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Started by Hanaldo, Mar 06 2010 06:21 PM

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Poll: Paint wheels black or leave as is? (7 member(s) have cast votes)

Should i paint my rims black or leave them as they are?

  1. Yes (5 votes [71.43%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 71.43%

  2. No (2 votes [28.57%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 28.57%

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#1
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Posted 06 March 2010 - 06:21 PM

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Hey all,

Bit of a tough decision on my mind here, should i paint my wheels matte black or leave them like they are? They are 18" G-Max Enigma's, currently Hyper Black. I'll post up some photo's of each here, keep in mind the one painted black doesn't have a tyre on it so it does look a bit small and odd.

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Please vote and give me your opinions :)

Thanks all,
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Posted 06 March 2010 - 11:27 PM

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Did I really need to vote? You already know my decision. But who cares. YES!! YES!! FOR GOD SAKES, YES!! Actually, if there was an option to sell and buy some proper Jap Wheels, then I'll choose that, but black is my next option!
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Posted 06 March 2010 - 11:29 PM

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errrrrr........... wtf find someone who works in a powder coating factory and get it done proper and it will stand up against weathering stones and hiigh pressure hosing
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Posted 06 March 2010 - 11:40 PM

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Nah don't do it, doesn't suit the rim.

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Posted 06 March 2010 - 11:53 PM

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Mmmm i don't want to ruin my wheels, so im going to wait until i get my 34 GTT rims and then ill paint those black and see how it looks...

Lachlan i think it looks awesome black?

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Posted 06 March 2010 - 11:58 PM

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ill have too agree with martin here they do look pretty awsome in matte black
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Posted 07 March 2010 - 12:00 AM

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The spokes are thicker in the middle then at the end. I personally don't like that in black. Would look good in gold I think.

Don't bother with R34 GTT rims unless they are cheap IMO. Not particularly light, not a great size, just a decent looking design. Save your moneys for some better wheels. My mate is selling these...

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 09:03 AM

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The 34 GTT rims are for Powercruise, looking to pay around $200. Just want some cheap stockies that i don't have to worry about

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 05:51 PM

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...Check out the 33 half way down the page...
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Posted 07 March 2010 - 06:01 PM

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Do you mean Brockas' GTR? Or that black one?

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 06:12 PM

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Brockas GTR doesnt have the same GMAX wheels as you painted black! Lol. Although it is incredibly sexy...
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Posted 07 March 2010 - 06:33 PM

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Lol none of the cars on that page has the same wheels as me? That black 33 has similar ones in that they are 5 spoke lol

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 06:47 PM

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Ok, so his spokes go right to the edge, and you have studs on the lip. Otherwise, same wheel and look good in black.
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Posted 07 March 2010 - 06:56 PM

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But they are gloss black... Lol it is actually a really tough decision. I love black wheels, and i really want to paint them, but at the same time i don't want to ruin them. If it looks gay then im fucked!

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 07:06 PM

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Nah, just sand blast them back to silver. Pretty cheap to do, not sure exactly how much though.
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Posted 07 March 2010 - 07:19 PM

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You gotta sand them to paint them. When you sand them they turn like a powdery white

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 09:58 PM

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Pood point. Just paint them anyway, you wont regret it :D If you do... Sell and buy some TE37s
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Posted 07 March 2010 - 10:13 PM

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Lol dream wheels... If i could afford them then i would

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 10:27 PM

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Upgrade that loan a bit more ;)
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Posted 07 March 2010 - 11:06 PM

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Lol by 3k? Nah, not for wheels haha. Contemplated getting 8k and getting Tein adjustable coilovers, a full exhaust system and an ECU, but i would have to sacrifice everything like clubbing and going out for the entire term of the loan. Would rather just get a small loan and pay for that other stuff out of my own money
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