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CASol
04-14-2008, 10:31 PM
Just got done painting my rims. What do you think
I know I need to lower it, I know I have to wash it, etc etc
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Color%20matched/DSCF4172.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Color%20matched/DSCF4174.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Color%20matched/DSCF4179.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Color%20matched/DSCF4178.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Color%20matched/DSCF4176.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Color%20matched/DSCF4181.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Color%20matched/DSCF4183.jpg

cruisn
04-14-2008, 10:33 PM
very nice, I really like them for some odd reason....

CASol
04-14-2008, 11:06 PM
i wouldnt know why, cant quit put my finger on it LOL

Raven SS
04-14-2008, 11:07 PM
i fucking hate u paul....looks good

Mnatvyc1223
04-14-2008, 11:09 PM
very nice, I really like them for some odd reason....

cuz ur windows r black?!? :cssNET:

i fucking hate u paul....looks good

jealous bastard...

Brraaapp
04-14-2008, 11:11 PM
Looks good man!! nice job

BumbleBee
04-14-2008, 11:12 PM
nice job!!

CASol
04-14-2008, 11:17 PM
Its a pita to get it perfect, but it was well worth it

i fucking hate u paul....looks good

HAHAHAHAHAHA





















And no you cant have them

Renesis
04-14-2008, 11:39 PM
nice do you have a zoomed out picture of 'em?

I think you should paint the center cap too!

CASol
04-15-2008, 04:04 AM
I thought about painting them, but i like the logo, I have to find a different logo to go there

I will post up more pics tomorrow

CleanCut
04-15-2008, 04:10 AM
about time more people start using colored lug nuts.. i dont think anyone else has red wheel locks like mine though.. hehe

CASol
04-15-2008, 04:40 AM
I just painted the tips black, the rest is still the stock color

joeyblaze
04-15-2008, 11:04 AM
looks good bro, but i def need a zoomed out pic, i was thinking about this... but how is the paint going to hold up, like chips and what not

gocanucksgo
04-15-2008, 12:34 PM
looks good man...I was going to use the black lugs I got, but it just didn't look right to me...plus now the lugs match my center cap...lol

CASol
04-19-2008, 06:22 AM
As requested, from farther away
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Car%20Pics/DSCF4205.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Car%20Pics/DSCF4202.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/pnoxon/Car%20Pics/DSCF4201.jpg

steddy2112
04-19-2008, 06:29 AM
Dude leave the center caps unpainted...


Very nice

CASol
04-19-2008, 06:34 AM
thats what I plan on doing unless i can get better ones

joeyblaze
04-22-2008, 03:34 PM
looking good

GULLABLE0NE
04-22-2008, 03:38 PM
the wheels look great. i think i would want the centercaps painted though

joeyblaze
04-22-2008, 04:09 PM
oh yeah let us know how the paint hold ups..... i might do this but go for powder coating

CASol
04-23-2008, 02:49 PM
I didnt have the money for powder coating
I have over a week on them and still look fine

blk ss/sc 1
04-23-2008, 02:50 PM
lower it now

joeyblaze
04-23-2008, 03:10 PM
I didnt have the money for powder coating
I have over a week on them and still look fine

lol a week is nothing... hahaha i was thinking long term updates like months :)


how much does ti coast to PC

Psykostevo
04-23-2008, 03:11 PM
You forgot the brake calipers, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!

CASol
04-23-2008, 05:34 PM
lol a week is nothing... hahaha i was thinking long term updates like months :)


how much does it cost to PC
What is PC?

You forgot the brake calipers, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!

now now, some of us are on a tight budget, those will be painted when I upgrade the brakes, 2 birds 1 stone

Dead Zen
04-23-2008, 05:36 PM
god i <3 G5GT wheels

Rangerondubz
04-23-2008, 05:36 PM
What paint did you use and how long did you let it dry? What was the process you took?

Brandon97Z
04-23-2008, 07:57 PM
mmmmmmm looks good....i want to find a set and do them in gunmetal.

NTSR_SS
04-23-2008, 08:02 PM
looks good! now start being religious about tire shine so your tires dont look gray!

CASol
04-24-2008, 03:49 PM
looks good! now start being religious about tire shine so your tires dont look gray!

yeah i know, it looks like crap with out it

What paint did you use and how long did you let it dry? What was the process you took?

Duplicolor Black
20-45min, depend on the temps of the rims and ambient, the cooler everything is the longer the wait time

njg5gt
04-24-2008, 03:57 PM
maybe tape off the emblem part and paint the center caps arond them so that the pontiac shines through the black? looks good, man.

joeyblaze
04-24-2008, 04:29 PM
What is PC?



now now, some of us are on a tight budget, those will be painted when I upgrade the brakes, 2 birds 1 stone


Powder Coat

CASol
04-24-2008, 05:07 PM
i think it was 100 a wheel, so around 400. i dont remember the quote

joeyblaze
04-24-2008, 06:20 PM
400 isnt that bad.... hmmm i have to look into that