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Blue Mica Subaru WRX w/Gloss Black Wheels

A true favorite among enthusiasts, the Subaru WRX offers world class turbocharged performance at an affordable price. Plus, Subaru offered some great colors, like this 2002 Blue Mica WRX with STi wing.

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Masking tricks

A common question for those looking to add an even greater custom touch to their wheels is how to mask off indentations or other areas. There's not really one answer that works for all, but there are methods one can use to mask off these areas on the wheel.

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Grand Canyon Ridgeline

Talk about a cool job! This customer is a fire fighter at the Grand Canyon. Fire fighters recognize the importance of reliable gear, and a Honda Ridgeline has got this one covered. For a more custom look, the customer went with a black on black look. Ridgeline's aren't for everyone, but we really like them, especially with black wheels.

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silver scion tC goes with gloss black

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The Scion tC is a sharp looking car. It offers affordable performance and Toyota quality. Another thing this Scion has going for it is a clean, dent-free silver paint job. This customer painted the calipers yellow and the wheels gloss black. The before and after pics are dramatic. What a difference!

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semi-gloss black, a Benz, and a good workout

"ha so i am pretty sore but i did get it done they look great!" - Jonathan

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Jeep Grand Cherokee and semi-gloss black

Here's a winning combo for sure on this black Jeep Grand Cherokee. This detail-oriented customer really threw down a great coat of paint as you can see. I think it looks awesome. What do you think?

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xterra owner utilizes the semi-gloss black option

I can't say it better than the customer, so here you go:

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acceptable payment methods - paypal is NOT required!

It might seem strange to do a blog entry on payment methods, but I think it's worthwhile to mention how our customers can purchase a kit or an eGUIDE. First of all, we do not require that you have a PayPal account or open one. It may appear that way, but you can bypass creating a PayPal account by selecting the "Don't have a PayPal account?" link, as shown.

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eclipse owner creates a blackout

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Another fine color choice by one of our customers. With a shiny black paint job, it was almost a no-brainer to go with gloss black wheel paint. The customer provided some excellent feedback as well:

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the pains of powdercoating

For the record we do not dislike powdercoating. What we dislike, however, is the hassle and cost associated with getting it done. The attack on wheel paint by powdercoaters is, inevitably, the claim that there's a durability issue. As wheel painters our retort is that when applied properly, durability is a non-issue. By following the proper steps (outlined in our eGUIDE), one can rest assured that wheel paint is extremely durable. Automotive-related forums are notorious for unfounded claims of "rattle can" wheel painters being low-budget trash (see cheap) and that it "will just come off in a few months." It never fails. And the debate rages on.

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