IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Should I? (powdercoat my wheels)

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Old 03-30-09 | 08:05 AM
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go with the chrome lip one
Old 03-30-09 | 08:40 AM
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Polish lip looks way better, because it flows better. If you're planning to smoke your taillights then i'll go with the 1st one.
Old 03-30-09 | 09:05 AM
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keep it like its hott. ahem idk what i'm saying. leave it alone
Old 03-30-09 | 10:27 AM
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lol...thanks guys...so i think if i decide to do this, i will just powder coat the face and leave the lips polished....

btw to the mods who edit the thread title, THANK YOU!!
Old 03-30-09 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by yayitscola
2nd option
number 2 too... or second option
Old 03-30-09 | 12:54 PM
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i like the first picture =D
Old 03-30-09 | 04:53 PM
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^ i think only u and me like the 1st picture....
Old 03-30-09 | 08:33 PM
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i like it the way it is. but if u MUST, then the 2nd option.
Old 03-30-09 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by radicalrev
^ i think only u and me like the 1st picture....
and me....
i think all or none..everyone is black with polished lip if your gonna do it ..put your ***** on the table...all the way
Old 03-31-09 | 01:12 AM
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^ your right, i should just go with the first option.....
Old 04-03-09 | 11:35 AM
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post the pics of the finished work... let see em'
Old 04-03-09 | 12:07 PM
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LOL..it's coming...
Old 04-03-09 | 12:25 PM
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as long as ur not powdercoating your stock rims, i'll kill myself if i see another black IS in socal w/ the same set up.
Old 04-03-09 | 01:53 PM
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paint the face+lip

or leave it as is..

with the chrome lip, it makes the car look like it's too big for the wheels.
Old 04-03-09 | 03:43 PM
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hopefully it will turn out like my sig...



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