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KyeSx2.0
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Post by KyeSx2.0 » Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:35 am

I have stock 16" R/T rims, that i have painted black, an did a very good job.
i have seen rims with the trim coloured, usually the colour of the car.
can anyone tell me how to do this myself, i dont want to f*** it up.
my car is Yellow, so the trim with be yellow

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Post by FAC3L3SS » Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:37 am

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Post by sidepipe87 » Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:37 pm

mask of the lip using masking tape, 3m Fine Line is the best, then cover the rest of the wheel with newspaper. after its masked take a scuff pad to the lip, throw some primer down then paint/clear it. It's pretty much exactly like you would think.
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