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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Painted rims, took the idea from this forum

Process of painting and polishing rims

Removed paint from bead of rim and around the 5 spokes



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Primed

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Finished before clear coat

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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Re: Painted rims, took the idea from this forum

Now you can box them up & send them to me!! Lol!!

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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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bling bling! Good work buddy!
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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Re: Painted rims, took the idea from this forum

im in the process of doing the same thing, look's excellent! rattle canned?
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Yup rattle can and 2 coats primer 2 coats color and 3 coats clear
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Re: Painted rims, took the idea from this forum

Looks good, but need to clean up the tape lines some.
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