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to paint or not to paint!

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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11-01-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
Triton v8 FULL BLOODED AMERICAN!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 5,183 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://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. Good luck!! __________________ 2007 Ford F150 Supercrew sold 2010 fully loaded Ford Fusion 2002 Mustang GT being built in garage.....stay tuned!!!!

11-02-2008, 05:04 PM	#3
nvrenufedge Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 151 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Idea. What about just doing the middle of each spoke? Where the grey is. __________________ *-2006 F-150 S-crew 4wd* -other ride: 1993 Toyota Pickup http://www.cardomain.com/id/nvrenufedge

11-02-2008, 08:26 PM	#4
nineinchranger Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 83 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maybe if i was a paint wizard.im not that good though

11-02-2008, 08:45 PM	#5
heavy-chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fl Posts: 190 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do it. gloss black, not flat. i painted mine with vht and it holds up good. __________________ 01 gmc d-max.

11-02-2008, 08:56 PM	#6
heavy-chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fl Posts: 190 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	photoshop Attached Thumbnails __________________ 01 gmc d-max.

11-02-2008, 09:16 PM	#7
heavy-chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fl Posts: 190 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this looks kinda cool too. too lazy to do the front but, you get the idea. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 01 gmc d-max.

11-02-2008, 11:24 PM	#8
nineinchranger Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 83 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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

11-03-2008, 06:18 PM	#9
onefitty F-Series Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Posts: 106 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.. __________________ 2002 F150 Lariat 5.4L - 1994 Mustang GT, 331 Stroker <- My Weekend Toy.

11-03-2008, 06:40 PM	#10
F-150 King Ranch Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ft.Lauderdale Florida Posts: 412 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All black makes it look awsome! But make sure they're painted gloss...

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