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Painted buick rim! (pics!)

Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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I agree with the rest. do it.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Gumball
I agree with the rest. do it.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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Yeah, it'* a nice subtle change from the stock color. Not bad at all. Did you use a clearcoat on top of the gray? Or is it just a durable color coat?
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Yeah, it'* a nice subtle change from the stock color. Not bad at all. Did you use a clearcoat on top of the gray? Or is it just a durable color coat?
the Duplicolor has a Wheel Clear that is made to go with the Wheel Paint
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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I figured they must have.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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They do. That'* what I used on my slicks.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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should I paint them on or off the tire?
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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Kinda looks like the wheel is dirty IMO.

If the tires are on, it'* a lot cheaper to just tape them off instead of spending the money to pull the tires, etc.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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I kinda feel the same way, they do look like they are just REALLY dirty but i may still try it just needs to be warmer here!
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Looks stock to me. If you want "younger" looking, you might also consider a color match to the body of the car. We have a 1990 GP STE and back then you could get the coated aluminum or color keyed wheels. I always like the color keyed wheels since they were custom done to the car. And it looks sportier I think. Perhaps a quickie photoshop comparison of the two. Anyone want to generate the pic. I just don't have time right now.

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