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Old 06-08-2009, 07:10 PM
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Finally Painted!

Well finally got around to painting my rims today. Started to rain but headed for cover and continued! So I hope you all enjoy. Just one problem, I need some suggestions on the caps. Leave them chrome or black? Thanks




 
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Old 06-08-2009, 07:11 PM
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black!
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 07:15 PM
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black, and are your corner lamps fogging up?
 
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ahh really? the chrome kinda ties in with chrome on the bumpers lol
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 07:15 PM
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The bumpers also
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 07:23 PM
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good catch on the corners. Just the one side is fogging up. Bumpers are next on the list but for now i was thinking the chrome caps tie in with the bumpers for now until i get them painted, then do the caps black
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 07:29 PM
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Either way works for now
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 09:33 PM
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Thanks for the all the great input guys
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 09:57 PM
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I kinda like the chrome centercaps, its different. Plus if you do get tired of them just paint them black then
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:23 PM
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The black wheels with the chrome caps kind of make them look like crown vic police car wheels.
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:33 PM
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That's what I was thinking. I think solid black looks better.
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:38 PM
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what brand are your corner lamps?
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:42 PM
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Yeah! I'm liking the chrome caps for now lol. Cornersand heads were off e-bay. I will go look up brand now
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:44 PM
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Street Tune was the brand
 
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i say BLACK.
 


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