toomanytoyz Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hey Guys, I think while I save for a new set of wheels, I am going to paint my stockers and then use them for winter tires next winter. I was originally going to paint them metallic charcoal, but having seen some bronze painted ones in my searches, it's kinda hard to ignore that now. I think the bronze would actually pick up some of the golden pearl that's in the factory GRP paint... If it help in your considerations, I will be tinting the windows and possibly lowering the car an inch or so. Here's a couple pics to see the car. Any p-shop wizards got some spare time? lol http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/toomanytoyz2/Scoobie/0312110954.jpg http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/toomanytoyz2/Scoobie/badged1.jpg So.... Charcoal? Bronze? Black? Other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Metallic Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Black. That would look smokin' hot on your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanytoyz Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Ok, quick 10 minute chop... http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/toomanytoyz2/Scoobie/QuickShop1.jpg I diggit! EDIT: I did the other colors too. Stop laughing at my mad choppin skillz! Charcoal http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/toomanytoyz2/Scoobie/QuickShop2.jpg Black http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/toomanytoyz2/Scoobie/QuickShop3.jpg Gold(ish) http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/toomanytoyz2/Scoobie/QuickShop4.jpg I said STOP LAUGHING!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macarpiem Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/toomanytoyz2/Scoobie/QuickShop3.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h218/madjik_man/Funny%20Animated%20Gifs/DaffyDuck-Fap.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballaholic Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I agree with Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Gold looks good with Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contractkiller Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Ive got a GRP wagon and I agree, BLACK! Bronze doesnt look bad either but I prefer black... Just my .02 what did u mean when you said. it felt like i was driving a civic? did u mean the car felt like it was more dependable and it was getting better mpg's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I vote for black. Myself, I'm town between bronze and black/gunmetal for my RBP. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Here is a pic of black wheels on my GRP wagon - to get an idea. http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss178/shoneal55esp/leggy042.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I used a higher quality photo of the same car from the web to give you a clearer idea... http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/N_sane88/Project%20Layla/GRPwagon-blackwheels.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/N_sane88/Project%20Layla/GRPwagon-charcoalwheels.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/N_sane88/Project%20Layla/GRPwagon-bronzewheels.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/N_sane88/Project%20Layla/GRPwagon-goldwheels.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Black or hyper black looks so good with the Garnet Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanytoyz Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks N.sane!!!!! That's awesome! That REALLY helped! I'm surprised, but I think I like the gold best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Gold works well with GRP. You should pick up some Grimmspeed/STI BBS gold spray paint... http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=60_54_98&products_id=144&osCsid=qr5lf90jsmqfpqjvmfoaevhrn6 Here's Repsak's car for reference to the color combo... http://www.repsak.com/legacy/legacyfh32408c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanytoyz Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hmmm.... Seeing it on that car, I don't like it so much for me. Maybe it's the rim design? (No offense meant to car owner! Looks great!) Hmmm.... The black looks good, but everyone has 'em! ARRRGGGHHHH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilwaukeeMike Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Here is a pic of black wheels on my GRP wagon - to get an idea. http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss178/shoneal55esp/leggy042.jpg What kind of rims are those? +1 for black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 The black looks good, but everyone has 'em! So if everyone had a smoking hot babe, you'd choose to chase a chubby just to be different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 What kind of rims are those? +1 for black looks like O.Z. Ultraleggera So if everyone had a smoking hot babe, you'd choose to chase a chubby just to be different? LOL, reading this gave me a new perspective on people who try to be "unique" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanytoyz Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Damn. I'm unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 looks like O.Z. Ultraleggera LOL, reading this gave me a new perspective on people who try to be "unique" They are OZ Ultraleggeras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmowry Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Damn. I'm unique. I've got the same car as you basically and this past weekend redid a spare set of stockers with Duplicolor Graphite. No pics as I still have to get new tires mounted but the wheels look pretty good. Problem I had was no stripper would take off the factory finish well enough so I had to use some hard labor which ended up in some scratches which can be seen close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapture Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 +1 for the black or charcoal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanytoyz Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Get some tires onnit so I can see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmowry Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hopefully by Friday/Sat. 3 wheels are done. One needs a couple clear coats still. I ran out of primer after 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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