Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!

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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!

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looks good!
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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!

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Hmm, I didn't think I was going to like the color-match...but I do. Looks great.

Now then, it will be interesting to see how well it holds up. If it chips badly I would re-strip them and have 'em powdercoated yellow instead. Just a thought.
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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!

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That was my original plan when I originally bought the rims, however, when I got them is when I found out that those "Vs" are actually made of plastic (to keep the weight down).
I Used two coats of plastic adhesion promoter, 3 coats of the yellow enamel, and topped it off with two coats of clear enamel. I'm hoping they do hold up, if not, I can touch them up quickly. I'm thinking that I might get them made out of aluminum somewhere and have them anodized.
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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!

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Wow they are plastic?! OK....powder coating is out then. :)

You should be fine with the paint for the most part, sounds like you did it right.
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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!

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Nice touch. They look really good when you are driving... the black back ground disappears.
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Saw them yesterday at the micros - they look good!

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Re: Mama Got a New Pair of Shoes!

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Thanks everyone for the great compliments, very much appreciated!
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