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  1. PGT

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    #21 PGT, Mar 8, 2011
    its called a 'triple square' and I believe I got mine at Sears

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  2. MiniHockey

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    #22 MiniHockey, Mar 8, 2011
    Thats it. Napa has them.
    So I am going with Space Blue inner and Silver(roof color) outers.
    Will keep everone posted.

    I wanted black with red lip but wife said hell no. lol
     
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    #23 Nathan, Mar 9, 2011
    Get a spare tool, you'll probably need a breaker bar too. When assembled they used a thread locker that looks like Blue Locktite.
     
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    #25 ScottinBend, Mar 9, 2011
    My local powder coater charges $70/wheel. That is complete strip and 2 coats with a clear.
     
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    #27 ScottinBend, Mar 9, 2011
    Sent them a question about how their kit handles rock chips on the wheels. I got lots.....this is why I am leaning more toward powder coating mine
     
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    #29 Rixter, Mar 18, 2011
    They look really good. Is that powder coated or rattle canned?
     
  9. MiniHockey

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    #30 MiniHockey, Mar 18, 2011
    Just rattle can. Duplicolor from napa. Will get hthe name later
     
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    #31 PGT, Mar 18, 2011
    what was cracked? the rim or the center? If you have a spare barrel in good shape, my coworker needs one. he bent is pretty good (i.e. potato chip)
     
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    #32 MiniHockey, Mar 18, 2011
    Sorry the crack is in the barrel portion of mine to. If he wants to sell 1 of his left me know.
     
  12. quikmni

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    #33 quikmni, Mar 19, 2011
    That looks very nice. That should look great on the car and give it anice custom look.
    Maybe you can let the paint cure for a few days then throw rocks at the wheel to test the durability of the paint :D.
     
  13. MiniHockey

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    #34 MiniHockey, Mar 20, 2011
    Mock up of the new wheel next to the car. I like the color. It is a little brighter but I think it is a nice contrast.

    What do you guys think? Move forward or change to a closer color match?

    And yes I know I need to do some yard work but we have had 1.5ins of rain this weekend.
     

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    #35 SNEEEZY - Erika, Mar 20, 2011
    Which color Duplicolor did you use? The color looks like it'd be a perfect match for Hyper Blue.

    How did it do with the "rock test"?
     
  15. MiniHockey

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    #36 MiniHockey, Mar 20, 2011
    I used Dupli-Color DA1620 Royal Blue.
    Not sure yet if I am going to CLEARCOAT them. I am worried that if I do they will be even brighter. Plus if I dont it will be easier to fix any rock chips if they happen(when they happen).
    No Rock test for me. lol I left the outside rim stock and as far as the rocks testing goes I think the will hold up great. If you do all the right prep work and make sure you paint on a good warm day the paint will hold.
    After all our cars are painted not powdercoated and they seem to hold up.
     
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    #37 CheckersSD, Mar 20, 2011
    they look great IMO. good job!
     
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    #38 Rixter, Mar 20, 2011
    I think they look very good. Nice touch on plastic cup to hold up the painted rim. The original caveman Photoshop :lol:
     
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    #39 quikmni, Mar 20, 2011
    They look good but since you are going through all the trouble to prep and paint them, I would go a little darker to get a better match.
    In the past I have gone to a local car paint shop and had them put specific auto color paint in a spray can. I think it cost about $16 a can but was a perfect match.
    Also, if you decide to try a clear coat, I used a satin clear coat on some lug bolts and the satin was not so bright or shiny, it worked better good to give a little extra protection.
     
  19. Wikedmini

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    #40 Wikedmini, Mar 21, 2011
    I rattle caned my stocks.. Now some guy in a honda civic has them..lol

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