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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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GD-3 wheel inserts?

Does anyone know of someone making the pieces that would fit in an 08 sport's wheels that would remove the "H" symbol? The piece should be cheap to produce but I've seen nothing like it. I'm into debadging even though I love my fit and the stock 08 sport wheels. Any leads would be appreciated. I'd like it to match the clean aluminum finish minus the H.
 
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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I believe you should rename your thread to "wheel center caps" as that's what they're called...FYI

Not sure if there are blank/logo-less Honda center caps for the stock wheels though. Would you be willing to go the DIY route? That seems like the only way to do what you want IMO.
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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just sand it off and paint it.
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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buy some stickers for them thats what i did! just a plain chrome sticker
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by U donno Jack fit
buy some stickers for them thats what i did! just a plain chrome sticker
Thats what I did. I forgot where I bought it but its actually like a little metal disc with adhesise in the back,super strong and looks great.
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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Hey this sounds like a great idea, if anyone does it please post pics.
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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where?

Originally Posted by U donno Jack fit
buy some stickers for them thats what i did! just a plain chrome sticker
Where'd you get yours from?
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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excellent!

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That's superb and in my price range (cheap). Thanks for the responses!
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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or some alumium tape at your local hardware store might work too.

but if i was to do it, i would just sand it down and paint it as posted above.
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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$6

I placed the order. $6 and it comes to my door! 4 less big Hs on my car. Now if I could figure out how to remove the Big H in my grill without spending $500!
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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match!

I would worry about the paint matching the aluminum wheel's finish. I'm worried the chrome film won't match perfectly as well. We'll see how close it is when it arrives. I like for stuff to look OEM.
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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but that added weight will prevent you from going 40mpg... hahaha.
 
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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rarely

Originally Posted by kenchan
but that added weight will prevent you from going 40mpg... hahaha.
I rarely get 40MPG anyway. I don't drive all highway and even periodically have some fun in the fit. These things pretty much rule out 40+ MPG. I get a consistent 36 however. I was pretty anal about MPGs when I first got the fit but now I'm more laid back about it. It is what it is!
 
Old Jul 14, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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Solution from the kids...

...... Googly eyes from the craft store.
 
Old Jul 14, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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i read somewhere that people have taken off the H's of with some acetone or something like it. Just spray and scrape off.

(I hold no responsibility if it takes off the silver too, so I would spot test it.)
 
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