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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 03:46 AM
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Kinda liking the 'Sponge Bob' for me...NOT!
Interesting, but they don't show how the water surface design is done.


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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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neat trick.

thought you'd be all over the dolla bills yo.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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That is the coolest thing since ice. how long does it last. and will it hold up to a power washer.
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Amazing! Very
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Wow!
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They need to find some method other than hand-dipping. In several of those with geometric patterns there was distortion of the lines from spoke to spoke.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by black match box
That is the coolest thing since ice. how long does it last. and will it hold up to a power washer.
After its washed and dried a automotive clear coat is applied to protect the graphic. Holds up just like automotive paint.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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Thats amazing Frank ! Thanks for sharing !
Its not something I want on my wheels, but the Tech is very cool !

The ricers are going to LOVE it !

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That is cool how they do this. I think when my chrome goes bad on my wheels I will get the "Puff, The Magic Dragon" on them.
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Very cool way to get a new look to a set of wheels.
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Sponge Bob was awesome
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need my stock c5 wheels dipped in spongebob.....
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Now! I think I've seen everything!

I can sleep well tonight now!

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Very cool. I wonder if the little lady would get upset if I tried doing parts in our bathtub?
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Wow,again thanks for sharing(jetz) an Mr Bill, thats amazing technology! How do you find a tire installer who isn't going to mangle that stuff ????
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That is amazing!
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That is cool how they do this. I think when my chrome goes bad on my wheels I will get the "Puff, The Magic Dragon" on them.
Does it come with the LSD required to get the full effect? If not, it's a rip-off.
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