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Old 02-16-2009, 10:22 AM   #1
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Cool my rims

well i cant decide what would look good on my truck. Its gunna be a daily driver and a weekend warrior. When I'm finished its also gunna be flat black' here is a pic i want your opinions on what rims would look good so any suggestion is welcome.
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Old 02-16-2009, 10:33 AM   #2
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Re: my rims

I really like the 4x4 rallys with the rim painted gloss black and crome beauty rims and chrome center caps plus with some massive bogger tires they look really mean and the other style is another I like.
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Old 02-16-2009, 10:45 AM   #3
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Re: my rims

keep the mags and paint them black too! i think it would look sweet with everything painted flat black. kind of like big and rob! LOL
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Old 02-16-2009, 11:42 AM   #4
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Re: my rims

I think I would just keep the ones you have. Clean them up with some acid and buy some new skins.
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Old 02-16-2009, 11:46 AM   #5
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Re: my rims

Keep those, clean them with muriatic acid then paint the entire wheel black but go over the "ribs" with a rag soaked in lacquer thinner to remove the black from them. That way they stand out but you still have the black you want.

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Old 02-16-2009, 01:42 PM   #6
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Re: my rims

Get the rallys. Powdercoat them black. No trim or cap. Sexy lookin.
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Old 02-17-2009, 12:31 AM   #7
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Re: my rims

I will assume that since you are using rattle cans for your paint job that you have "limited" funds. With that thought I would keep the wheels you have. As mentioned, cleaning them up would help their appearance quite a bit. If you really must add color, consider using contrasting, but flat or satin finish.

To go along with the satin theme, I would consider using red oxide primer. You could paint your bumpers and wheels the same color. Just clean them thoroughly before you paint them.
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Old 02-17-2009, 02:49 AM   #8
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I like chrome. Reminds of the cast aluminum stock wheels from the 80's and of the 17" steelies that come on some of the newer trucks.
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Old 02-17-2009, 07:09 AM   #9
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i agree with the rest of the guys, keep the ones you have just clean them up a bit, everyone loves turbines..
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