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Old 07-05-2010, 02:26 PM
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To Paint the Wheels or Not? Give suggestions!

I'd love to go buy some wheels but that's just not gonna happen right now. I've seen threads on painting the stock rims and it looks pretty good. I think that's the direction I'm going to go but I would like some feedback first. (If anyone would photoshop my truck I would be very grateful!) I am contemplating either flat black or the grey on the bottom of my truck. Keep the comments coming!

 
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Old 07-05-2010, 02:37 PM
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Looks good the way it is. I would just level it!
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 02:39 PM
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2" AS Level is in the mail! Pics to follow.
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 02:55 PM
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I agree, i think I would slap that leveling kit on there and leave the wheels alone. I think it looks pretty good as it is.
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 02:57 PM
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Thanks guys, you know how it goes. Everyday I'm looking at something new to do to my truck!
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 03:44 PM
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You should do something with your tails... Everything is like darkened then you see the tails and its like WHA BAM! I'm right here. tint me. lol
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 04:07 PM
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Level it
Darker tail lights
09 badges (painted or not)
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 04:08 PM
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Yep tint the tails.

I also have an 04 FX4 and im looking for someone's stock 17's to paint black and put on with some bigger tires. And save the stock 18's with stock tires for winter.

Because bigger tires for 18's are so expensive is ridiculous.
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 04:16 PM
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I agree LateKight, I would like to do the DIY tails but I'm remodeling the kitchen and don't have an oven. Laf. I do need to do something with the tails soon though. They drive me nuts!
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 04:19 PM
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Paint the door handles and mirrors too..
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 05:36 PM
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Yep tint the tails.

I also have an 04 FX4 and im looking for someone's stock 17's to paint black and put on with some bigger tires. And save the stock 18's with stock tires for winter.

Because bigger tires for 18's are so expensive is ridiculous.
Off topic: I have 18"Fx2 rims for sale if your interested.

Back on topic::Oh no, no homemade meals I hate when McD's is my kitchen.
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 08:22 PM
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Thanks but im lookin for some 17s for the cheaper tires in that rim size lol
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 08:59 PM
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I don't personally like the looks of a factory wheel painted. I think it looks sort of cheap and cheesy. Just my opinion though...
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 09:49 PM
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Here are the FX4 rims powder coated dark smoked chrome
 
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Old 07-05-2010, 11:33 PM
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^those dont look bad.

Altho I think ill save and buy the Mickey thompson classics I want to get for it. I love the classic look of em. No pun intended haha
 



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