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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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What do you guys think? Took some time but i think I like them...

The pics don't do justice as far as the polish job on the front of the rim but you can kinnda tell....

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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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Before and after on the car?
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Sweet! Those are badass!
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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lets see some pics of it on the car.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Only have 2 done so far, as soon as i get them all done ill get some pics, thanks for the feedback
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You did a great job on those rims.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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That looks pretty good. What are you gonna do to the center caps?
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Roadhouse
That looks pretty good. What are you gonna do to the center caps?
thats a good question that im still tryin to figure out....any ideas??
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 05:35 AM
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leave the center caps out and use a chrome acorn style lug nut
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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God.... that must have took forever!!!!!!! But you do get 2
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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Looks good.
How long did that take you?
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Those look real good!! Nice job!
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
Looks good.
How long did that take you?

Hardest part is sanding down the wheels. Then have to buff out the polished part, tape it all off for paint. It takes a good time per wheel. Mabey 4-5 hours a wheel total? Thats just guessing, But I got the rims reals cheap so I thought it was worth it...
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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rims look good man, make sure you post some pics when your done.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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WOW, night and day difference!
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Good job. They look great.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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wow, looks like a pro did them
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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that is a huge improvement!
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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Wow keep us posted Im working on a deal for some ss rims and am really intrested to see how yours come out. what are you gonna do with the polished part of the rims? are you going to keep it just polished or clear it. ALso which paint did you use for the black. They look soo good def better than a normal ss rim.
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