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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 01:54 AM
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Cant decide if i wanna paint the 09 ram rims, any opinions yes or no?

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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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Front end looks sweet dude, They both look good in my opinion, it'll def. stand out if you paint em black, gotta figure your truck is based on black and silver, so either way works.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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iactually just finished painting my rims ill post pics after work its 430am and to dark to get a decent after pic but looks good dude
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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The shaded rims def pop, I agree either way looks good though.


That front bumper is def low...
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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The bumper is an easy fix, just have to loosen and tighten a couple bolts.

IMO, I would powder coat the rims instead of painting. It would be a little more expensive, but you wouldnt have to worry as much when it comes to damaging them. And they would look pretty sweet in black.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Maybe to balance things out, how about masking off the notches?
Just a suggestion.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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heck after a few weeks, my rims look like that with just the brake dust!

I like the darker painted look personally.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Forgive my crappy paint work but i kinda like this look, keeps some silver in there to match the truck.

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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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I like the silver, black rims always look dirty brake dusty to me (even if they are spotless).
But it would match your bull bar!

I am in Utah county Saratoga Springs, where are u?

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