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Old 09-17-2012 | 02:24 PM
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Old 10-02-2012 | 04:07 PM
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nice - doing anything else apperence wise?
front lip spolier?
Old 10-02-2012 | 04:39 PM
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Very nice!! I'm considering a full color change on my car, and this color is at the top of my list for colors. If I were you, I would next paint the calipers, tint your tails, and paint the badges black as well.
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i like how it was better but black doesnt look bad. im assuming more is coming.
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The wheels are lost on that dark car. I would like them on a white of silver car.
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Originally Posted by Gunslinger09
The wheels are lost on that dark car. I would like them on a white of silver car.
i agree. though ive never been a fan of black rims they would stick out more on a lighter color.
Old 10-09-2012 | 09:47 AM
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Looks good!
Old 10-09-2012 | 11:08 AM
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very nice, gives the car a whole new look!
Old 10-09-2012 | 01:33 PM
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LPE event:

Waggz phone takes much better pics than mine!


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Old 10-16-2012 | 10:05 AM
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Man i swear everyone paints their wheels black now. It looks dirty to me, in a bad way. Plus black and gray is so played out its ridiculous.

On a lighter note, either copper or bronze wheels would look absolutely amazing on that car. Rustoleum has it in rattle cans, holds up real well especially with a clear coat over it. Might want to look into it...
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If I had bought a black one I was going to do bronze or gold, but I didn't want to deal with keeping black paint nice.

Black wheels are very popular right now, for all makes and models. But I still like it.
Old 10-16-2012 | 01:20 PM
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attached is a picture of my gf's 5th gen L99. Matte gunmetal TSW nurburgrings with flat black grandsport stripes.

i love the grey/black scheme!!
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I like it. Looks good.
Old 10-16-2012 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
If I had bought a black one I was going to do bronze or gold, but I didn't want to deal with keeping black paint nice.

Black wheels are very popular right now, for all makes and models. But I still like it.
Well hey it's your car do what you like. At least you didn't do flat black, ughhhh.
But hey I'm crazy, i had a blue Audi with green wheels
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i love the painted tail light bezels on yours john...been thinking of doing that to her car too
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Yeah actually my bezels are vinyl wrapped but they are black.

Heritage grille is calling my name but I think I'll keep doing performance mods, up next... converter.



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