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Old 11-26-2001, 04:09 AM
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Car: 85 Trans Am WS6
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should i paint rims?

after i finish adding gfx to my car, i'm getting it painted. i also found some iroc rims to put on it. i was thinking, how would it look if i polished the surface of the rims, then painted the insets red to match the body? i found this pic of a blue iroc that did it, i don't think it looks too bad.


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Old 11-26-2001, 09:58 AM
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I kind of like the look of the rims that are painted a body color. Unfortunately I do not think it would work well with my yellow though, so i have not done it.

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Old 11-26-2001, 12:35 PM
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I would suggest Powder Coating your rims it will last alot longer and is alot more durable. (I hope I spelled that right)
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The Smurf Mobile!! nah, don't do that! those blue rims look tacky... just paint them a nice silver...
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Have to say I agree with the simple, nice silver look...

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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 - Demon 525
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Your getting it painted red right¿ Well if it looks as good as this go for it. BTW I just used some paint stripper on my rims to get the plastic off and they shine like a mirror. Dont use sand paper it will only get you in a bad situation.



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Old 11-27-2001, 06:56 PM
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Car: 85 Trans Am WS6
Engine: 305HO L69
Transmission: T5
how does this look?

*EDIT* the rims are highly polished, even though they kinda look gold. i added the red accents to match the car.
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87 Camaro LT
bone stock 305 w/ 700r4 0-60: 3 minutes
mods to come:
ground effects
93 camaro seats
99 camaro center console
91 z28 rims
white 145mph iroc gauges


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