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Got my wheels back from the powder coater

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by jwhelan, Mar 1, 2010.

  1. Mar 1, 2010 at 8:53 PM
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    jwhelan

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    Picked up my wheels today, I have been kicking around what wheels to go with for months. I couldn't decide so I found these FJ Cruiser wheels on Craigslist that were take offs only had a 3000 miles on them. Had them powder coated cardinal black at 20% gloss, kind of gave them a satin finish..watcha think?

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  2. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
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    WTtoolman

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    Looks good! Let's see them on the truck!!!
     
  3. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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    ajohnson

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    That looks great! I've been trying to find some FJ Cruiser wheels.
     
  4. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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    i really like it . how much did it cost for wheels and then how much for the powder coat?
     
  5. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:24 PM
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    Those are bad ass!!!! Can I buy them from you......only joking. Nice wheels man I need to get some for my rig too.
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:30 PM
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    Recieved my 5100's today also, still waiting on my brake parts. Going to have evrything done at once..
     
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    looks good hot dog
     
  9. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:31 PM
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    Paid $250 for the wheels and $300 to have them powder coated. Next is tires of coarse..
     
  10. Mar 1, 2010 at 9:33 PM
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  11. Mar 9, 2010 at 8:03 PM
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    Yay or nay on the TRD carbon fiber sticky??? ...still has the backing on, it's just lying there

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    Nice lookin rims and I personally say no on the sticker for me. It pulls away from the awesome paint job. Also on the lug nuts I got a set from Les Scwab tires and they are all BLACK. I liked this better than the chrome ones. BUT still great looking rims for what ever you end up doing.
     
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    I don't know, I'm kinda diggin the chrome lugs.
     
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    Yeah, I polished the lugs and thought they might brake up the black a little. I like black obviously but all black looks to bland to me.
     
  16. Mar 10, 2010 at 3:38 AM
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    The powdercoat looks great! I would put the sticker somewhere else tho & the lugs well, is your truck a sport or OR? Depending on the color of your truck & what TRD model would effect my choice. What really matters is what you like anyway :) Post up some pics of everything when its all done if you get a chance!
     
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    I love those rims.
     
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    Did they powder coat the insides also?
     
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    Those are freakin awesome!!!:headbang:
     
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    Yes they are complete
     

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