CTL52

Front, painted before lowering: http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...icture_009.jpg

Sideview, painted before lowering:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...icture_003.jpg

Front, painted after lowering:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/ctl52/P1020479.jpg

Rear, painted after lowering:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/ctl52/P1020480.jpg

Next immediate mod: Rear Skirt and maybe comptech charger and exhaust, maybe...

cM3go

paint the caps! STAT

DeadLock

very interesting

did you use the duplicolor gunmetal wheel paint

anyone know if there is a paint closer to the OEM A spec gunmetal look

CTL52

I am quite sure, it was duplicolor, I will check again though.

I had the A-spec gunmetal shiny finish, however I was not going for that. It would have stayed that way if I didnt apply clear coat. The clear coat dulled it but made the paint settle real nice.

CTL52

The contrast actually looks good, maybe doesnt show in the picture. Otherwise it gives it a pure race look, I was not aiming for that.

What color other than black would you suggest for caps?

lrvace

Nice, Ive Been Considering Powdercoating The Stockers Black However You Got Nice Results with paint. Exactly Which Color And What Prep Work Was Done? Looks Good.

Type_S

iTrader: (1)

You can paint the caps the same color and have the logo in a silver color to stand out.

DeadLock

I need something like a touch up paint for my newly acquired a spec wheels................

but those look good, just too dark for my taste

CTL52

Ya, I was going to get powdercoating, the guy was being a dick though, complaining how its busy now and I should have come in winter...but anyways.

So while I had my winters on, took the rims with tires (no dismount).

1. Sanded the tires by hand evenly.

2. Used bondo to fill up a gashes.

3. Covered the rim circumference with small cards, taped the inside of the wheel, as you may notice the wheel is not painted on the inside.

4. Sprayed Primer(grey), then ground coat(silverish gray) then paint coat (gunmetal) and then clear.

Btw. You can easily control the density of colour by the amount of coats applied.

I could have had a total glossy look if I wanted.

cM3go

Anthracite/Gunmental

BustedJack

I am thinking about painting mine either your color or gun metal black. Did you paint them yourself or did you take it to a shop? What are the cost? I would very much like to know. Thanks

mr.motoring

Or spray them with a translucent smoke paint so the logo will still show through.

leedogg

well. if you want to paint them, maybe red to match the calipers...

definitely not black though. If the entire thing is black it will have a spare tire look...

Btw that definitely looks like a quality professional paint job. good job

CTL52

I was thinking about that exactly, my friends discouraged me. I might do that though.

Thanks. Took my time doing it, I was nervous about how it would turn out, but it can easily be controlled by the amount of coats you apply.

JDBoogie

I think the black on black makes them look smaller than 17 inches. You did a good job but maybe more clear coat (wheels shine) might make it "POP" a little more. If i were to paint my wheels (the same color or close to my cars color) i would want them to be as shiny as the car. Just my

05TLTony

Yeah, I agree with the clear coat response. ^^ I'm not too sure what the longterm results will yield with the duplicolor paint. I've used it on my front emblem and it chipped pretty easily. I hope it holds up for you.

CTL52

I know what you mean exactly.
I had to clearcoat them though, to protect the paint, under the impression that clear coat will make it shinier. It settled the paint real good but they got duller.
Before I put the clear coat they were looking quite shiny. Maybe I will try another clear coat brand. Lets see how these hold up for now.

I just hated the stock look and I dont want to invest in new rims and rubber.

Meek32v6

iTrader: (7)

Looks nice and professional...even is it does make them look a little smaller. The drop cures everything. Good job I say don't paint the caps red...if any red painthe caps the same color and just the acura logo red( kinda like type R wheels) but i think you should just paint them to match the wheels. Looks like you have some nice tires on there too.

GeraldB

Great work, great look. The center caps are okay as they are.

bluenoise

I agree. If you do decide to paint the caps, though, I like the idea of them matching the wheels, but make the logo silver.

dragonlord

For my it looks like a Ford cop car. Did David Hasselhoff come with the paint?

encrypted03

Nice, I had the same thing on my previous car, and the paint held up pretty well. Lasted about 3 years, but there are a few paint/rock chips on the wheels.

SweetJazz

I don't get it........... ..................

streese

THAT had me laughing for five minutes. Thanks for the giggles.

VoLLy

iTrader: (8)

looks nice, but i think a light gunmetal color would look better.

leedogg

another thing, I think those would look great on my WDP...

imo wheels should contrast with the car color...

Blazin_TL

iTrader: (1)

RBP06TL

How do you guys think this color will look on a Boyal Blue Pearl? I havent seen the A spec rims on a RBP yet.

RBP06TL

that is Royal Blue Pearl

CTL52

It may look like a cop car...but please dont call it a FORD. David Hasselhoff

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

It looks good.

CTL52

Thankyou all for the feedback

JDM5lugHatch

I like the color of the calipers only because it looks like it matches my coilovers.....

Toyangel

good job man!

kennyc

I was thinking more of a swat squad car...

for a loaded district!

If I see your car coming in the rear view mirror I'd move my ass over.

CTL52

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET

dragonlord

I didn't call it a Ford- I said it looks like one. To me - the monotone look doesn't cut it. I thought about black wheels on a NBP, but you're picture showed me it's just too much.

The #1 theory is if YOU like it, it doesn't matter what other people think. It's always their opinion.

holybear

I am right now in the process of painting my brake calipers. I have 1 done. Bright red on my black pearl acura 06 TL and it looks VERY GOOD.

robbie82

What did u lower it with?