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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Im thinking of getting some rpf1s...but i want them in a black color...how much do you think it would cost to get them powder coated a shiny/chrome black?
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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i paid like 150/each to powder coat to flat black (i know it's little overprice but my insurance paid it for )
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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I paid 50 bucks a rim to have my stock enkei rims stripped and powdercoated. Just make sure that they do it in low temperature powdercoating though since they're aluminum rims.
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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so what kind of place can you go to get this done...can any body shop do it
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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you should be paying around 50-70 bucks a wheel.
also if you are looking to buy my buddy has them for sale!!
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Go to the paint section on here, scroll down to the bottom and you will see it and there is a link to a shop that does it for pretty cheap in IL too
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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Looks good love the dark rims
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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i paid like 150/each to powder coat to flat black (i know it's little overprice but my insurance paid it for )
That is one nice lookin' car. The Ralliart lip looks way better than the SE lip, especially so on a black EVO. Where did you you get powder coating done?
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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what part of illinois are you from? i have these guys set up to powdercoat a set of my wheels: http://www.cmwerks.com/html/home.html

they have experience with powdercoating forged wheels at the lower required temps also.
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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im in aroura/naperville
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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i paid like 150/each to powder coat to flat black (i know it's little overprice but my insurance paid it for )
I need me some powder coated MR BBS'
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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looks good
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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i love black chrome!! how do you get that done?
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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thats a good question...anyone know...bump
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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i contacted cmwerks and they quoted me 85 a wheel. thats for gloss black. they also have chrome black and tons of other colors. i am planning on taking a trip over to their facility soon to check out their work.

i am in dekalb which is not to far from u.
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