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Old 06-08-2006, 06:54 PM
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hey im just asking around on how should i paint my stock rims on my gti.......???????should i sand blast them or sand them?or get them done bye some one? well if you can let me thanks..
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Old 06-08-2006, 07:16 PM
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What color do you want them ?

I can do it for 14$ a wheel and thats removing minor curb rash, basecoat and protector.
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Old 06-08-2006, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 757JDMCB7KID
What color do you want them ?

I can do it for 14$ a wheel and thats removing minor curb rash, basecoat and protector.
would you do some slotted stock (1972) rims silver? pm me if you can, dee
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Old 06-08-2006, 09:43 PM
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get some duplicolor wheel paint, scuff your rims with a scotchbrite pad you may need some 600 grit paper but the scotch pad usually works, cover your wheels and spray in very thin coats, clear coat if you want to.
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Old 06-08-2006, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 757JDMCB7KID
What color do you want them ?

I can do it for 14$ a wheel and thats removing minor curb rash, basecoat and protector.
got any pics of your work? i saw the headlights...but im looking for pics of wheels youve done...
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IL POST PICS OF THE WORK TONIGHT
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Old 06-09-2006, 05:54 AM
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k. thx
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Your wheels look great already. Don't paint them black.
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If youre going to paint them I would suggest Wheel & Rim repair .... 757 328 3446 and ask for Horace. Tell him Shawn from Dyno Inc. sent you...

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Old 06-09-2006, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by rollinna65
Your wheels look great already. Don't paint them black.
sometimes u just have to change...
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