Another "should I paint my stock 18" wheels" question

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Jan 16, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Well, it going to be a while before I can afford some new wheels. (I'm leaning towards the 19" Volk GT-C in gold, as of now.)

Here's a quick photoshop of some bronze OEM 18" wheels that I did on my car.





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Jan 16, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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i think bronze should be a little darker than that.. but i've seen one G did that it nd it looks hot
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Jan 16, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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I'd say save the money man. Think of it this way, you save a few hundred now by not painting them and when you get your new wheels, you can sell your stock setup for a few hundred later. The market for bronze stock 18" wheels is probably very narrow. You'll be doing your pocket book a favor by not painting them.
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Jan 16, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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To be honest Im not crazy about it. Im wanting to get my 18s painted too cause mine are all stained. I have a Liquid platinum G and im thinking of either black or like a gun metal color for rims.
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I'm in a Twilight Blue coupe and I was thinking the same. I would also like to see 1 or 2 shades darker. Not quite Subaru bronze, but darker than the above pic. I'm in the same spot as you, not being able to get new wheels for 6 months or so. If you Photoshop a pic with the right bronze I'll go get them done first so you can see how they look.
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Jan 16, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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See, thats the problem. I suck at Photoshop and that's the darkest bronze I could get it to go

Anyone able to get paint them a "correct" bronze tone? I'll be very grateful. If so, here are the links to the originals:

http://members.***.net/wsilvers/images/g35/IMG_0183.JPG

http://members.***.net/wsilvers/images/g35/IMG_0160.JPG

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Jan 16, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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I say if anthing I would go chrome dipped with stock rims, but on your OB i would go black w/ chrome or polished lip
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dont waste your money. just save up for the volk gt-c's
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youre welcome
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youre welcome
damn cal ur such a post *****...but ur so helpful
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Sweet, thanks.

And, I kinda like the way that looks

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i like it too. but when you spend the $$$ on these youre only taking $$$ away from your volk gt-c funds. jmho.
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def. save your money man
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dont paint them, that looks rather bad in my opinion... just get the volks..
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Dark bronze or black them out...
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