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Old 11-01-2008, 01:46 AM
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hello everyone. i need some advice. im thinking of painting my factory wheels but im kinda scared to. should i just bear down and paint them black or should i leave em? all input is welcome and appreciated!
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Old 11-01-2008, 09:33 AM
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https://www.f150forum.com/showthread...ht=black+betty

Check that thread out. BlackBetty has the same wheel and he painted them black. That should give you a good idea of what they'll look like.

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Idea. What about just doing the middle of each spoke? Where the grey is.
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Old 11-02-2008, 08:26 PM
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maybe if i was a paint wizard.im not that good though
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do it. gloss black, not flat. i painted mine with vht and it holds up good.
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Old 11-02-2008, 09:16 PM
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this looks kinda cool too. too lazy to do the front but, you get the idea.
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Old 11-02-2008, 11:24 PM
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man i wish i would have seen that last one before i started!!!!! thanks for the great work looks really good! kinda bummed im doing all black now
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you should get them powder coated. much more durable than paint. you'll have to do it all over again when you get new tires..
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All black makes it look awsome! But make sure they're painted gloss...
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