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Does anyone have any pics of black or gunmetal stock 5.5 SE 17" rims. I am thinking of painting my stocks black or gunmetal any pics would help me make my mind up. If any pics on this color would help even more.
Powdercoating gives a better finish, but typically costs $50-125 per wheel. And, you need to remove and re-mount the tires, which can be $$ if you're putting the same tires back on.
Painting can look pretty good if you do it right, and costs probably about $30 for enough stuff for 4 wheels.
The reason a lot of painted wheels look bad is because the person didn't take the time. Mine look good, because I thoroughly removed all the old paint from the wheels, sanded them down, painted several basecoats, and several clearcoats. A lot of people just scuff up the wheel with sandpaper, then do 1-2 basecoats, and call it a day.
Daayuuum! those tails are SICK!!! where did you get them? Oh and the Rims are pretty cool too lol
edit: It cut out the second pic when I quoted.. oh well
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2k3 SE 6MT Silver Mist, Exedy stage-1 clutch, Fidanza lightweight flywheel, KYB Struts, H&R Sport Springs
For some reason, I dont think it looks that appealing to paint the stock rims. Ive thought about it, but they have kind of a dull and plain look to me, but some people like that. Just not for me however. But if you are going to paint the rims, do it right and make it worthwhile. Dont make your max ugly I am planing on blacking out the headlights tho
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2000 Black Nissan Maxima GLE
- Current Mods - |Injen CAI | Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs | 20% Window Tint |
- Upcoming Mods -
| 18" DBL G 505 Black Rims | Cattman 2.5" Exhaust | Yellow 3000K Fogs | MagnaFlow Y Pipe | 6000K Headlights | 2" Drop Springs |
Yeah, I agree that the painting can do wonders for the looks, as long as it is done right. Once I reach 15 posts, I am going to make a thread for suggestions to make my car look as sick as possible =P. I def. want to look into painting my rims! Great thread!
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2000 GLE
12 inch Fusion sub w/ 450 watt amp (gets the job done)
60 watt whelen hide-a-way 6 channel strobe light kit. 2 in my headlights, 2 in the back.
l Berk w/ APEXi Filter l 17* Advanced Timing l Grounding Kit l Vibrant FSTB l Custom RSTB l Rockford Fosgate- Infinity- Pioneer l Smoked Sidemarkers l AE Headlights l Rear License Plate & Trunk LED lDDM 5000k/ 3000k Fogs
NEXT MOD: CUTOUT
I am planing on blacking out the headlights tho
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