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Old 04-17-2012, 06:13 PM
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Wheels Dilemma

What I'd like to do is get some fancy new black wheels (my car is silver) but my budget is constrained right now.

I have standard 10 spoke S wheels on my coupe. Scratched the heck out of one of them so I need to get it refinished...what I'd like to do is just get them all redone in black instead. I know some folks don't like how they look, but it's good enough for me, for now. Only problem is, is that my G is the only car I own, and I can't not have it available, and I don't have another set of wheels to put on while the current one's are painted.

I'd noticed on ebay that some places are offering chromed wheels in a core exchange service...but none will do black. Since I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place here, what's the opinion of folks: do chrome wheels look dumb on a silver car (especially one with a stillen grill)??

Thanks for any input!!!

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Old 04-17-2012, 07:09 PM
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Hey bro, there are plenty of members on the forum that Plastidip their wheels and it looks good and it seems like a quick and easy project that you can do at home over the weekend.

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Old 04-17-2012, 07:46 PM
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Plasti dip if your budget is very low. The TSW Nurburgring's aren't as expensive as some of these other rims and look pretty nice in my opinion (matte gunmetal). Here's a pic Wheels Dilemma-0r00j.png
Old 04-17-2012, 09:26 PM
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Or gloss black like this guy...I'm having the darndest time trying to find wheels in 19" that I like. On set 4 so far...M45 Sport split 5 spokes.
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Old 04-17-2012, 10:38 PM
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if u were closer id let you borrow my extra set of wheels
Old 04-18-2012, 01:22 AM
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For get them painted it should be done by 1 day only, isn't it?
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It doesn't matter what other members think look good or not, if you like black rims on silver its your taste that matters most.

Now as for painting and a tight budget, plasti-dip is of course on the menu. However, if you do some research on the net you might find a few DIY's on how to repair and repaint you own rims (basecoat/clearcoat). That way you could work on one rim at a time and not lose time of use of your G (use your spare if you have to travel in an emergency). Sure it may look funny for a bit, but you still have use of your car and feel good you saved money and did it yourself.
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thats an nice stuff it would help me a lot thanks for the post.
Old 04-18-2012, 12:25 PM
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THANKS EVERYONE!!! Really appreciate the pointers!!!
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