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Old 09-23-2010, 09:10 PM
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Hey, is there already a post on painting your own rims? if so, link me please!

i want to paint my rims black.. but don't feel like spending the money at the shop
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wow you're hard core. the hardest part is getting an even coating without creating paint line. good luck!

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Hey, is there already a post on painting your own rims? if so, link me please!

i want to paint my rims black.. but don't feel like spending the money at the shop
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haha.. i'm only thinking about it for now. how much does it usually cost at the shop?
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over in socal, powdercoating costs i think $75/wheel? powdercoating is a lot more durable than paint and you can't powdercoat at home

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i guess.. i'll go check some shops out, thanks
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Here is my DIY when I painted mine

https://5series.net/forums/topic/504..._1#entry529210

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