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      10-12-2016, 02:18 PM   #23
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are the wheels cast or Flow forged? I'm very concerned about strength and weight.

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      10-19-2016, 06:22 PM   #24
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beautiful combo, Def like both color setup. Thinking about going with verde as well, though I'm aiming for the 3D lip. Mind sharing where did you get the wheels?
Thanks, I got the package from TireRack for about 1800 shipped for wheels/tires/tpms/mount and balance

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are the wheels cast or Flow forged? I'm very concerned about strength and weight.

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Yeah they're def. not forged.
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      10-20-2016, 09:16 AM   #25
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Thanks, I got the package from TireRack for about 1800 shipped for wheels/tires/tpms/mount and balance



Yeah they're def. not forged.
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Either way I like both colors, but that silver does have a slight edge on the gunmetal.
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here's how it looked with the gunmetal colored wheels


Dam!! Looks way better then before
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here's how it looked with the gunmetal colored wheels


Did you plasti dip yourself? If so can you guide me please on the steps..
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Did you plasti dip yourself? If so can you guide me please on the steps..
It's very easy, you just have to take your time. I did this a few time on Style 65s on my E39.

I took my wheels off of the car but as you can see in this video, it's not necessary but I recommend it.

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Did you plasti dip yourself? If so can you guide me please on the steps..
It's very easy, you just have to take your time. I did this a few time on Style 65s on my E39.

I took my wheels off of the car but as you can see in this video, it's not necessary but I recommend it.

Thanks for the tutorial video
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Did you plasti dip yourself? If so can you guide me please on the steps..
If you're worried about doing it yourself, there are a million shops in LA that will do all 4 wheels for about $150. I paid about $140 to do my OEM wheels and I think they did a great job.
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Did you plasti dip yourself? If so can you guide me please on the steps..
If you're worried about doing it yourself, there are a million shops in LA that will do all 4 wheels for about $150. I paid about $140 to do my OEM wheels and I think they did a great job.
Oh ok thanks for the price range.. needed that one
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Well done. I love plasti-dip for the same reason. Protects rims and can always switch it up. Gunmetal is a great color but prefer the aluminum contrast with your exterior paint.
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      12-19-2016, 02:37 PM   #34
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here's how it looked with the gunmetal colored wheels



wow looks very nice. What is the spec on those wheels/tires and do you have to modify anthing to fit?
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If you get bored with the plastidip can you go back without damaging your original finish?
Yes. You can repair nicks by smoothing out with paint thinner and then applying new coat. Or, easily peels off, when ready, the more coats you add.

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yep! it's just a temporary color change. but on wheels with small cracks and crevises i've read that's it's a pain. but on big panels not a big deal
It is not bad. Just important to not rush the job.

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If you're worried about doing it yourself, there are a million shops in LA that will do all 4 wheels for about $150. I paid about $140 to do my OEM wheels and I think they did a great job.
You can get 4 black and 3 gloss for $50-60 on ebay. Or, there is always the option to pay someone to do it.
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