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SHould I paint my rimzzzz as per Stronz's excellent P-chop?

Yes, it looks the shizzz
22 (57.9%)
No, it looks wack
10 (26.3%)
Meh
6 (15.8%)

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Offline Horney

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To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« on: 24 October 2008, 10:13 »
So my wheels are a bit battered and could do with a new lease of life. I would dearly love a new set more suited to the Rado but I can't afford any at the moment. Some rattle cans and a day with the masking tape I can stretch to.

So from this:



To this:



Centers would be satin black and the red gloss.

What you guys think? I'm undecided.

Nick
« Last Edit: 24 October 2008, 10:55 by Horney »
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Offline jamie_pyrite

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Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« Reply #1 on: 24 October 2008, 10:31 »
Not a fan.. Makes it look a bit jap!
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Offline Stronz

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Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« Reply #2 on: 24 October 2008, 11:03 »
I say go for it.  Its different and I think looks cool - you can always change the wheels when you have saved up enough for some more 'Rado styled wheels
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Offline drivebycar

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Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« Reply #3 on: 24 October 2008, 11:41 »
Looks smart. Go for it!

Cant beleive someone voted meh!  :laugh: Whats the point  :grin:
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Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« Reply #4 on: 24 October 2008, 12:07 »
Looks good, I would like to see it finished.
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Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« Reply #5 on: 24 October 2008, 15:57 »
DOOO ITTTT!! Lol I think it looks smart as mate!
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Offline Chris-White

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Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« Reply #6 on: 24 October 2008, 20:34 »
sell them for £150, and buy some g60 bbs's.
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Offline JC

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Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« Reply #7 on: 24 October 2008, 21:07 »
as sharpie would say


GHEY

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Offline Organisys

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Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« Reply #8 on: 24 October 2008, 21:09 »
Sell Wheels.
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Offline Conker

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Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question.
« Reply #9 on: 24 October 2008, 21:55 »
I like it, but think it will be "soooo 2008" in a few months time.

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