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Old 11-07-2012, 01:00 AM
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Do you think it would look good?
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Old 11-07-2012, 01:28 AM
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You should try plasti-dip! It's a spray on plastic. Basically of you don't end up liking how they look black you just peel it right off. That stuff is amazing. It's like 5-6 a can at home depot. You need 2 cans.
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Originally Posted by Miguel_in_Denver
You should try plasti-dip! It's a spray on plastic. Basically of you don't end up liking how they look black you just peel it right off. That stuff is amazing. It's like 5-6 a can at home depot. You need 2 cans.
Thanks! I did a google search on it and it sounds pretty cool.
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Yeah, I'd try plasti dip to test out the look. I did that with my wheels, and then got them powdercoater once I knew I liked the look

But to answer the question, I like how they look now better for your car's color. Has a cleaner look. Not as much of a fan of all black wheels on MMM cars (though it can look good when done right). That color looks really good with silver/machined/polished wheels, something in that color family. And throw on some clear corners

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Dip the whole rim, but leave the lip DONE!
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id say leave them as is
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No way! That color BEGS for chrome!

If you want dark, go gunmetal.

Either way, I think it needs non stock wheels for sure.
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I wouldn't waste the $14 on paint or the time to paint them on those wheels.
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No. I don't like black wheels any way but rattle canned stock wheels scream someone wants to change wheels but can't afford new wheels" while stockers aren't the prettiest atleast when they are clean I have respect for the person taking care of their car. Painted stockers just look half *** to me.
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Id leave them too, dont go black unless you have aftermarket wheels I think they need to have less spokes to look good in black.
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Originally Posted by ZeeSNuttS
Dip the whole rim, but leave the lip DONE!
Speaking of which when are we experimenting with my z06 rim????
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I think they look good the way they are.



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