lannal

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.

beancooker

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.

lannal

could i paint them my self

beancooker

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.

MaxBoost925

iTrader: (33)

They're ugly.

MaxBoost925

iTrader: (33)

well, not like REALLY ugly, but they're not my style.

lannal

mine neither thats why i want them painted or something

lannal

do you think they would look good in solid BLACK or solid GUN METAL better

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

I would just sell them to someone looking for some bling bling....Even painted, they will still be pretty ugly....

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??

lannal

them wheels look great

Liquid_pjear

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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.

Metal Maxima

iTrader: (30)

I was looking into getting these as well...GORGEOUS wheel. However, at $1300 for the wheels alone, kinda makes me think twice about it.

Nismonkey

iTrader: (2)

those are kinda busy...too much chrome to IMO

Metal Maxima

iTrader: (30)

Which are too busy? The mmr? or the first ones?

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 ..

Metal Maxima

iTrader: (30)

$2,000+ is a bit much for a wheel combo, but to each their own. Awesome set of wheels, no doubt.

stockride

Those rims are a bit icky. I wouldn't buy them. Just find a nice set of powdercoated ones.

ChromeSE5

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$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.

Lontar1

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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...

Edward Lee

iTrader: (3)

Wrong, they are really ugly. Dump them and get yourself some new wheels or put the stockers back on.

FriscoMaxima

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for one thing, you could turn them sideways, and... well, you know the rest...

lannal

yeah i will probably sell these and try to find some better looking wheels and tires for around six or seven hundred dollars

FriscoMaxima

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good, good looking and for $600-700. if you find them, lemme know where...