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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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So I have a PPW Z. I just picked up some 19 Rays that come on the G35s. I love these wheels and I got a great deal on a set... but they're chrome. I'm not the biggest fan of chrome wheels. I'm wrestling with the idea of having them powder coated to a gunmetal.
So my question is do you guys think I should leave them chrome or try the gunmetal.
I photoshopped a pic of what the result might look like... and no that's not my car. I also included a pic of my car as is with my stock wheels.
I know that it's my car and my choice but I'd like to hear some thoughts incase one of you bring up something I haven't thought of. Thanks a lot, guys.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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I'm thinking that the gunmetal look would work well with the black roof and front lip that I've already got. I like the contrast. I also will be getting wheel spacers to enhance the stance of the car with these wheels.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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I know I'm not the best photoshopper... and if anyone has pics of these wheels already on a z and gunmetal, well that would be amazing.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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If they are chrome dipped and not polished I think you would have to strip the chrome before painting/powder coating

If that's the case either keep them as-is or trade them for non chrome ones.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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I would need to strip them and I am willing to do that.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bluelineshooter
I would need to strip them and I am willing to do that.
I say sand blast them and powdercoat away!
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
I say sand blast them and powdercoat away!
You think so?! I think it might look pretty cool
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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I'm sooo glad I got such an over whelming amount of replies!
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Chrome - out.
Chrome-removal - not fun.
Gunmetal G35 wheels = nice.
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Chrome - out.
Chrome-removal - not fun.
Gunmetal G35 wheels = nice.
I'm finding out about the chrome removal.
I decided to go ahead with the project.
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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anything but chrome
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