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Old 09-03-2009, 05:40 PM
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Akebonos Painted By Auto Explosion

Another tasty by AE! (I almost had my car painted this color)

*I will update with install pics later






Install pics:

Cut rear dust shield lip to clear bigger rotors (front bottom corner cut too, to clear bracket - but forgot to take pics) - thanks John @ Temple City Auto, nice work




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Old 09-03-2009, 05:41 PM
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Nice. Going to take the same color to the rotor hats?
 
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looks awesome.
 
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Old 09-03-2009, 05:44 PM
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Damn so nice
 
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Nice. Going to take the same color to the rotor hats?
nah - manufacture finish on the rotor hats... I have 25mm spacers to get the wheels flush with new fender line and had them painted flat black to match rotor hats (I don’t want to draw attention to the spacers or hats.

My car is so monochrome right now that a little color was needed - but I think just on the calipers is enough - might paint the valve covers the same color though.
 
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Old 09-03-2009, 05:57 PM
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Nice color restraint. Matching valve covers would be a nice touch.
 
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Old 09-03-2009, 06:08 PM
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You should've painted the car that color.
 
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Old 09-03-2009, 06:15 PM
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Love the color. How much did it cost?

btw what rotors did you go with?
 
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Old 09-03-2009, 06:17 PM
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They turned out beautiful. -1 on matching the body to this color. Your car will start to look ricey then, imo. Leave them as accents.
 
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but MIke...they arent grey? wtf??? lol
 
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Thanks for the comments guys

Originally Posted by MEXTEP
You should've painted the car that color.
Was SO close… 99% committed – then pu$$ied out… it’s a little bold for a sedan I think.
Originally Posted by Beebo
Love the color. How much did it cost?
btw what rotors did you go with?
You can call Auto Explosion for a quote 310-329-6691 (sorry I don’t typically discuss cost)
Borrowed OEM rotors from a G37Driver member – once 2-piece are finally made I will swap.

Originally Posted by SxExCx
but MIke...they arent grey? wtf??? lol
Funny guy!
 
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Originally Posted by jdmgee35
They turned out beautiful. -1 on matching the body to this color. Your car will start to look ricey then, imo. Leave them as accents.
If I had had car done this color, I would have done a different color with the rotors (probably kept the OEM color - the OEM finish is soooo perfect).
 
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Old 09-03-2009, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmgee35
They turned out beautiful. -1 on matching the body to this color. Your car will start to look ricey then, imo. Leave them as accents.
I didn't say to match..but to paint just the car that color.

Mike, maybe you pussied out because your too old.(I have a feeling we are not that far apart)
 
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They are paint right? Any temp concerns about discoloring? Normally it wouldn't be a problem but I know you track occansionally
 
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after his bodywork I doubt he will be tracking anymore!

mmmmmmm these calipers look like candy, trick or treat?
 


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