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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Opinions on Fixing my New Rims

So my new rims came in, and 3 of the 4 center caps had the chrome flaking off. So I went and bought some "chrome" spray paint. From a distance it actually does somewhat match the rest of the rim, but from up close you can clearly see the difference. I also tried painting one of them a gloss black - now I don't know which one I like more.

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Gloss Black Spray Paint:
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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I like the chrome one better, the black one just doesn't match up with the rest of the wheel.
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by johnny6
i like the chrome one better, the black one just doesn't match up with the rest of the wheel.
+1.
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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chrome ftw
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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another vote for chrome.
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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Are the wheels used??

But yeah, my vote is for the chrome.
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by EnFuegoZ28
Are the wheels used??

But yeah, my vote is for the chrome.
Yeah, they were used.

I mite be able to get a good deal (maybe free) on some Chrome Powder Coating - if I get that done, I will post up pictures.
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