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Old May 1, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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So i picked up a set of tahoe ltz wheels. 20's of course. got the wheels, center caps and lug nuts for 200 dollhairs so i couldnt say no. they are in good shape, no cracks not bent. just have the typical clear coat issues. im thinking of going black but dont know if i should go flat black or a nice gloss black. thats where i need some opinions so just give me some ideas. thanks everyone who replies.[IMG][/IMG]
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Old May 1, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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I personally think the whole "blacked out" thing is way overdone. How about charcoal or grey to give it some contrast from the black paint? Great looking Truck tho! Pretty much exactly how I wanted my old one to look, before I totaled it an switched directions...
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Old May 1, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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see i thought about that too. going with the old school argent grey they used to paint all the steel wheels i like that color too.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Had mine powder coated semi gloss black and love them. Here's how they turned out on the truck:Name:  DSC_0928.jpg
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Size:  84.2 KB I think a nice charcoal or gunmetal grey could also look pretty good as well.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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truck looks good man. i think you should go gunmetal bro would set it off
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Old May 1, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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see i thought about that too. going with the old school argent grey they used to paint all the steel wheels i like that color too.
That'd look good. U planning on paint or powder chowing?
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Old May 1, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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probably just paint them. i got a buddy with a paint booth in his garage so ill do it right. not goin to rattle can them.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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What about stripping the clearcoat and polishing them?
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Id leave them like that looks clean on black.
Id try plastic dip first is that a 2/4 drop?
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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If you do go black, please don't go solid black. Leave the lip silver & polish the lip.
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