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Old Jun 8, 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..
Old Jun 8, 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.
Old Jun 8, 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
Old Jun 8, 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.
Old Jun 8, 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...
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 03:53 AM
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IL POST PICS OF THE WORK TONIGHT
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 05:54 AM
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k. thx
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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Your wheels look great already. Don't paint them black.
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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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...

Shawn-
Old Jun 9, 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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