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keep stock or go black?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by SixLugThug, Sep 25, 2012.

  1. Sep 25, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    SixLugThug

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    Should I keep these how they are or go to a black color? I have a 2009 black access cab. Just curious what you guys think.



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  2. Sep 25, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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    BTW they are 16's
     
  3. Sep 25, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    BAMFTACO Another day another beer

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    Look good if you cleaned and polished them and then later paint them black
     
  4. Sep 25, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    BAMFTACO Another day another beer

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    Or you could just plastidip one and see how you like it
     
  5. Sep 25, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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  6. Sep 25, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    X2 only on some things though but these rims would look better shiny
     
  7. Sep 25, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    Thats kinda what I was leaning towards, Ive been polishing them up with a bit of acetone and a light grit sandpaper. seems to be working pretty well thus far
     
  8. Sep 27, 2012 at 12:07 AM
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    I would plasti dip them to try it out- heck, for <$20 why not to see if you like the look on? Then if that doesn't hold up through multiple tire rotations and you're sick of re-spraying- peel em off, take a comparison look- if you liked it...get em powder coated if you feel the look is for you.

    I dipped mine, and feel the look is 100% better


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    I've also dipped grill, emblem and chrome valence. All holding up incredibly- no signs of wear (besides getting new tires put on the rims 3 months after initially plasti dipping the wheels) but that's minor and barely noticeable
     
  9. Sep 27, 2012 at 12:52 AM
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    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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  10. Oct 2, 2012 at 2:50 PM
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    Update. After a lot of thought along with input from you guys, I have decided to go the route of powder coat. I also ordered up a 3 inch Readylift SST kit and a set of 265/75R16 Duratracs :)
     
  11. Oct 27, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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  12. Oct 27, 2012 at 5:13 PM
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    I don't like them, AT ALL. To "lowrider street truck" for me.
     
  13. Oct 27, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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    ouch... lol they remind me of kmc rockstars without the center caps. Im pretty stoked on them
     

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