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Old 06-23-2011, 09:27 PM
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:04 AM
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I'm assuming you would stick the index cards inside the rim part of the wheel to avoid spraying your tires right?! If so... G.E.N.I.U.S!!!
between rim and tire, yes so u make a fan looking thing =)
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I like the gold you chose bro?! What's the brand of paint and color g bones?! Thanks.
It was Rustoleum Gold. Just bought a couple of cans at my local OSH.
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Nice! Love the wheel color Rob! Hows the suby treating you? Happy to be back in one?

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Do it yourself. It's cheaper and easy. I've painted quite a few of my wheels over the years. No problems with chips or anything. Make sure you choose the right gold. Here's my Forester with the SSR Comps I painted:
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Nice! Love the wheel color Rob! Hows the suby treating you? Happy to be back in one?
Thanks Jen. Treating me well. And yes, I'm happy. I promised my self I'd be back in one.
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Nice! I have a really hard time when it comes to missing mine.. I just can't seem to miss it

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Thanks Jen. Treating me well. And yes, I'm happy. I promised my self I'd be back in one.
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Nice! I have a really hard time when it comes to missing mine.. I just can't seem to miss it
At least you have Brian's to play with. lol
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You could get them powdercoated as well, This will last longer and look better longer..paint flakes off after time and fades faster.

If you still want to stick to the paint, GrimmSpeed has the Subaru Gold Paint for wheels that is the exact gold they used on the BBS wheels.
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Lol and no. I tried that one day and the suby didn't feel the same lol it felt like a Honda just with better handling lol we are selling it anyhow now that he has his 510.

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At least you have Brian's to play with. lol
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^Thanks. But, what if I'm picking up a rattle can from say like "Walmart?" What color shud I go w/ then?!
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Yes, I like this gold color the best! Imma try to match the BBS wheels to the best of my ability! Thanks
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Thank you Jamison aka norcalbmxer4u for helping me spray my wheels!!! Uber mad props it turned out great



Oh and thanks for the brewski's doggy xD
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No prob bud. Let's see some pics
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^ You can't see the one above your previous post?
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my bad. i see it now. looks good
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