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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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I tried to do something different with powdercoating on stock rims and rotors before making the plunge of $2500 and up on aftermarket rims. I think I like it. Don't know if I'll keep it. Hopefully pics come through.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Now thats an affordable option!! Great job! Scooter
 
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Looks great, nice job.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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I like it, and you will not look like everyone else!
 
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The contrast looks great! Just had mine powdercoated last fall. $250 vs. $2,500, it was an easy choice to make!
 
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I think it looks great. Good job.
 
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Great idea! Looks good man!
 
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The contrast looks great! Just had mine powdercoated last fall. $250 vs. $2,500, it was an easy choice to make!
With the rotors and the extra labor to leave some rim exposed I had another $150 over what you paid. I think I like it. If it ever strikes me as looking cheap they are gone. Its hard to enjoy the look with the windchill around 15.
 
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