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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Opinions Need - Chrome Vs Powder Coat

i got some 20x10 Mazzi hulks , for a steal , thanks Glcash

i originally was gunna powder coat them , but after i got them , the chrome was still in very good condition , there is a lil pitting, but it is very minor.

i do intend on lifting my truck in the spring/summer 6 inches, but im almost positive, i cant run a wider tire on my current 7005's or atleast a 14.5/15.5 wide tire without rubbling on the knuckle/ control arm , since the 7005's have 5.25 bs.

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either powder coat them black and have the use to run them year round
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keep em chrome and just run them year round or try and find another set of 20x10 black wheels with backspacing similar to the Mazzi's so i can run them in the winter.

right now i m leaning towards leaving them , just b/c they are still are in good condition and i hate to say it but i do miss chrome rims occasionally , or i can run them for till the pitting becomes too bad then P/c'em

keep in mind, if i were to powder coat them this is the best time b/c they are sitting in my basement and not on my truck

what do you guys think ?




 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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give them a good polish and keep them chrome.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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The name of your album is "Blackout".......I'm just sayin
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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I think the chrome hulks look sweet on black F150's. Josiah's truck looks sick with them.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Since you got such a good deal on those wheels keep them chrome and spend the money you saved on a set of black ones.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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leavem chrome...and sell me your 7005's
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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We know that in 6 mos your gonna be lookin for new wheels anyway.....lol
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jpaye
The name of your album is "Blackout".......I'm just sayin
touche sir


Originally Posted by bjp207
leavem chrome...and sell me your 7005's
if are really interested, shoot me a pm


Originally Posted by Screw-Me-05
We know that in 6 mos your gonna be lookin for new wheels anyway.....lol
i get bored pretty easy if you havent noticed lol
 

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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i think leaving just the rims chrome, would not have a good chrome/black ratio, now if you had chrome bumper, then i'd say leave chrome. as it sit, powdercoat em
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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i vote black em out. your truck is tied with zeruin for sickest black truck, partially because there the same, black the rims, lift the truck more and ill be the first to
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Personally id stick to the blackout theme, looks good on your truck.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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i think leaving just the rims chrome, would not have a good chrome/black ratio, now if you had chrome bumper, then i'd say leave chrome. as it sit, powdercoat em
even with those "chrome" head/fog lights in my sig ?

i think it will look fine with just the heads and fogs "chrome".

it will look like an Fx4 with chrome rims and a black grill
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by IDNC76
even with those "chrome" head/fog lights in my sig ?

i think it will look fine with just the heads and fogs "chrome".

it will look like an Fx4 with chrome rims and a black grill
if you still had your chrome bumpers i would vote chrome, but you have spent so much money converting to all black, why stop the theme you spent so much money on?

have someone photoshop your truck with them chrome and then them with black
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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i vote black em out. your truck is tied with zeruin for sickest black truck, partially because there the same, black the rims, lift the truck more and ill be the first to

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Personally id stick to the blackout theme, looks good on your truck.
uggh , you guys arent making this easy are you

what color if i did p/c'em ?

i think gloss, makes rims look like spares
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by IDNC76
uggh , you guys arent making this easy are you

what color if i did p/c'em ?

i think gloss, makes rims look like spares
the same color your wheels are now. not a dull black but not a shiny black. if you REALLY wanted a little chrome maybe just the lip thats b/w the spokes. and i have never seen a spare in a 20" rim with a dish style
 
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