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Level 8 ZX Wheel with Rim Guard Painted to Match

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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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Default Level 8 ZX Wheel with Rim Guard Painted to Match

I was pretty hard on my stock rims, so I decided to go with the level 8 ZX with Rim guards. I figured if I messed them up I could pull them off, sand'em and paint'em and throw them back on. I ordered two 5 oz cans of Mopar Commando green spray paint. Here is how they turned out. What ya think?

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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Looks good bro! Might have to try that with silver on mine.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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Two 5 oz cans, is enough paint for 4 guards, plan on 3 if you want to paint one for the spare.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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I'll give it a shot...
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Exactly what I was going to do!!! I still have to buy the scratch guards but I've got the paint just sitting in my spare room. Looks damn good bro!! Def jealous right now lol
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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How did you prep them exactly?
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Use a Fine grit sand paper, a little elbow grease, and hit it with the paint. Thats about it. Took about and hour
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Clear coat them at all?
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Yes, I used a gloss clear coat, I was told the gloss would be stronger, but I think matte would be just fine as well. It really should have something since the paint is kind of pricey! $19.00 for a 5 oz can at the dealership.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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I think it looks great. I was actually wondering what the commando would look like with color matched rock rings.
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