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Old 03-21-2008, 06:59 AM
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Default While ur rims are being powder coated..

I would like to get my rims powdercoated.. but how did you guys do it? Take all ur rims off and leave ur car on blocks in ur garage?
Old 03-21-2008, 07:03 AM
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steelies... LOL
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most of us used the search and read other threads about those that had their wheels powdercoated to get an idea on how it was done. or they used common sense and figured out that if you did not have an extra set of wheels that it would be the most logical thing to do. though they would skip on the blocks since they might damage the car if left on too long.
Old 03-21-2008, 07:05 AM
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I recommend jack stands. They have much more refined look than blocks.
Old 03-21-2008, 07:15 AM
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when i said block I didn't mean actual cinder blocks lol... but yeah I guess i'll have to do that...
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Just put on the other set of VOLKS...
Old 03-21-2008, 07:24 AM
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what color are you doing?
Old 03-21-2008, 07:25 AM
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Flat black
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Originally Posted by DozJr7
Flat black
..and let me guess....a red stripe.
Old 03-21-2008, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by teh215
..and let me guess....a red stripe.
nah lol
Old 03-21-2008, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DozJr7
I would like to get my rims powdercoated.. but how did you guys do it? Take all ur rims off and leave ur car on blocks in ur garage?

Your idea sounds very GHETTo
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Borrow 3 donuts from your buddies.

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Old 03-21-2008, 09:42 AM
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Stop typing ur.
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If you go with 4 donuts, please post pics... provided you aren't lowered much, otherwise you'll just be sitting on the ground.
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whats wrong with flat black red lip?
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Wow.

I wonder what kinds of questions we will be fielding once '03s start selling for less than $10k
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Originally Posted by SIN3
whats wrong with flat black red lip?
On OEM wheels? LAME
Old 03-21-2008, 06:47 PM
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I would just use one of my other sets of wheels.
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Originally Posted by davidv

Borrow 3 donuts from your buddies.
thats a cool lookin donut, is that sold rubber?
Old 03-21-2008, 11:59 PM
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looks like its made out of lego pieces
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