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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Want to get my rims refinished and powdercoated for the winter. They are currently gold as you can see. Should i keep them that color and just get them freshened up or should i do something different? Was thinking maybe like flat black, or titanium grey. Maybe hyper silver (black chrome like), or just plain bright silver. Also should i keep the polished lips or powdercoat those too?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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I would go with the silver -- would go great with the BRG.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:50 AM
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I like the color as is, I guess the question is are you running these wheels in the winter time? if so maybe wait till the spring to get them re done if they really need it. The winter time with the snow and salt, not to mention the pot holes can kill a wheel in NJ
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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Go with any of your new selections.
Gold is so yesterday.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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+1 for silver. Ties in with the other chrome trim.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Not a fan of the gold. Any of your other choices would look better, in my opinion.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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Thanks guys!! I do have winter wheels so i'm not worried about that. I meant to say that it will be a winter project. I think i may go with either bright silver or hyper silver. Will be keeping the polished lips too! Any other suggestions?
 
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