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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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what can i do with these?

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...bp=&vid=006349

I was wondering if there is anything i could do to these wheels to make them look better i hate chrome wheels but, don't really want to get new wheels these have only been on the car about 4 months.
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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It would be spendy, but you could take them to someone who chromes parts and have them remove the chrome, then powdercoat them. Removing the chrome should cost about $100. Powdercoating...well it depends on where you go, but $200.-300. would be fair.
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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could i paint them my self
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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you need to remove the chrome before you can paint them, or else the paint will flake off. powdercoating will last much longer than painting. you can remove the chrome yourself with muriatic acid, but you've got to know a fair amount about metal and acid and chemistry before you F with that. If you paint them look for a good automotive paint and a really good primer. Many, many thin coats to make a thick layer of paint. But you've got to strip the chrome or it WILL NOT WORK.
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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They're ugly.
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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well, not like REALLY ugly, but they're not my style.
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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mine neither thats why i want them painted or something
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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do you think they would look good in solid BLACK or solid GUN METAL better
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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I would just sell them to someone looking for some bling bling....Even painted, they will still be pretty ugly....
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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reali ugly for a maxima ... look for something new and try to get sum1 to buy -- im look at these http://www.mrrwheels.com/images/wheels/GT1_L_black.jpg ... wat does every1 think abt them on an 03 max??
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 04:15 AM
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them wheels look great
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 05:09 AM
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If they removed the chrome on all but the center spokes and then powder coat the rest of the wheel a matte black it would look nice.
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by my03maxi
reali ugly for a maxima ... look for something new and try to get sum1 to buy -- im look at these http://www.mrrwheels.com/images/wheels/GT1_L_black.jpg ... wat does every1 think abt them on an 03 max??
I was looking into getting these as well...GORGEOUS wheel. However, at $1300 for the wheels alone, kinda makes me think twice about it.
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 06:05 AM
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those are kinda busy...too much chrome to IMO
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismonkey
those are kinda busy...too much chrome to IMO
Which are too busy? The mmr? or the first ones?
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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I was looking into getting these as well...GORGEOUS wheel. However, at $1300 for the wheels alone, kinda makes me think twice about it.
i have a guy near me who can get me them for 1150 .. i need 2 get tires also serchin around for the best combo .. i feel in love with these as soon as i seen them .. do you think they will look good with the Grey Lustre.. im new the to this site and looking for what ppl think .. i have sum extra money laying around and wana start moddin my car ..
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by my03maxi
i have a guy near me who can get me them for 1150 .. i need 2 get tires also serchin around for the best combo .. i feel in love with these as soon as i seen them .. do you think they will look good with the Grey Lustre.. im new the to this site and looking for what ppl think .. i have sum extra money laying around and wana start moddin my car ..
$2,000+ is a bit much for a wheel combo, but to each their own. Awesome set of wheels, no doubt.
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Those rims are a bit icky. I wouldn't buy them. Just find a nice set of powdercoated ones.
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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$2,000+ is a bit much for a wheel combo, but to each their own. Awesome set of wheels, no doubt.
$2,000 is a bit much for a combo IMO also, especially for a maxima, but its crazy how some people can put rims that cost $1000 each. Guess you just got to be a wheel guy to justify that type of spending.
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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those rims will go nice in Pimp my ride cars.. not in a Max....... but you are the one who has to decide...
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxBoost925
well, not like REALLY ugly, but they're not my style.
Wrong, they are really ugly. Dump them and get yourself some new wheels or put the stockers back on.
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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for one thing, you could turn them sideways, and... well, you know the rest...
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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yeah i will probably sell these and try to find some better looking wheels and tires for around six or seven hundred dollars
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by lannal
yeah i will probably sell these and try to find some better looking wheels and tires for around six or seven hundred dollars
good, good looking and for $600-700. if you find them, lemme know where...




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