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      07-14-2011, 10:51 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster View Post
Talk to a body shop or powdercoater about painting the wheels. It should run under $150 per wheel to have them painted or powdercoated your choice of fashion colors. Don't believe the hype that either process damages the integrity of the wheel. Do be careful and check the torque on newly painted wheels as they break in and the lug bolts seat on the metal.

Ive only see high gloss powder coat. Is matte possible? Any weight increase?

sorry, newbie Q's - never painted rims before
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