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Old May 7, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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I think the glittering black is more the color I'm looking for. Is there any way you can give me the phone number to the shop you bought them from?
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Old May 7, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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^ +1 if possible...
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Old May 8, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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these are like a silvery-black powder coat finish and not like a black chrome highly polished finish right?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by r0tor
these are like a silvery-black powder coat finish and not like a black chrome highly polished finish right?
I can't tell you exactly what the process is, but it seems to be a silver powder coat over a black base (parts of the wheel that aren't showing are black, as are a couple nicks around the lugs thanks to the tire shop that mounted them). It is a more reflective, shiny finish than most powder coated wheels, but is not chrome or polished bare metal.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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I am very impressed. I was considering those wheels. They are super clean.

How heavy are they?

EDIT:: 23lbs. Sorry just read through the thread.

That's pretty heavy for an 8.5" wheel... oh well they're still really clean.

Last edited by aliveoutofhabit; May 8, 2008 at 05:43 PM. Reason: Read through thread.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Aipex8
I can't tell you exactly what the process is, but it seems to be a silver powder coat over a black base (parts of the wheel that aren't showing are black, as are a couple nicks around the lugs thanks to the tire shop that mounted them). It is a more reflective, shiny finish than most powder coated wheels, but is not chrome or polished bare metal.
The shop that mounted your wheels nicked them?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Yeah, a few nicks around the lugs. Didn't even notice until a few days later.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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That sucks. I wrapped my key with duck tape to help prevent that. I hope it serves as a reminder to whom ever is working on my wheels as well

With in a week or so having my wheels mounted one of them got a rock chip so I know how you feel.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Couple pics of Aipex8's sweet looking JIC's in motion!





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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Cool! Thanks for posting those. Here's a few more from the days event:
(Don't mind the Civic in the background)




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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Wow I like them. I seen some in 19's but that was way to big. 18's are just right IMO!
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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Looks good
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Old May 19, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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wow..very nice..really slick
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Old May 20, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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lookin good
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