Polished My OEM 23 wheels - Results

[jtsang25]

Random question but do you have any issues going over speed bumps with that lip?

I am planning on getting that Lip but my parking has a lot of speed bumps and don't want to invest on a 800-1000 lips if I cant even get out of the parking lol

BTW im on stock suspension

I have this lip on stock suspension. Even then I go on an angle on all speed bumps, dips and inclines. People hate me lol but im not willing to spend on constantly replacing a cracked lip.

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[kaj]

Doing mine this weekend (2021s). Can't wait. Nothing bums me out more than basic black wheels ?
I usually keep my track wheels and tires on all the time because I can't stand looking at the stock stuff. I'll grab a set of spacers for the rear, throw the stock wheels back on, and start driving this thing on the weekends. ????

 

[NitroYellowMKV]

Doing mine this weekend (2021s). Can't wait. Nothing bums me out more than basic black wheels ?
I usually keep my track wheels and tires on all the time because I can't stand looking at the stock stuff. I'll grab a set of spacers for the rear, throw the stock wheels back on, and start driving this thing on the weekends. ????

don't forget a spacer for the front, I run 20/15 it is a great combo

 

[kaj]

don't forget a spacer for the front, I run 20/15 it is a great combo

Yes, I have to run a spacer in the front for my track wheels. I left them on for my OEM wheel, thinking to add some to the rear. 15mm for the rear?

 

[VeeBeeA90]

the polished wheels look great

 

[NitroYellowMKV]

Yes, I have to run a spacer in the front for my track wheels. I left them on for my OEM wheel, thinking to add some to the rear. 15mm for the rear?

I personally like 15 front and 20 rear, its on the aggressive side but I think it fits out well.

 

[SupraEffective]

I have this lip on stock suspension. Even then I go on an angle on all speed bumps, dips and inclines. People hate me lol but im not willing to spend on constantly replacing a cracked lip.

Respect lol

Honestly thats me, I usually get pressured into going over speed bumps quick cause there's always someone on my ass. Really love that lip. Tore between that one or the Seibon. At this point its a price thing lol

 

[jtsang25]

Respect lol

Honestly thats me, I usually get pressured into going over speed bumps quick cause there's always someone on my ass. Really love that lip. Tore between that one or the Seibon. At this point its a price thing lol

Seibon sits lower. I had that one and hated how low it was on stock suspension.

 

[SupraEffective]

Seibon sits lower. I had that one and hated how low it was on stock suspension.

Oh dang for reals!?

Well thanks for letting me know I was so tempted to getting it by the end of this year.

 

[BananaBoi]

Any pics of what it looks like on your yellow mkv? Debating between going polished or going gunmetal grey

 

[BMWAF]

Any pics of what it looks like on your yellow mkv? Debating between going polished or going gunmetal grey

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[GQM]

The OEM wheels have a really nice spoke design for a factory wheel and a lighter color like your polish really brings that out. Looks great!

 

[PureDrifter]

Just got the same thing done on my supra after seeing this, looks amazing

This looks amazing! I've been looking for a place in SoCal to polish my '23 wheels but haven't found anyone willing to do it (They all wanted to chrome instead). Who did yours and how long/how much was it? Did you clear over or is it raw polished?

 

[NINaudio]

This looks amazing! I've been looking for a place in SoCal to polish my '23 wheels but haven't found anyone willing to do it (They all wanted to chrome instead). Who did yours and how long/how much was it? Did you clear over or is it raw polished?

So as the title suggests, I took the plunge and decided to see what the OEM 2023 wheels would look like after adding some bling. After seeing some successful attempts with the two-tone 20-22 wheels, I decided, ah what the hell, as I was already getting a little used to the look with the TEs (btw they are not sold or being sold, love those wheels just a break) And well here is the final result. I think it looks 10/10 Against the matte white paint, and I could not be happier with the final result. While extremely pricey to do (local shop charges close to $2,000 Retail), I think it is worth it, these were fully stripped and then hand polished to a mirror finish, after that, they were powder coated with a very thick and protective clear coat (not spray clear fully baked in an oven/powder coated) to keep them looking like that for many years to come, this is why this process is more expensive then the usual just stripping people are used too with the 20-22 wheels. Feel free to call me an idiot in the comments below! but would love some honest opinions on the consensus of polished wheels.

All the info you want to know (except shop) is in the first post....

 

[dAPEX]

So as the title suggests, I took the plunge and decided to see what the OEM 2023 wheels would look like after adding some bling. After seeing some successful attempts with the two-tone 20-22 wheels, I decided, ah what the hell, as I was already getting a little used to the look with the TEs (btw they are not sold or being sold, love those wheels just a break) And well here is the final result. I think it looks 10/10 Against the matte white paint, and I could not be happier with the final result. While extremely pricey to do (local shop charges close to $2,000 Retail), I think it is worth it, these were fully stripped and then hand polished to a mirror finish, after that, they were powder coated with a very thick and protective clear coat (not spray clear fully baked in an oven/powder coated) to keep them looking like that for many years to come, this is why this process is more expensive then the usual just stripping people are used too with the 20-22 wheels. Feel free to call me an idiot in the comments below! but would love some honest opinions on the consensus of polished wheels.

I think they look sick. Honestly love the OEM wheels in grey too.

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