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Pics of my painted OEM 18s [56k beware]

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Old 08-05-07, 10:44 PM
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Smile Pics of my painted OEM 18s [56k beware]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, my rims on the passenger side were scratched up. Since I really didn't like the original color to begin with, this was a great opportunity to repaint them. I choose "graphite" color powder coat. It's a darker shade than the OEMs for $125ea wheel (paint and repair) + 15ea for mounting and balance. Hyper silver looked interesting, seen here. But cost about $250ea because they are a three layer process (chrome, smoke, clear coat)! These were done at Cascade Wheel in Lynnwood. They do great work and I heard about them from friends.






Here's a pic of Junior.


Pic after painting the center caps.




Family all together.


Thanks for looking!

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Old 08-05-07, 10:48 PM
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Slam it. lol...
Old 08-05-07, 10:50 PM
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Looks good
Old 08-06-07, 12:17 AM
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tastefully done
Old 08-06-07, 12:29 AM
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i wanted to do that also, just a gunmetal. a lil lighter than what u did nice tho
Old 08-06-07, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by IS2506spd
i wanted to do that also, just a gunmetal. a lil lighter than what u did nice tho
I've thought about it too. I think with a tungsten pearl car, the wheels look better when they're just a little darker. I actually like how they look when there's just a little bit of brake dust on them.
Old 08-06-07, 12:33 AM
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you only needed to paint the rear rims. the brake dust in the front will do the rest!
Old 08-06-07, 04:44 AM
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nice, looks like the IS-F's colour
Old 08-06-07, 06:03 AM
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looks hot, but like stated, DROP IT!
Old 08-06-07, 07:38 AM
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They've done a very clean job with the paint!
I hope you don't mind if I say this: The first impression that I get when I see this color is brake dust on the wheels. Still this is a matter of prespective and taste. Thanks for sharing your pics!
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Originally Posted by khoongy
you only needed to paint the rear rims. the brake dust in the front will do the rest!
I was thinking the same thing!
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I like it. Looking good.
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That looks great!
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That looks really good.....
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thanks for the feedback guys! i wanted to lower the car but considering there are a lot of hills in seattle, i dont think it would be the best idea but maybe someday...


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