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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 05:21 AM
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well then, that makes sense... I'm sure it's not going to be too tough to find a buyer...
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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I'm interested in using plasti-dip as it seems to be better than paint as it's like a spray vinyl. I'm considering getting the make your own color kit. $30 isn't too bad...but I'm not sure how much I'ld need for all 4 rims.
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by scion71tc


Photoshop of what my car will look like when I powder coat my stockies.
Hell yes! That'ld be so metal on my BSP.
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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It's funny how I photoshopped that exact color before everyone else

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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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hahaha ^^^ I did a different shade
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Jasper Ash
I only put two on the car and I decided that I don't like it. I don't know why just yet. So as of right now - these are up for sale.

not bad if you slam it dwn...

those apartments look farmiliar, but than again everything in FL looks the same..
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 04:16 AM
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here's what mine looked like b4
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 04:22 AM
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thats one sick ___ car and picture, love it
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 04:47 AM
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nice
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by G2Low
not bad if you slam it dwn...

those apartments look farmiliar, but than again everything in FL looks the same..
LOL. Everything looks exactly the same.

I need to be lower. I thought S-Techs would do it, but I'm not satisfied. This pic doesn't do the suspension justice though. I guess when you jack the car up the springs have to settle again? It was a bit lower, especially in the back, before I put these wheels on.

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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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omg those black rims look tight. Ima do them when ever i get the chance
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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going from spokes painted black to full rim black in a couple weeks ha ha
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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how did u guys paint those lips on the outer edge of the rims..did u use paint or sometype of other material?
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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its on the previous page
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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I'm lazy. How long does painting your rims take you guys? A good part of a day I imagine.

If I put on say 10 layers of clear coat, will the paint hold up for a good couple years?

Originally Posted by ar4434

here's what mine looked like b4
Nice!

Originally Posted by KFedyszyn
how did u guys paint those lips on the outer edge of the rims..did u use paint or sometype of other material?
Vinyl. Browse the thread, lots of info on how to do it.
Old Mar 12, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Painting my stockies took the better part of a three day weekend... but mine are a lil' more detailed than others... the typical one color job should take a day...
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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I love your rims...how'd you get them so clean?
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 06:17 AM
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Clean? I washed them... what exactly are you asking?
Old Mar 23, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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Hunter Green on my SW. I just did this last week. What does everyone think?


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