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12-19-2008, 06:30 PM

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smshirk

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Originally Posted by IaAaron

Very nice!! Since my car is a D.D. I don't really have the option to let the wheels sit for to long. I would love to do mine black.... Now to find a set of wheels that I can borrow for a week or so.....

Where are you? I have some you could borrow, but shipping would be an issue. I am in Atlanta

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12-20-2008, 01:01 AM

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They look great.

You should have placed some washers or taped where the lug nuts tighten to the wheel though, rumor has it that area should not be painted.

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12-20-2008, 01:44 AM

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They look great.

You should have placed some washers or taped where the lug nuts tighten to the wheel though, rumor has it that area should not be painted.

Why is that? Do the lugs need metal to metal friction to maintain torque?

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12-24-2008, 02:34 AM

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Nice job. I hope they hold up for years.

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12-24-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by madmmac

They look great.

You should have placed some washers or taped where the lug nuts tighten to the wheel though, rumor has it that area should not be painted.

Quarters work great for this job

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12-30-2008, 10:45 PM

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I'm inspired. My rims have the anodized area painted over. I'd like to restore to original anodized finish. Any suggestions on paint removal in the anodized area?