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just some work in progress... nissan titan wheels...

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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 02:22 PM
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so i was really digging the bronze ish copper look, but then changed my mind...
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next to the truck
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then found this color. and liked it
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metal flake
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tried to clear with a matt clear, and a sattin clear but couldn't get it to turn out the way i wanted it.
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so sanded then repainted, have yet to clear.
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going to be going with a gloss clear.
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 06:12 AM
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clear.
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in the sun.
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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wet sanded with 320 grit sand paper.Name:  20151029_140247_zpsmjejsqkv.jpg
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then 2 rounds with this stuff by hand
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then used this
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then waxed
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after wax
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close up
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the finished 2 side by side
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side by side comparison
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Cool. I think they will look great on there.
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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thanks, not bad looking for rattle can paint job.
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 12:04 AM
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So tempting to get these. What tires did you end up with?
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 12:17 AM
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A Rust-Oleum product. Would have never guessed.

Looks good!
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed
So tempting to get these. What tires did you end up with?
haven't gotten tires yet, but planne on a Cooper Discoverer ATP

275 /65 R18

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A Rust-Oleum product. Would have never guessed.

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right, and thank you.
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 08:53 AM
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how is the offset on these wheels? any issues with rubbing once you install say 35" tires? on a 6" lift of course.
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Have you test fit those yet i thought nissan hubs were smaller than chevys!!
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