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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Blacking out the rest of the wheel

Im planning on getting the Black rhino Ocotillos.

But I think they would look better if the centercap was blacked out like this . Although this picture shows them as full black Im pretty sure they arent sold like that anywhere. Could I paint over the black and maybe even make it a black chrome look? what do you guys think?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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I agree that the black center cap looks better. I would call wherever u are getting them if online and see if they have them in black. If u are getting new lug nuts as well I recommend getting black. I did and they were the same price just had to ask. U could always sand, primer and paint if they don't offer them in black.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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what kind of paint and primer do I have to use?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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U can search the how to section where people have painted chrome sidesteps, badges, wheels and bumpers. I believe they recommend krylon and its just spray paint. I did my sidesteps a couple weekends ago but haven't yet posted pics. They turned out pretty decent. Not a pro by any means. I would read those write UPS and go from there. This is all if for sure they don't make it in black. Powdercoating is another option if they are metal and not plastic if u have one in your area.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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U could also get different black wheels or are u dead set on those ones? there are soo many to choose from.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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You can sand down the chrome and apply a few light coats of self etching primer and then 4 to 5 light coats of Rustoleum matte black wheel paint.. They sell it at AutoZone.. IMO the best black wheel paint available in rattle can.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Im pretty set on these wheels because they are pretty inexpensive, fit my truck, have the offset I want, and the look I want. And are available at discount tire so I dont have to pay for shipping. I think they would look good on my truck with 35" terain grapplers and a 6" lift. dont yall?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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actually, i just realized they have sidewinders so I think im gunna go with those. 17x9 6-135 -12offset. should fit with a 6" skyjacker lift, correct? and 35x12.5x17 nitto trail grapplers



heres what they would look like on a truck like mine
 

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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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I like the first set of wheels better
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by migdaddy
I like the first set of wheels better
really? why

I like how the second ones dip in.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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1st ones are better! 2nd ones look like a cereal bowl ...
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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cereal bowl....good way to put it. They look cheap. The first ones look more aggressive.
 
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