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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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From: Thornton colorado
Car: 91 Camaro RS
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Wheel color change

i was thinking of changing the color of my rims. I hate the wheels but after the money i've dumped in lately i cant afford good ones yet. What i want to do is change the color of the wheel to a flat black but leave the chrome beaty ring chrome to bring out the black a little more. My second option was changing the wheel to black and changing the center cap to a silver to match the car again leaving the chrome ring chrome. I'm not sure if either way i go mayber painting the inside of the little recatangle holes silver just to kind of accent the black. I'm going to put this up under the photoshop request but i want opinions on which i should do. The wheels look bad that grey because the car shines so much. Also if anyone could tell me exactly what the name of these wheels are i would like it i'd say pontiacs cheappy 14*7 rally wheel?
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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I've never really been a big fan of black rims. I think they just blend in too much with the tires. If you want my honest opinion, I'd say sand blast 'em and repaint them silver or maybe even chrome. I think silver is the best looking color on rims. In the meantime, just keep saving up for those beautiful new rims.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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I don't know about where you live...but around here there are some really cheap tire/rim places that also have used wheels. If you're looking for a cheap, look good solution - go find a set of 16 inch firebird/formula wheels. Then a used set of tires. That will less time consuming and only marginally more expensive than anything you could do to your 14 inch wheels.
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