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View Poll Results: Should I Paint the rims or leave them polished?
Paint them Black 4 26.67%
Leave them Polished 11 73.33%
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Old 01-03-2010, 06:41 PM
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so I was thinking about painting my wheels I really wanted DC-1s but I found a deal on these pro comps that I could not refuse. So should I paint them Black for should I leave them polished? Or any other suggestions bring them on I'm open to it


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Old 01-03-2010, 08:09 PM
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I wouldn't do it just because the wheels look great right now, nice and shiny.... maybe do it once they dull out.
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Old 01-03-2010, 08:58 PM
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i agree with tom leave them chrome till they get road rash then paint them
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Old 01-03-2010, 09:01 PM
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I'll trade you my powdercoated black dc1's for those pro comps.
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Old 01-04-2010, 12:50 AM
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im in the exact same boat. i actually photoshopped mine black. my friends dad owns a powder coating company i can probably get mine done cheap. i dont know what to do either. what do you think. i think i might wait till my chrome gets all crappy like everyone seems to suggest.



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I would say leave the wheels, but paint the flares.
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Old 01-04-2010, 10:14 AM
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+1 on leaving the wheels alone. Not need to fix what ain't broke.
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Old 01-04-2010, 10:17 AM
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I would say leave the wheels, but paint the flares.
x2 paint those flares.
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I love those wheels, I say leave 'em, they look great.
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Old 01-04-2010, 12:58 PM
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i say trade me for my Alcoas
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