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Old 05-11-2012 | 05:12 PM
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After a 2+ month wait, I finally got my Work Emotion CR Kais. Unfortunately the RS-R lugs are on backorder

Anyways, since these rims do not come with center caps, I plan on removing the rust from the wheel hubs and painting them black. I've done a search on the forums and it seems like this is a popular option.

My questions is whether or not I can paint the rear axle nut. I haven't found any threads on this. I find it's a bit of an eye sore and draws attention away from the rims.
Old 05-11-2012 | 05:15 PM
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Why couldn't you paint it? Spray on player.
Old 05-11-2012 | 05:22 PM
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Spend the 5$ and buy new ones to paint would be my suggestion. Your local auto parts store should have some.
Old 05-11-2012 | 06:21 PM
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Get a small can of Rustoleum flat black paint and a small sponge paint brush.
Old 05-11-2012 | 09:46 PM
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Do the axle nut mod/tightening before you paint it (if not already done). If your rims aren't black, consider painting it the rim color to avoid the black hole look.
Old 05-12-2012 | 07:26 AM
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Thanks guys I will look into all the suggestions. Rims are matte gunmetal. I'll see if they have a gunmetal colour if not black should be ok since the rims are fairly dark.
Old 05-13-2012 | 02:41 PM
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Got some gunmetal paint and I think it looks great. Did the fronts just gotta do the rears now.



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Old 05-13-2012 | 07:49 PM
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Nice I got the same color wheels,

Where did you buy your paint?
Old 05-13-2012 | 08:20 PM
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Nice job, that looks like it was meant to be that way! Very OEM looking.
Old 05-13-2012 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cruc1a7
Nice I got the same color wheels,

Where did you buy your paint?
I actually got the paint off a friend but I will take a picture of it tomorrow so you can try to find it.



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