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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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took me alll day today with a friend.













Let me know what you guys think!
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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it looks freakin amazing. Bronze rims Own me. I was thinking about doing the same exact thing for my FM but with slight modifications.

And may i also add that it came out looking very very professional. Awesome job my crafty friend.
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Looks like you did a great job with the paint, but I'm not feeling the color for an AP tC. AP seems like such a difficult color to choose wheel color for, as black centers/spokes don't appear optimal either. I was considering white, but then the grills and any other black trim would need to be done in white too. Oh well, if you like them and they make you happy, that's all that really matters.
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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you shld also kick the jack stand out from under that civic in the second picture





but i like it =]
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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I'd go with either bronze, white or gold on the AP, if you want to stay withthe basic colors. Black is nice but way too common on this car. I would even consider a off the wall color , but that's another story.

Nice job on the paint. Though I would suggest painted the lugs and chucking the center caps (not throw them away, just keep them off the car). But all in all I'd give it a 8.5/10. It probably looks way better in person too.
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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I actually was looking to do gold but couldn't find the gold paint!

I was aiming for VHT polyurethane gold or Wurth German GOld paint. but no luck.
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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thanks for all of the feedback

maybe i will paint the lug nuts next time , cause i do want to paint the calipers. not sure what color yet.
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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Looks good. Black lugs and no center caps would complete the look.
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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ive been seeing alot of bronze stocks lately and they look pretty damn good. thumbs up!
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 01:11 AM
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i like it alot... what kind of paint did you use??
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Duplicolor Bronze Wheel paint, it's called High performance wheel coating.
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 04:24 AM
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I think the bronze looks great on AP. Good job on the paint
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nauticalblue_tC
I think the bronze looks great on AP. Good job on the paint

thanks
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Looks nice and all. But I think it looks funny on AP
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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nice...never seen bronze on AP before
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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wheels look nice man and IMO i think its a good combo =)
ive been thinking about painting mine as well
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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hey man looks sweeeeeet! really goes well with the AP.

i myself am prolly gonna go with black on my AP.

Keep reppin that AP's
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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mad props......can you explain the process you went through? i dont need specific details i jsut need to know how many times u ahd to sand it to look like that so nice and clean hehe
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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bronze rims ftw
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by esisso
mad props......can you explain the process you went through? i dont need specific details i jsut need to know how many times u ahd to sand it to look like that so nice and clean hehe

I sanded it down with 600 grit sand paper then cleaned the rim. Primed, Paint and clear coat.



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