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Old May 14, 2013 | 02:36 AM
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I recently repaired the curb rash on my wheels. Three of them were in terrible shape. The fourth was perfect until I had my new tires installed. The "professional tire man" took a chunk out of the lip of the wheel about an inch long and half an inch deep. Oh well, what do you do? You can't shoot him.
Anyway, I decided to go with a darker color. The factory silver seemed too bright for the car as it is black with black tinted windows. I ordered both red and green center caps. After trying both colors on the car, I think the green looks best. The wheels are not perfect, but compared to what I started with, they are nearly perfect. Please share your opinion.
 
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Old May 14, 2013 | 02:58 AM
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Nice job. What colour did you use? What filler ?
I'm afraid I don't like the tinted windows but it's all a personal thing.
 
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Old May 14, 2013 | 05:40 AM
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The color is graphite from Duplicolor. The filler I used was good 'ole Bondo. About 3-4 hrs per wheel. I had the wheels balanced again after the repairs just to be safe. My wife agrees with you about the tint. She calls it my "drug dealer" car.
 
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Old May 14, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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Yes, definitely goes with metallised 'shades' and a chrome plated .357.
I do like the wheels though !
 
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