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Jan 7, 2006 | 05:21 PM

VSM_EK

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civic si rims....

ok so i have this cypress green pearl civic coupe. it has perfect SI's on it(no curbage) but i was wondering if i should paint them dark bronze or black or just leave them OEM? and advice would be appreciated. here is the link to my car for a referance

-http://xcessivespeedz.com/v-web/gallery/december-photoshot/IMG_0166_1_001

Jan 7, 2006 | 05:24 PM

-Todd-

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Re: civic si rims.... (xcessivespeedz)

I personally dont like SI wheels painted, id leave them the way they are.

Jan 7, 2006 | 05:53 PM

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looks great. I like the way si's shine when they're clean. don't paint.

Jan 7, 2006 | 06:11 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (xcessivespeedz)

keep, there not meant to be painted lol

Jan 7, 2006 | 06:20 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (DEESEE_JERMZ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DEESEE_JERMZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">keep, there not meant to be painted lol</TD></TR></TABLE>

Jan 7, 2006 | 06:24 PM

gabebauman

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Re: civic si rims.... (Rtistik.)

Si wheels only look good in "BLING" form.

Jan 7, 2006 | 06:27 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (xcessivespeedz)

Please don't paint them.
If you want bronze or black wheels, save up and buy them.

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Jan 7, 2006 | 06:37 PM

BS 22

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Re: civic si rims.... (xcessivespeedz)

polished!!!

Jan 7, 2006 | 06:38 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (xcessivespeedz)

leave em stock. if you want a new look, get new wheels.

Jan 7, 2006 | 06:48 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (John in NorCal)

Dont paint them>>you'll regret it.

Jan 7, 2006 | 06:55 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (-L@ndry-)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -L@ndry- »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dont paint them>>you'll regret it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

dont paint them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 7, 2006 | 06:56 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (John in NorCal)

si's look the best stock if you already havn't heard it enough

Jan 7, 2006 | 06:57 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (xcessivespeedz)

hey Matt, it's AJ...

Civic's lookin good still. You know I debated actually polishing the SI's...

I think that would look sick.

Lemme know if you want to get together sometime...you gotta check out my ford probe GT :-P

Jan 7, 2006 | 07:05 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (civboy115)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civboy115 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey Matt, it's AJ...

Civic's lookin good still. You know I debated actually polishing the SI's...

I think that would look sick.

Lemme know if you want to get together sometime...you gotta check out my ford probe GT :-P

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Polished Si's > OEM Si's!

imo of course....

Jan 7, 2006 | 07:18 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (xcessivespeedz)

polish

Jan 7, 2006 | 08:37 PM

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Re: civic si rims.... (xcessivespeedz)

stock looks best

Jan 7, 2006 | 08:51 PM

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Jan 7, 2006 | 09:01 PM

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ok it looks like i am leaving them stock. thanks for everyones input. i just kinda wanted a diff. look but i dont have that much spare money since i am piecing a turbo together.