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Old 01-18-2012, 06:49 PM
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I think they came out really good.They took the rit dye well.I did use 4 bags though and cooked them for 30 mins.

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Old 01-18-2012, 06:53 PM
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Yeah, they look good. I was going to do this myself
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Old 01-18-2012, 08:11 PM
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Definatly workin with your black theme
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Old 01-18-2012, 08:27 PM
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Goes very well with your truck.
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Old 01-18-2012, 08:44 PM
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Nice. Looks sweet.

How much did 4 bags cost? I'm assuming its powder?

I could only find the liquid locally and used a whole bottle and the same 30 mins of cook time.

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Old 01-18-2012, 08:59 PM
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Thanks guys. It was easier than I thought, It cost me $1.69 for each box of powder and $5 for a pot to cook um in.Yours look good too OB.
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Who makes the red beadlock rings?
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Old 01-18-2012, 09:37 PM
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Who makes the red beadlock rings?
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Old 02-08-2012, 04:35 PM
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looks nice, I just spraypainted mine black but the paint is already chipping away on the back rims...guess ill have to dye them
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Old 02-08-2012, 04:54 PM
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Thanks I just did my second set.I added a bottle of the liquid to the dye solution I used before. Cooked them at 180f for 30 minutes and they came out great.
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