckass
Old May 28, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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you should throw them on the car, and see what you think. We all have different opinions, but its your car do what you think would look nice you know.
Old May 28, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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I know they arent the best that is why I am asking for your opinions on how to paint them. I am not asking you to flame on them
Old May 28, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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To be slightly more objective than the above comments, whether I agree with them or not...


Leave the lip polished.
Old May 28, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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You think it would look better if I filled in the part of the 5 star where it sinks in? I think thats one reason they look ___
Old May 28, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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First, those rims look good. Defintely try them on your CAR AND SEE WHAT you THINK.

I would leave the lip polished. As an aside, being a bit different and not following the pack on your car's style is what makes (and breaks) trends.

Good luck.
Old May 28, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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Filled it in as in made it totally flush and painted over it ? I wouldn't personally. I'd just stick with painting the inner part and leave it at that.
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Originally Posted by Atr3yu
I know they arent the best that is why I am asking for your opinions on how to paint them. I am not asking you to flame on them
painting them would be like trying to put a tux on a turd.
Old May 28, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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just leave it
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:53 AM
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what ya want for ur bronze/gold stockies :D
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
is throwing them in a river an option??

Come on Pete! I love it....these are very ugly!
Old May 29, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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why is there a breaker bar attached to the car?

and i retract my previous statement.... there are very little actual rivers in orlando... throwing them in a lake would be an even better option.
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
why is there a breaker bar attached to the car?

and i retract my previous statement.... there are very little actual rivers in orlando... throwing them in a lake would be an even better option.
I took that shot right after doing my spring install....long story as to why it was left there for a day lol. Thanks for the encouragement!
Old May 30, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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+1 for the river, or lake
Old May 30, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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personally I think you should of just spent that money to powdercoat your stockies because personally I think stockies on brown on a bsp/fm look sick.
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