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    Can you paint powder coated rims?

    I just bought my 07 Mazda6 and the previous owner has 18" rims that are powder coated bright red. I don't think they really go with the car and look a little obnoxious. I was wondering if it was possible to have them repainted black to match the car better or if it's too much hassle and just get...
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    Open Mouth Grill!!! Need help ASAP please

    My 04 Mazda 3s is going in for paint in 4 weeks. i was going to order the Open mouth grill from a distributer in Japan. Well Japan isn't shipping anything out right now. My question is does anyone know where i can buy this grill besides Japan. New or used....... at this point i'm getting desparate.
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    Guess im going to be stuck w Stock wheels for now, PAINT IDEAS?! [post pics]

    So, no luck w selling the stock Pro5 Wheels. Leaves me with one choice, make them look better, haha. Any ideas on paint schemes/colors? I was thinking.. 1) how would ALL WHITE LOOK? 2) Gold/Bronze w [Blue] Lip ? 3) Black?? 4) need more ideas plz! PLEASE POST PICS! ALL IDEAS WELCOME...
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    Rim paint questions

    I want to paint my stock '03 rims gloss black. I've seen lots of flat black painted rims. Basically i want to get a pretty glossy black finish then i'm going to paint the lip red and get some red lug nuts and red calipers. I think I have the process down but i need to know where to purchase the...
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    Paint over repaired sections

    I am finally going to get on fixing the rust bubbling on my mp5 (never buying an eastern car again!). The repair job should be pretty easy, just sand it down past the rust, then bondo anything that needs filler, then paint over the bondo. While repairing and bondo is not a problem, i have no...
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    Painted Stockers Pics

    Painted the stock wheels back on labor day and just finally decided to get the pics off my phone. A nice look back at a time when I wasn't getting a foot of snow every other week. Painted wheels black and left the Mazda emblem on the center cap showing silver still. Pain in the ass but came...
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    oem mags black?

    i was thinking of painting my oem mags black has anyone done this are they nice??? its on a pearl white mazda 3 gt 06 these are the mags http://shop.wheelsrims.net/inventory-17790.html
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    MS3 Wheels and Tires and BM paint!

    hey everyone! Got these Mazdaspeed 3 wheels and tire combo that I am willing to part out with. minor curb rash on two of the wheels but covered by the pinstriping. the pinstripe can also be taken out if you don't like it. Everything is included and I will also add two cans of paint and a can of...
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    >> 2010 Mazdaspeed3 HEADLIGHT BAKE & PAINT!!! **Photos & Video!**

    UPDATE: Video here ...and so it begins... As promised, I was going to 'rip out' my headlights, bake 'em and paint 'em. Clearly I plan to follow through (nana) For those of you who are impatient and cant wait to see how its done, check out the video I did on my '09 R3 headlights by clicking...
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    Protege Respray/Rust/Bubbles questions

    craziness! Already got my questions answered by someone. :)
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    Rust buckets??

    Since I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Mazda3 five door I've been reading reviews and scoping out whatever info from owners I can find. I've read posts of early rust on 3s and Protoges, and complaints about "thin paint." RacerXGirl thought some Georgia owners might share their experiences...
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