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Old Apr 13, 2023 | 11:24 PM
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CTW wheels in poly gold




Finally got my CTW wheels powder coated. I went with Poly Gold from Prismatic Powders as it was very close to the color of my GTA wheels. I’m going to paint the center cap black, and the lugs are black as well. Just wanted to share.
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Old Apr 14, 2023 | 01:53 AM
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Re: CTW wheels in poly gold

Sweet.
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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 06:03 PM
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Re: CTW wheels in poly gold

If they’d have come with that color available from CTW originally I’d have probably got those instead of the Hawk’s crosslace 17”ers.
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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 06:29 PM
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I’m fortunate that my best friend owns a powder coating business. I just picked them up today and hope I can get them on the car this week.
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Old Apr 17, 2023 | 01:56 PM
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Re: CTW wheels in poly gold

Those look good! Throw up a pic(s) when you get them on the car.
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Old Apr 20, 2023 | 01:19 PM
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As promised





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Old Apr 20, 2023 | 05:17 PM
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Re: CTW wheels in poly gold

Those look great - matches the hood bird nicely!
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Old Apr 22, 2023 | 09:25 AM
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Re: CTW wheels in poly gold

Nice! I’ve always wondered what those wheels would look like powder coated gold.They look great👍

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Old Apr 22, 2023 | 12:58 PM
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I’m torn on whether to leave the center cap on or not. I kinda like it without it.
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Old Apr 22, 2023 | 07:51 PM
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Re: CTW wheels in poly gold

I think the caps on look better. They look unfinished without caps
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