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I felt like trying something different, so I decided to paint my rims. any thoughts?
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to be honest with you... i think it looks pretty damn good. what did you use to paint them? goes good with your color. not really digging the side decal though.<a href=\"http://cardomain.com/id/articacid\" target=\"_blank\">2002 35th Anniv. Black Camaro M5</a><br />Mods: Carsound Cat, SLP Loudmouth, Whisper Lid w/ K&N, J&M LCA\'s, ST Springs, eD Stereo(146.7 dB)<br />\'88 K1500 305 V8 Auto(Winter) -
awesome!
How do you think they will last like that?96 Camaro M5. Dark metallic gree (?dont know the offical color name)<br />Home made Intake :: Headers, 3inch headers back to Flowmaster muffler :: spec stage 3 clutch Now installed, waiting for 3.42\'s and LSD next month<br /><a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y192/RiceEatingCamaro/?action=view¤t=newcar.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">My Car</a> <br /><br />Totalled Car.<br /><a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/k/sk8er305/\" target=\"_blank\">96 CamaroRS</a>Comment
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eh. not my tasteDave:
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I think the work done on them is very nice but they look more like they're just aged or something than actual "gold"
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Looks good, it looks similar to mine lol. Did you use Dupli-color bronze? You might want to polish the lip, it makes the rim look a little better.
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oo you guys are giving me sweet ideas.
Hey wenbanfirebird how long have u had your rims like that?
How does the paint hold up to the road and what not?>96 Camaro M5. Dark metallic gree (?dont know the offical color name)<br />Home made Intake :: Headers, 3inch headers back to Flowmaster muffler :: spec stage 3 clutch Now installed, waiting for 3.42\'s and LSD next month<br /><a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y192/RiceEatingCamaro/?action=view¤t=newcar.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">My Car</a> <br /><br />Totalled Car.<br /><a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/k/sk8er305/\" target=\"_blank\">96 CamaroRS</a>Comment
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I don't like the looks of it.-Rick<br /><br />Bright White \'95 Firebird Convertible 3.4L A4 - Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back, Zexel Torsen Posi-traction, Black Checkered Stripes, Clear Corners, Misc. Appearance Mods.<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2077741\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2077741</a> <br /><br />AIM ID: AxSlaneComment
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Looks decent but i do suggest polishing the lip... just jack the rear up on stands, put the car in gear and let it idle then hit it with a dremel [img]smile.gif[/img]-Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>Comment
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hahaha yea that'll take care of the rears.
i guess u can go ahead and rotate the tires and u kill two birds with one stone ay?96 Camaro M5. Dark metallic gree (?dont know the offical color name)<br />Home made Intake :: Headers, 3inch headers back to Flowmaster muffler :: spec stage 3 clutch Now installed, waiting for 3.42\'s and LSD next month<br /><a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y192/RiceEatingCamaro/?action=view¤t=newcar.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">My Car</a> <br /><br />Totalled Car.<br /><a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/k/sk8er305/\" target=\"_blank\">96 CamaroRS</a>Comment
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thanks for the replies and criticizms.
I sanded them down first, put 2 or 3 coats of primer on them, put 3 coats of Dupli-color paint, and finished them up with 2 layers of clear coat.
I realize the color combo isn't for everyone, but I am real happy with the way they turned out. I get a lot of compliments on the rims.
What is involved in polishing the lip? Thanks again guys\'98 3.8L m5<br /><br />whisper lid<br />SLP CAI <br />lsd <br />3.73 gears <br />Flowmaster American Thunder catback exhaustComment
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If you decided to polish the lip you have to take all the orginal paint off. I used paint remover. Then move through the grades of sand paper 180-400, next I used a dremel to polish the lip going through different rouges. Mask off the lip (pin striping tape), rim and go through the prep stages,ect.
So far, they have been on the car over six months now. They do chip, if you smack the torue wrech in to it on accident, but overall they hold pretty well. Just like the car paint I did wet sand them to have more a glossy look.2001 Sunset Orange Firebird<br />V6? Nothing Special... Maybe?<br /><br />The Car: <a href=\"http://cardomain.com/id/sunsetbird01\" target=\"_blank\">http://cardomain.com/id/sunsetbird01</a><br />Other: <a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/sunsetbird01\" target=\"_blank\">http://community.webshots.com/user/sunsetbird01</a><br />The Owner: <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/9788480\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.myspace.com/9788480</a>Comment
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I bet they will look like **** after a while :DComment
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unnecesaryOriginally posted by BiH:
I bet they will look like **** after a while :DThe confusion surrounds me <br />change is imminent<br />if I were they<br />we could be greatComment
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i like them.
wenban i like yours too.
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