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Diamond Cut These (like) New Wheels

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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 01:57 PM
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That sounds like a great deal. Good work!
 
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Old May 8, 2023 | 05:06 PM
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Added a little color to my black rims.

 
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Old May 8, 2023 | 06:09 PM
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Dropping her off tomorrow for the diamond cut.

Will post photos this weekend

RWS
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Portlander

Added a little color to my black rims.
hmmm. A little ricey to me. Just my Op.
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 06:38 AM
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Appreciate the feedback which is why I posted a few photos. My preference would be the Maelstrom rims that were on my previous SVR but I'd rather not drop 5K for new ones to replace these rims. I can remove the 3M rim tape in 10 minutes if I get a few more negative comments and was just attempting to add some color and break up the all black theme.
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Portlander
I can remove the 3M rim tape in 10 minutes if I get a few more negative comments and was just attempting to add some color and break up the all black theme.
Don't pay too much heed to negative comments - they're your wheels and you should have them how you want them! I think they look great, though I didn't realise it was just rim tape. Mmm.
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 01:33 PM
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Thanks. I was on the fence on whether I liked the change and have decided the red around the edge is a little too much and have removed it. Though I like the current gloss black rims, I don't love them and will be on the lookout for a set of the Maelstrom style in the future.
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 02:34 PM
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Take them have them powder coated and painted a light grey( matches carbon pieces if you have them). Have them put heavy clear( shiney) Hides the dust won't blend in and it's about $150 a wheel and takes 1 day. This tales away all all back hubcap look .
 

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Old May 10, 2023 | 02:46 PM
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These are the rims I miss!
 
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Old May 14, 2023 | 05:51 AM
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Well, here's the results as promised.

SIMPLY STUNNING !

Changes the entire character of the car

Wheels removed, tires dismounted, wheels sandblasted, powdercoated gloss black, diamond cut on the face, powdercoated clear, remounted, rebalanced

$185 each at: https://chipswheelrepair.com/

Be sure to ask for SPECIAL PRICING.

Here's some before and after.

I COULD NOT BE MORE PLEASED !





 
Old May 14, 2023 | 08:27 AM
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That looks much better.
 
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Old May 14, 2023 | 09:12 AM
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Excellent. The all black rims practically disappear in the wheel wells, and the diamond cut process really makes them stand out. And they still show enough black to mate well with the blacked out side vents and trim around the windows.
 
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