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black rims?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by taco=bamf, Mar 22, 2009.

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should i paint my stock rims black for my 2008 silver tac

  1. yes

    644 vote(s)
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  2. no

    209 vote(s)
    14.1%
  3. hell yea

    489 vote(s)
    33.0%
  4. are you stupid?

    138 vote(s)
    9.3%
  1. Mar 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM
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    taco=bamf

    taco=bamf [OP] Well-Known Member

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    should i paint my stock rims black
     
  2. Mar 22, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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    Brunes

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    Do you want black rims?? Do you want to do it cheaply?? Then GO FOR IT!!

    It's your rig bro- You've got other options (like powdercoat or buy black rims)- So you gotta figure out what fits your budget and what not...

    WHATEVER YOU DO- We want pics!!
     
  3. Mar 22, 2009 at 4:35 PM
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    xtirtzt

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    hha im trying to decide the same thing for my silver taco...good luck with your decision;)
     
  4. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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    rmb_crew

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    DO IT!!! its really easy man. And it only cost like $20 to do it all.
     
  5. Mar 22, 2009 at 5:31 PM
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    UCKYUK

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    Don't paint them...powdercoat them!! That's what I want to do with mine :D
     
  6. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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    MyToyTaco

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    i vote hell yeah :D

    [​IMG]
     
  7. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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    taco=bamf

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    dang that picture almost has me convinced... what all have you done to it lift wise and what size tires
     
  8. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:34 PM
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    MyToyTaco

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  9. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:35 PM
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    squad314

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    Here's mine powdercoated but FWIW,I think they look awesome on a silver truck as well.....You KNOW what my vote will be.:D



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  10. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:41 PM
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    JimBeam

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    i had my rims painted at one point...i liked it then...and i think it looks sharp on most of the trucks ive seen it on

    would i do it again?

    probably not...
     
  11. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:48 PM
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    MyToyTaco

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    reasons..? too much touch-up?
     
  12. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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    nope

    i had GREAT results with the painting...they held up great even with my wheeling and lack of care

    too many people with it done now :D
     
  13. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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    derekabraham

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    hell yes.
     
  14. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:52 PM
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    looks good... i freaking want that rack setup for my access cab so bad but it is impossible... ahhhhhh
     
  15. Mar 22, 2009 at 6:54 PM
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    you can put a rack on an access cab. It wont be mounted to the factory rack but its do able.
     
  16. Mar 22, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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    deadbolt do w3rk!

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    do it. powdercoat.
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  17. Mar 22, 2009 at 8:15 PM
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    yea but if i do it the otherway it is almost to tall
     
  18. Mar 22, 2009 at 8:37 PM
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    dunkhi

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    powercoat for sure
     
  19. Mar 22, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Hell yeah!!! Black on silver looks sick too!!!;)
     
  20. Mar 22, 2009 at 10:45 PM
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    cheehab

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