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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 05:04 PM
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Got tired of the standard wheels so dipped them.
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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do the reflectors in the mirrors now. Makes a huge difference.
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 06:53 PM
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Looks good. How many coats?
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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Reflectors are next for sure and about 5 coats per wheel.
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 01:01 AM
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Always use one can per wheel.
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 01:12 AM
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For some reason painting wheels blsck creates an optical illusion that makes those wheels look small.
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 01:03 PM
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I think it looks great. Black and red go good together.
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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Looks damn good.
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Thank you all
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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I usually don't care for the stock FX 18's. But they look great dipped. Nice work Twinkies.
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