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Old 03-15-21, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Banzai
I think he means what kind of silver color did you use. It appears smoked or has a shadow effect as opposed to glossy or shinny.
This is what I used....

Plus all the sand paper ranging from 220 up to 2000 grit and the aircraft grade paint remover to take out the clear coat...



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Thanks, that's what I was trying (poorly) to articulate.

I like how it just tones the brightness a little to modernize the wheels.
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Originally Posted by raven12aFB
This is what I used....

Plus all the sand paper ranging from 220 up to 2000 grit and the aircraft grade paint remover to take out the clear coat...

Any more questions feel free to ask...
Originally Posted by Ckforker
Thanks, that's what I was trying (poorly) to articulate.

I like how it just tones the brightness a little to modernize the wheels.
Ye, those wheels look really nice. A good update.
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Originally Posted by Toruki
Ye, those wheels look really nice. A good update.
Thanks.....a lot of work but worth it!
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