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Old 06-24-2006, 03:40 AM
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Aspec rims color trivia
Apprently, one of them is Gun metal, and one of them is sparkling silver

Car A



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anyone be able to tell which is which?
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Old 06-24-2006, 12:17 PM
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a is silver, b is gunmetal.....

its an ez difference and i kno ur doing this to prove a point
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Originally Posted by Ka0tik
a is silver, b is gunmetal.....

its an ez difference and i kno ur doing this to prove a point
You are right! but...
How can you tell?
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Old 06-24-2006, 02:36 PM
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I believe the sparkle silver is more whitish color whereas the gunmetal is darker. There is a brighter shine to the silver.
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Originally Posted by 05TLTony
I believe the sparkle silver is more whitish color whereas the gunmetal is darker. There is a brighter shine to the silver.
Actually, this is THE gunmetal ASPEC of 2006, it looks totally different from Car B's gunmetal...

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Old 06-24-2006, 03:06 PM
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Actually...they did not make a gunmetal color in 2006 whatsoever? They have not made Gunmetal color wheels since 2004?
https://acurazine.com/forums/acurazine-clubs-meets-15/san-diego-cl-tl-meet-sunday-may-2nd-138794/

Part#'s for the rims/years with or without TPMS in part# order:

04 A-Spec Gunmetal Rims (Not Available-Discontinued)

08W18-SEP-200 – (guessing 04 original 8.5” Grey Gun Metal?)
08W18-SEP-200B – 05 TL Satin Finish (A-Spec Kit Rims)
08W18-SEP-200C – 05 TL Chrome Look
08W18-SEP-200D – 05 TL Sparkle Silver
08W18-SEP-200E – 06 TL Satin Finish (A-Spec Kit Rims) TPMS
08W18-SEP-200F – 06 TL Chrome Look TPMS
08W18-SEP-200G – 06 TL Sparkle Silver TPMS
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The gunm etal greay has a supeceding number long story the part number that everyone is looking for is:
08W18-SEP-201
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I hope my gunmetals look like gunmetals when I get them next week!!
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Yeah be careful, a lot of people refer to A-Spec colors as whatever they want to. There are a lot of subtle variances that are totally different finishes. There are about 6 different finishes. There is also an Ebony Black color. The gunmetal wheel refers ONLY to the 18x8.5" wheel that was made only in 2004.
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Originally Posted by rockyfeller
Yeah be careful, a lot of people refer to A-Spec colors as whatever they want to. There are a lot of subtle variances that are totally different finishes. There are about 6 different finishes. There is also an Ebony Black color. The gunmetal wheel refers ONLY to the 18x8.5" wheel that was made only in 2004.
Is there any way I can check on the actual rim? The seller didn't mention a year or anything, just said they were gunmetal, oh yeah they are 18x8.5
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The size "18 x 8.5" will be stamped on the back of the rim.
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