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I’ve been wanting to do something to improve my platinum wheels. Today I added Vvivid Ultra Gloss black automotive film to the center flat areas. Applying film is pretty difficul, especially if you’re not experienced (I‘m not!) The difficulty comes in fitting the excess film around the deep curves of these wheels. If someone made a decal precut to the flat area it would be MUCH easier to install.

Not sure if it really shows in the pics but the difficulty lead to more wrinkles and flaws than acceptable. We’ll just call this a mock-up! If I can’t figure out how to make a template to create my own decals I’ll probably have to look into getting them painted. I definitely don’t have enough skill to wrap them. Automotive wrap is a temporary solution anyway.

Anyway, I’m really pleased with the concept.

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I’ve been wanting to do something to improve my platinum wheels. Today I added Vvivid Ultra Gloss black automotive film to the center flat areas. Applying film is pretty difficul, especially if you’re not experienced (I‘m not!) The difficulty comes in fitting the excess film around the deep curves of these wheels. If someone made a decal precut to the flat area it would be MUCH easier to install.

Not sure if it really shows in the pics but the difficulty lead to more wrinkles and flaws than acceptable. We’ll just call this a mock-up! If I can’t figure out how to make a template to create my own decals I’ll probably have to look into getting them painted. I definitely don’t have enough skill to wrap them. Automotive wrap is a temporary solution anyway.

Anyway, I’m really pleased with the concept.

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Good looking truck..
 

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That makes those platinum wheels look so much better. They look so chunky otherwise.
 

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Lol I wish Ford would recall the Platinum wheels for being ugly then give us platinum owners a new set!

they do like nice when clean but definitely not my 1st choice for a truck of this pricetag. Anyone have any ideas on how I can convince my wife my brand new truck needs new aftermarket wheels?
 

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Lol I wish Ford would recall the Platinum wheels for being ugly then give us platinum owners a new set!

they do like nice when clean but definitely not my 1st choice for a truck of this pricetag. Anyone have any ideas on how I can convince my wife my brand new truck needs new aftermarket wheels?
Just do it and tell her you’re selling the old ones.
 

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Lol I wish Ford would recall the Platinum wheels for being ugly then give us platinum owners a new set!

they do like nice when clean but definitely not my 1st choice for a truck of this pricetag. Anyone have any ideas on how I can convince my wife my brand new truck needs new aftermarket wheels?
I recommend letting her watch you put a wheel on her kitchen table and wrestle with automotive wrap half a Saturday!
 
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Lol I wish Ford would recall the Platinum wheels for being ugly then give us platinum owners a new set!

they do like nice when clean but definitely not my 1st choice for a truck of this pricetag. Anyone have any ideas on how I can convince my wife my brand new truck needs new aftermarket wheels?
We just purchased a set of the Sport Tires and Wheels for $950. I guy two hours from us sells takeoffs all the time.
 

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It’s one of the major reasons i’m waiting on a 2022 model. I have a feeling (or a wish) that they will either change the wheel or add another wheel option. Does anyone think it could happen?:)
 

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That really enhances the look of the truck (y)
 

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Lol I wish Ford would recall the Platinum wheels for being ugly then give us platinum owners a new set!

they do like nice when clean but definitely not my 1st choice for a truck of this pricetag. Anyone have any ideas on how I can convince my wife my brand new truck needs new aftermarket wheels?
“Hey honey, whaddya think about new wheels for your truck!”
 

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That looks great! Watch them be that color next year.... lol
 
 




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