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Old 05-03-2004, 07:08 PM
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I want them to match my silver overlays...and was wondering...since ill be usiung spray paint....if i should use Silver or Chrome....the chrome seems more like a lighter silver with some metallic to it....so it sparkes more....the silver is more like a flat light gray


what you think?
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The "chrome" paint doesn't last . . . .
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Get them Powder Coated. Probably cost you 20$!! They look sweet like that, NOT with spray paint..
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well i got them with a form of that chrome with a light clear coat...see how it holds in the weather...ill improve on them later...buyt they look awesome!!!!! now its a matter of me cleaning the car
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Got any pictures? I am kinda curious to see how that looks.
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I'd like to see some pics too. I'm debating doing it on my car.
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Default gotta photoshop of what it will look like

i gotta wash the car lol...so this photoshop will do....its pretty close
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I did mine silver (along with the side vents).
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what rotors are those BLKTA?

btw looks great. I may do mine in silver... hrmmm
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i got the side vents too...i will take pictures when i get the banner on
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I had my side vents painted metallic silver, then clear coated for $10... Looks pretty good IMO.
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what rotors are those BLKTA?

btw looks great. I may do mine in silver... hrmmm
Thanks. They are from Irotor. They're a sponsor now, but I bought them on ebay last January. Good rotor for the price.



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