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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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What do you guys think? Which one do you like?



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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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if you already own the black rims, i like the second pic. but the rims dissapear. i think i would like the top with black outside ring and chrome or white center.
just me, but my wife hates my sense of color. just saying.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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The last one...but I like black accents on almost any color car.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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I really like the last one..
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Sorry, older cars were designed for chrome and look better with chrome. Blackout treatment looks OK on Hondas...
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Sorry, older cars were designed for chrome and look better with chrome. Blackout treatment looks OK on Hondas...
x2 satin black is for engine blocks and frames.......
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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My vote is #1
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by S10xGN
Sorry, older cars were designed for chrome and look better with chrome. Blackout treatment looks OK on Hondas...


True...but maybe its black chrome?
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Last pic as long as it's gloss black. If it's a flat black then stick with the chrome. There's a reason they don't make cars with chrome bumpers anymore
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 01cherryreds10
There's a reason they don't make cars with chrome bumpers anymore
Exactly.
It can't be flat black. It has to be more of a satin.

I'm not really a white car kinda guy because I think only service vehicles should be white.
But #4 is definitely the best looking IMO too.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 04:30 AM
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Do #4, that's badass
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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I like the 1st one. 60's cars need chrome.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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maybe not the answer you are looking for but, stare at them for an hour or so right before bedtime, sleep on it, and do it the way you wake up feeling good about in the morning.
Its your car, do it your way. You can already see by the posts only half the people are not going to like it which ever way you go.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Chalk up another one for #4. #2 and #3 are pretty slick to, but with the car in that low the all chrome treatment makes me think Lo'rida. But if that is waht you are going for...

I also agree with everyones satin or black chrome recommendations. Good luck!
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Well as of right now the rims are satin black. I tried to have them black chromed but it didn't turn out so they re stripped them and I had them powder coated satin black! My GOAL is a show/driver but I want something you don't see. Every car show I go to 95% of the cars are alike. So hopefully it will be the odd ball in the group.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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don't getto it up by blacking out everything. It is a classic car. Treat it that way.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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#3. i like the split in the side
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Number one
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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I would think ghettoed out would be 24"+ rims with a lift kit and Lamborghini doors! Lime green and pink paint! Lol lol
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