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To paint or not to paint?

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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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they look damn good black. here's a thought, what type of brake pads you got?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Paint them black, they will look sweet!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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^^^^+1.....Do it
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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Do it, after that photoshop I'm convinced!!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Yea....quick question, whats the best solution to clean off this gunk on my wheels to prep for paint? Bottle of Simple clean, acetone, gasoline?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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not sure,you may want to sand blast them to get it down to where the paint will stick,also do you have any powdercoating places near you? You could just take them there and say "hey make these black,here's some money." Other than that maybe acetone,mineral spirits,for safety sake I would stay away from gasoline.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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i hate to say this but i think that those specific rims would look terrible black.
black rims look good and all, just not seeing it on those...
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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My opinion is some things are suppose to be chromed such as motorcycles, rims and trailer *****.
Bottom line, whatever floats your boat. It's your $$$!
enjoy....
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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i say you should have them powder-coated black.
 
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