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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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now i know some of you dont like painted stockers, but i think these turned out pretty good. and for about $150 to do all four wheels and the headlights, its not a bad deal. the headlights were done with spray paint, while the wheels were done with finish 1 automotive paint through an HVLP gun. tons of prep work! spent 3 days total. let me know what you guys think.


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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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that looks really good. Its like getting a whole new set of wheels, and for $150 you cant complain.

My only recommendation is to get some spacers and lower it
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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Well I am not a fan of the painted stockers, but it's your ride. Over all the wheels look nice, but the headlights are what makes it.

Great job..
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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thank you guys. i was really hoping i wouldnt get flamed . but i will definately roll with some spacers pretty soon, and i do plan to lower it.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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i want my headlights blacked out soo bad!! haha..
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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^^^^it was so easy man. that was the fairly easy part of the whole project. it was just time consuming. just get some paint and a whole lot of beer! good to go!
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Well done.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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looks great, I like it. Would probably look even better with 15-20mm spacers.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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I guess the only reason I don't really like painted stockers, is because they are so common. As for the headlights, those look awesome.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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tint the reflectors. good job!!!
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Old May 16, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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I like the lights- the painted stockers not so much.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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yeah im going to tint the reflectors and smoke the tails as well.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Love the lights, but I'm not that big a fan of the painted stock'ers either. However, I CAN appreciate how good of a job you did with it. I like that you didn't paint the center caps too. Good job over all.
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Great job overall!
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:51 AM
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thank you guys
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good job!

u did it urself??? how did u get the glossy look?
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GOOD JOB!!!

Spacers and a drop ASAP
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Looked better before sorry. Your car though so do what you like. Does look like you did quality work though.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by maXmood
good job!

u did it urself??? how did u get the glossy look?
just proper prep work and what not i guess. and maybe it had a little to do with the three or four coats of clear i ordered satin black or semi gloss paint as i originally didnt want them that glossy. im not sure whether the guy gave me gloss paint or if we did too good of a job painting them lol. either way im glad they turned out the way they did.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Z looks way better with the wheels and lights. Great job. I want to do my wheels just like this. CF lip would look great on this car.
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