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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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Default Fresh Powdercoat on my Steelies

The wheel covers make horrible scratches on the OEM wheels from mounting/dismounting.

I had them re-powdercoated so that I can run without the wheel covers:





I'll post pics of them on the car when the detail work is done.

-Pete
Old Nov 4, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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Thats awesome! I love steelies!!!
Old Nov 4, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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What did that run if you don't mind answering?
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MrRadi8
What did that run if you don't mind answering?
Would you believe $35 per wheel? I've got a hookup for powder coating,

The sandblasting alone takes over an hour for the 4 wheels!

I had my (considerably larger) S2000 wheels done with a lightly textured black powder - for the same price - and they look JDM sick.

I've found A LOT of hookups for parts and stuff through attending events and meeting people here in SoCal. I get about half of my parts and services for wholesale, and half for retail.

It pays (cash) to be nice to people!

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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 03:53 AM
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nice
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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DAAM! i would DEFFINITELY rock those.
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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I hate you. LOL

At that price I would be all over getting mine done.
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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Do you plan to put on trim rings??
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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All you need now it some stainless trim rings and some Tercel chrome center caps. I polished my steelies and they are almost that shiny with the original paint. Good job and post up some installed pics.
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