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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Polish Wheels

alright so i got pretty bored a few months ago and started a project i kinda regret because once i started, i couldnt quit and had to follow through without making it looking worst than it was..

let me know what you guys think

project: polishing 18" work cr kais

original color: dark bronze

repaint color: white(rattlecan)

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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wow! nice job man. Those look great! The face came out great and i like how the inside isnt as finished. Very nice, looks good!
Old Apr 29, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Damn sweet job man! How long did this take you?
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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thanks guys, from start to finish, about 5 months, but if i add up the hours actually spent on them, about 24-35 hours. i was being really lazy throughout the 5 months
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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I did this on my old rota g forces, damn it took forever. I ended up giving up after I got all the paint off, hats off to you buddy.
Old May 5, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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what did you use to polish the rims ?
Looks great!
Old May 5, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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They look horrible! You should sell em to me. hahha
Old May 5, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Looks great, only thing Id Suggest is a bigger tire, a 215/35 is way to low pro unless your tucking IMO. Other than that I think the wheels and car looks amazing
Old May 6, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CornFed
Looks great, only thing Id Suggest is a bigger tire
at the photoshot I thought you have a flat tire,
Old May 6, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1JavaBlk_in_Sac
what did you use to polish the rims ?
Looks great!
thanks, i used mothers metal polishing compound


Originally Posted by vietpunk916
They look horrible! You should sell em to me. hahha
lol if you want to buy them, sure, im actually thinking about selling these wheels

Originally Posted by CornFed
Looks great, only thing Id Suggest is a bigger tire, a 215/35 is way to low pro unless your tucking IMO. Other than that I think the wheels and car looks amazing
yeah i need bigger tires, only use these because i got them for really cheap

i used to tuck but i couldnt daily it, work place has dips as entrances, sux



Originally Posted by 1JavaBlk_in_Sac
at the photoshot I thought you have a flat tire,
everyone tells me that, really need bigger tires
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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Excellent job you did your car looks alot better.
I really like those wheels!
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