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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Wheel center caps

I have an '06 CR MCSC, with the 16 inch V spoke wheels (that were a no cost option, with all season rf's). I am looking for some simple and low cost mod's, and one idea I have is to change the color of the plastic center cap (that covers the lug bolts). Two questions:
- Does anyone have pic's of or could photoshop what I'm describing (in black and/or red to match body color)?
- I see some sources, such as outmotoring, for tape to black out the chrome body trim, but any possible sources for adhesive backed sheet vinyl that I could cut to cover the wheel caps?

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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I'm not familiar with the V spoke wheels, but are you looking for something like this: http://www.aestheticreations.net/centercaps.htm

They do custom graphics as well. So, you could get all black if you wanted.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Robin Casady
I'm not familiar with the V spoke wheels, but are you looking for something like this: http://www.aestheticreations.net/centercaps.htm

They do custom graphics as well. So, you could get all black if you wanted.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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chk out these wheels in the market place. They may give you some ideas.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=126255
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Like this?


 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by miniconcarne
Like this?


Yes! Exactly- I think that looks great! Those are the wheels I have (R84?) The all black is a little too much for me. How did you do this- paint or vinyl?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Wheels are powder coated and centers are sprayed. I originally used Krylon fusion for plastic,worked good, then had my Brother spray them for me at his shop. I agree with the too much black look but they have grown on me.
 
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