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Old 10-28-2011, 07:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am about to order my parts from Kurt at Sumo-x for the wide tire kit, and still have not worked out all the details on rims. I would prefer to have the 8.5" back wheel look identical to what it does stock, therefore considering the mimic wheel, but the problem is this; Kurt told me the mimic wheel does not come in a finish that is a perfect match to the factory silver. So, do I have someone powdercoat to match? Will they match it perfect to what it was and the front? I am very fond of the factory bright silver that Honda uses, but in order for the new rear to match the front, will I have to have both powdercoated for best results?

I don't really know much about the world of powdercoating and how precise it is.
Also, would I be better off $$$-wise to have the factory wheel widened and then repainted to match the front or painted along with the front? Here is a link where a factory wheel was widened, no welds are visible, and then it was chromed. Can I do the same but go silver and match it?
Rear rim mod 8.5 and chromed

I really don't want the expense of chrome wheels or go chrome mimic in the rear and have my factory front chromed, if I can stay away from it. For the cost, I am not that much more satisfied with a chrome set of rims. What would you all suggest? Thanks in advance!!! I hope to be in the sumo club soon!
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Does Kurt mean the finish wont even be close? Or is he saying it Will be close but not a perfect match? Reason I ask is when he told me the matte finish wont be exact on my rear fender he greatly exaggerated. It is a flawless match.
I am willing to bet if he says he can get it close it wont be noticiable.
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Does Kurt mean the finish wont even be close? Or is he saying it Will be close but not a perfect match? Reason I ask is when he told me the matte finish wont be exact on my rear fender he greatly exaggerated. It is a flawless match.
I am willing to bet if he says he can get it close it wont be noticiable.
Naw he said they would be a brushed kinda look and would need to be chromed or finished in some kinda way. I really like the factory silver color and for the price of the chrome, I REALLY like it, lol!
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Naw he said they would be a brushed kinda look and would need to be chromed or finished in some kinda way. I really like the factory silver color and for the price of the chrome, I REALLY like it, lol!
Really! I am surprised he cant match that. Maybe go to your Honda dealer and see if you cant find how Honda finishes the rims? Are the stock rims painted? I have the matte with the black rims and have never seen another Fury which is why I dont know. but i would talk to the dealer and see if they can help.
worst case you can have both rims painted as close as possible to the stock color.
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