What Do You Think?? - Wheels
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From: High Plains of West Texas
Originally Posted by patshea098
yeah but i have 18 inch rims....and i dont wanna buy new tires for 20's
plus i think 18's is the perfect size for 37-38 inch tires
plus i think 18's is the perfect size for 37-38 inch tires
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Originally Posted by patshea098
me and thumper have came to a conclusion.
I am going to get my wheels powdercoated black only on the spokes, leaving the lip, lug nuts, and center cap chrome. the rest will be black.
I am going to get my wheels powdercoated black only on the spokes, leaving the lip, lug nuts, and center cap chrome. the rest will be black.
Do your existing wheels have a clearcoat finish? Be careful about partially refinishing anything with a coating already on it. You can of course strip and powdercoat your spokes, but the remaining chrome on the wheel might not hold up to the curing temps of the powdercoat. I've seen chromed parts turn yellow and hazy after going thru the curing oven, typically 400 deg for about 15-20 mins. You'll be OK if you don't have clearcoated wheels.
Good luck.
