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Old 06-22-2009, 12:41 AM
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Okay im going to try and explain myself as clearly as possible.
My brother has a red 2006 F150 STX and I want to black it out when i buy it from him later this year, but im going to start the process now.

I already know how to do the headlights (leaving the tails stock for now).
Know how to do the emblems (have a spare front to play with)

But what i dont know about is the rims. He has the 17" Stainless Steel upgrade wheels that came with the STX package but i want them to be black.

How would i go about getting them that way.
I could either
A) Sandblast then powdercoat (exspensive)
B) Sand, Bedline, Sand to smooth then high heat paint (redneck way)
C) Anything you can suggest to me!
Old 06-22-2009, 01:03 AM
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Save up the money and either do option A or sell those rims and go buy some black ones. Do it right the 1st time and be happy.
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i think option A is wayyy cheaper than buying new rims lol.

i just got a quote for $250, thats blasting and coating on all 4 wheels.
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stainless steel wheels? on a stx, lol.....umm those don't exist. buy new wheels.
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Originally Posted by ATOM
stainless steel wheels? on a stx, lol.....umm those don't exist. buy new wheels.
srry it was late, they arent the steelies.

they are the polished looking 5 spokes.
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$250 isn't bad at all, I paid $75 a rim for powdercoat on my Mustang rims and consider every dime well spent....
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Check out my rim pics. Broseph. Lol



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