Should I Trade?

Hey guys! Iv got a deal goin on with my cousin. He wants my rims off my truck and I want some paint for my El Camino. My rims are some Shelby GT500 18s and hes got some Copperhead Metallic paint. To give you an idea, heres some pics:

Heres the paint color:



Heres my rims:



Whatdya guys think? I figure you guys will lean towards the rims since this is a Ranger forum and not an El Camino forum lol

 

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Some, as in enough to paint your truck? That ****'s mad expensive

 

Paint the El Camino yea lol. Its pretty expensive. Depending if I wanna go single stage (paint and clear in one) or dual stage (have to put the clear down myself) itll cost between $200 and (I thought he said) $900. But he gets it at his cost too lol

 

And of course Ill do it myself so theres no labor added to it

 

I wouldnt go single stage with a metallic paint like that. You need a clearcoat over something like that. I would stick to topcoat/clearcoat. It will be more expensive, but well worth it in the long run.

My truck's painted with single stage btw.

 

I think Id prefer a 2 stage just because Id have the added protection of a clear coat. My current paint has chips out the azz. Best part about living on gravel...

 

Okay, just out of curiosity.... WTF is with the F150 tails? Lmfao. And I think you should keep the rims man. They look good on your truck!

 

pic of the car?

 

do it as long as he is buying the 5 coats of clear too

 

If its enough to do the entire job then you should do it. Do you have another set of rims?

 

They're photoshopped Pete!

 

Obviously... lol I wanna know WHY? hahaha

 

My guess is either to see if anyone would notice it, or he wants to see what they'd be like

 

dude if you can get the copperhead paint do it, that is Stacey David's best build EVER

 

idk i say do it if ur going to paint it and it is already in mint condition with no rust

 

Lol I forgot I photoshopped those tails in there. I was just curious what theyd look like lol.

As for the rims, yes I have my originals. The weird Y-spoke lookin ones (a $750 option!!!)

And if I decide to repaint it, its got a few rust spots that need fixed. Nothing major, just that common area behind the back tires. Shes got some battle scars with some dents and scratches everywhere. But if youve ever seen my El Camino (which you can from my very first Introduction thread) then youll see I have painted to match rims... Id have to either repaint them or buy some new ones.

 

Make a garage up for the truck and El Camino already so we can see it! Haha

 

Lol ok. Ill do that

 

Garage is up!

 

i'd only do the trade if there's enough paint & clear to do at least a 2 stage. single stage turns out ok too, but they can be done for much less $$.

BTW, that el camino would look sick in orange!!