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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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I've seen all you guys doing it and it looks so much better. Plus I was going to buy black rims when i get my new tires but this way much easier and cheaper lol . could probably use another coat but was getting to windy outside.

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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Looks good man. Post up a pic of the entire truck so we can see how it all looks together.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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looks good, did you paint them still on the truck?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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looks good, did you paint them still on the truck?
yeah sure did was alot easier to just mask it off then take everything off
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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I think i might also do my grill and possibly the lower grey stripe i'll also paint flat black
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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By the lower grey stripe? If your talking about the rocker panels, thats a definite hell yeah!!! Paint it all up!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Alright just finished painting the rocker panels now. I think it looks soooooooo much better like this cant wait to get my new mud terrians and lift.

Sorry its kinda dark and blurry I only had my cell phone camera plus it was gettinn dark outside and my flash just isnt good enough

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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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How long did it take to do with the rims on, how much sanding did you do?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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How long did it take to do with the rims on, how much sanding did you do?
didnt take long at all. I didnt even bother masking the rims just because all the paint was gonna hit was black tires anyways. I actualy just used these sanding fibre pads it was really quick to scuff up the rims and paint. Probably in total took me 2 hours to do everything including all the masking i had to do to paint the rockers. Now mind you i wasnt going for a 100% perfect job, as this is just mainly a camping/wheeling truck. But i think if you wanted to do a really good job it could easily be done in a day, i rather short day too.
 
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