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Old 01-05-2009, 09:35 PM
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A few days ago I had a friend who owns a wheel company to fix the wheel rash and to re-polish my rims.
This morning, i took the repaired wheels to my other buddy's fabrication warehouse where he also does powder
coating. After only a two short hours, the wheels were done and I was on my way to mount, balance and
install the wheels. I must say they look different and much more 'stealth' than before....as seen in my sig.
I was only able to take night shots of the car, so I'll post more pics tomorrow when I get to Vegas.

Fabrication Warehouse
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32881732@N05/3173274844/
Powder Coating
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32881732@N05/3172441281/

Wheel Shop
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32881732@N05/3173269258/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32881732@N05/3172435539/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32881732@N05/3172439335/

Night Shots
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32881732@N05/...Orig=3173272836
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32881732@N05/...Orig=3173271104
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32881732@N05/...Orig=3172431757
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Wow that's a change. Can't wait to see the "darth vader" in person
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The wheels look brown?
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='760452
The wheels look brown?
I think it was because i set the white balance incorrectly. If you see the pics of the wheels
next to the balancing machine they look normal.
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look aggressive! very nice!
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How much does powder coating a wheel cost? Does it take long?
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can't wait to see it in person D!!! looking good, I see your going that route!!! hmmmm.... tinted tails, tinted headlights???
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looking forward to seeing them in person David
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Originally Posted by Tru5' post='760469
How much does powder coating a wheel cost? Does it take long?
Not sure my friends did it for free.

Originally Posted by radz550i' post='760495
looking forward to seeing them in person David
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='760501' date='Jan 6 2009, 12:17 AM
looking forward to seeing them in person David
I think it's time for a 7 courses of beef meet.... Ahem cough John.


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