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Should I paint my IROC wheels black?

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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 07:29 PM
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Should I paint my IROC wheels black?

Should I paint the grey parts of my '87 IROC wheels black to match my car?

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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 08:52 PM
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I'm gonna have to say no, although I've never seen them black. I repainted my silver as they were looking old and turned out good.
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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Originally posted by Mark A Shields
I'm gonna have to say no, although I've never seen them black. I repainted my silver as they were looking old and turned out good.
I'm sure grey/silver would look great on a red car like yours but I'm just wondering how they would look on my black car. I dont really remember seeing many black Camaros with black or grey IROC wheels.

By they way, your IROC is one of my favorites!

I like that avatar too, brings back memories! "We're here to PUMP, you UP!" Long live Hanz and Franz
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 11:26 PM
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Did you drop the polishing idea?
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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Thanks for the compliment, now if I could only get it to blend into the background like yours.
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 12:25 AM
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I've seen them painted black before--they kind of looked like the police mustang wheels--the older 5.0 rims--they were painted black--didn't really like it!! Looked like they came from K-mart or something.
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 12:48 AM
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he dosnt wanna paint the entire rim black, he wants to paint the parts that are grey black to match is car. I think its a good idea and you should go for it. I'm painting my 15" stockers completely black because they are so disfigured. I wish I had a nice set of 16" 87 IROC wheels!!!! hehehhe
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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Oh damn!! My fault--misunderstood completely!!
I think the lines painted black would look good!
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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Ions: No, I already polished the spokes to perfection. Just wondering if I should repaint the original grey parts black.

Originally posted by Mark A Shields
Thanks for the compliment, now if I could only get it to blend into the background like yours.
Hehe! For all of you who dont know what he's talking about, here's a pic. Put on your sunglasses!
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 06:14 PM
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Mine were painted black before I plated them. Looked real good.
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