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[hillbilyfire14]

Hey guys, I've always wanted black wheels and had two options- black spraypaint: $10 Black wheels:~$200
I opted for the former. Here are the before and after pictures: I also got new milemarker hubs (one of the factory hubs was rusted out, and they look sick with the black rims)

BEFORE:


AFTER:



Notice I also added a camper shell I got for free. I never really liked camper shells, but for some reason I think it makes my truck look beefier. Maybe its the color or something.

[banshee45]

the before and after pics look good. but how did you get the $200 dollar price for the rims. i have a set of american racing black rim with the red pin stripping shipped about 2 years ago for 25 each.

[hillbilyfire14]

It depends what size you are getting. the size I was looking at was $40. So I guess $160.

[carlos4x4sand]

Hillbily, How did u prep. your rims. Right now i have 15x10 Chrome Mods. and have been thinking about going black cause they starting to get a lilttle rusty

[hillbilyfire14]

Well, I started by using a die grinder and a roloc bristle pad (has little plastic bristles) but it was too hard to get in the tight spaces. so I just took some sandpaper and scuffed the entire surface. This ended up working and looking better that the die grinder. Then I sprayed a rust-proof primer and a couple of coats of rust-proof black gloss paint.
The best thing would be to use a sand blaster, but i didn't have access to one. you might be able to rent one though!