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Old May 28, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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It's just too much black. Not a lot to break it up.

I'd say leave 'em alone.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 12:48 AM
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Leave them as is!!
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Old May 28, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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Don't touch a thing!
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Old May 28, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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The car looks sweet- The way it sits it is a very appealing car to everyone.

the blacked out look is a more specific taste due to the attitude shift it gives the car

I like the black centers, but as you see, that puts me in the minority.

On the other hand a majority vote is what determines the resident in the White House and we see how that is working!


Life is short if painting the centers makes you happy the DO IT!!
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Old May 28, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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WOW Guy's... Thank you ALL for the positive responses either way! I Truly appreciate it... Damn that black looks good!!!
But I am going to have to go with the Majority... Polished it is...

THANK YOU!!!!


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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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I would leave it just as it is - it looks great.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
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Your car has always looked good. I gotta admit, I am digging the black centers.

Last edited by meflyfrc; May 28, 2013 at 10:33 PM.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Yours looks badass the way it is.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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Looks great the way it is.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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I'd like the black centers if the rivets and center cap were left polished/aluminum.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:13 PM
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If possible I'd buy a set of black wheels, I don't think I'd paint those nice wheels.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:39 PM
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Leave them alone. Looks great as is.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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Another vote for not blacking them out. Why buy beautiful wheels and then hide them with black paint, it looks great as is. Glad you went with the majority vote. Check my avatar.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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Nooooooooooo!!!! though the black looked better than I thought it would.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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Awesome looking car - I'd vote to leave the wheels alone
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