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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Hey i searched but found only the stock rims before 06'. I have a silverstone Z with the stock 06' wheels and i was thinking about powdercoating the wheels gunmetal? Ever heard of anyone doing this? Anybody with pics? I dont think that it would weaken the wheels if done right so im not too worried bout that.

just in case, these are the wheels im talking about:




but in gunmetal
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 04:04 AM
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Members paint OEM wheels sure. And there are photos here. If you want a different color - do it.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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so noone has ever painted/powdercoated the 06' wheels?

edit: nvm found pics, thanks

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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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search my friend search
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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There have been some cases with powdering/chroming the OEM base wheels and rims cracking.

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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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Dont do it , they crack. If you want to changethe color have them painted.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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powdercoating 2006 stock 18s?-painted-rotor.jpg
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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thinking about having my stockers painted gloss black for my black 06
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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ive decided to go against painting/powercoating the stocks. I'll just save up for some new wheels
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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you would be the first.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Enkies!
My poor stock rims
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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i just got my stock 06 wheels painted black...they look awesome! ill post pictures soon
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