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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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i picked up a practically new set of 33x10.5 bfg mud terrains for $300 and im thinking of spraying my wheels either black or an anthracite(dark grey) before putting them on


anybody see these wheels black or a darker grey

 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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To me I love the black rims. How are you going to paint yours?

I powder coated mine. No matter how you do it, the prep work is what matters. About 4-5yrs later mine is chipping. I believe due to cheep prep work. (Done by me!)
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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i have some black left from cars ive painted but im unsure of semi gloss or gloss black

gloss will be base/clear

semi gloss will be base with some clear hardener in it

i thought of the semi polished look powder coating also
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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theres a guy locally that has RT wheels painted a darker grey then i would like that looks decent on a black dakota
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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you should check out the dupli-color wheel paints.
 
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