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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 03:38 PM
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Im thinking of spraying my proteus alloys black to match my cars colour opinions guys good idea or bad ? The alloys are in excellent condition just feel like maki ng a change
 
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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 05:54 PM
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Powder coating is much longer lasting than paint.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Bud Tender
Powder coating is much longer lasting than paint.
i have been quoted 125 for all 4 wheels powder coated and coloured to black
 
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 01:43 PM
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You could also try some plastidip to see if you like the black look prior to permanently changing them.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 07:05 AM
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YES to above, the plastidip is the ticket for rims.

My black x with tint and black dvinci rims got this remark from the neighbors; "looks like a drug dealers car". Funny thing...it was. I bought it from the local narcotics task force.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 03:55 AM
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just remember. Having them powder coated will melt the fake plastic allen bolt heads when they are cooked in the oven.
I've just had mine done and I replaced them with chrome bolts that I glued into the holes that had been left.
 
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