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View Poll Results: No paint, rattle can, powder coat, PTM
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rattle can
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powder coat
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66.67%
paint to match
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Paint or not?

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Old 06-14-2009, 01:33 AM
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I picked these rims up for $75!!!
As far as I can see they are straight. I rolled them on the dudes garage floor and they looked good, I guess I'll find out for sure when I try to mount/balance them. 1 is a little curbrashed and by no means are they perfect. They were on the guys truck(04 FX4) for 120,000. Should I put them on as is, or paint/powdercoat them black?



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i would just run them as is once you paint them you are just opening a can of worms but if you decide to paint them i would say powdercoating would be the best way to do it!!
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Powder coat would be your best option. It'll take a better beating than just paint. It'll cost more but last longer.
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Originally Posted by 06fordf150
i would just run them as is once you paint them you are just opening a can of worms but if you decide to paint them i would say powdercoating would be the best way to do it!!

I know powdercoating would be the way to go for permanent but what if I just wanted to see? Rattle can could easily be cleaned off. Anyone have pics of these rims blacked out?
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i'd just leave em.
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If you gonna get them painted powder coat all the way but if you want to do a test "look" rattle can one I would not do all to much work if you decide you don't like
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I am by no means a fan of painted / powder coated stock wheels but if you go that route, do it right and powder coat them.



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