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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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Painted mine too. Basalt Black to match the body. Looks SICK. Do it.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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How long have you had them painted for? Are they holding up well so far?

My friend has a body shop and it would be so easy just to drop the car off there to get the wheels painted but Im not sure if powdercoating is a better option since my car is winter driven...anyone?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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I just got mine painted black on my speed yellow X50. I will try to post some pics later.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Sechsgangs powdercoated stockies...




 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dcoty
Wow, that looks great...I was considering powdercoating my stockers black with a red pinstripe around the lip...but the gunmetal looks dead sexy!

I drive my car all winter and Im not so sure how well painting will hold up...
Like this? https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ad.php?t=83878

Thought you guys might like to check out the pics...
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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I keep mine for track days .. they hold up fairly well (no issues with heat).
 
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