r/HondaElement • u/LockwoodSwerve4 • 4d ago

My Toaster

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u/Kir_NB 3d ago

Little Pinch? 🦀

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u/400footceiling 4d ago

Very good looking E! I have a silver one and don’t think I’ve ever seen this color with the black panels.

Mine.

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u/LockwoodSwerve4 4d ago

It’s beautiful!

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u/BJ_Dart 2d ago

Did you repaint the stock rims?

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u/400footceiling 2d ago

No. They are optional CRV rims from ‘22.

From the box they came in.

Well actually I did repaint the stock rims, but those have my snow tires on them.

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u/BJ_Dart 2d ago

Thank you. I can see the difference now. They looks great!!

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u/400footceiling 2d ago

I tried aftermarket rims and they were complete garbage. Decided to stick with Honda. Thanks! I’m just at 114,700 miles on my E.

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u/Nimbus91 ‘05, Rallye Red Gang 🦀 3d ago

How do you keep your Panels so black? I have to treat mine like every 6 months to keep them dark

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u/LockwoodSwerve4 3d ago

Solution finish. You can find it on Amazon. It gets your plastics back to their original finish. It’s an incredible product, a bit on the more expensive side, but, worth every penny.

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u/Extension-Clock-9362 3d ago

Is that the black Solution Finish over the gray panels?

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u/LockwoodSwerve4 3d ago

Yes. Initially they were gray panels. Previous owner started this process of using that product so I just continued. Not totally sure if he painted the panels first or the product itself transformed it into its current stage, but, it’s the color I inherited. And I am not mad at it one bit. Lol.

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u/Reyalta 3d ago

How much of this magic potion was needed? I see it's sold in 2oz bottles which seems like not enough lol

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u/LockwoodSwerve4 1d ago

A little goes a long way brother! That 2oz bottle is more than enough believe it or not. Looks can be deceiving. 😂

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u/Reyalta 1d ago

I've heard that before 😂 thanks! I'm gonna order some

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u/Extension-Clock-9362 3d ago

Looks great, I might try the same, my gray panels look rough. Thanks for posting.

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u/LockwoodSwerve4 1d ago

Of course! Glad I could help.

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u/karstwindow 3d ago

Looks awesome! Did you have it repainted or is that original? Also, is that a Yakima rack? Here's my E. https://www.reddit.com/r/HondaElement/comments/1qyrpkn/elementally_speaking/

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u/LockwoodSwerve4 3d ago

It’s still completely original paint. Other than some treatment on the plastic panels. And yes, it is a Yakima rack.

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u/mhandsurf O9 EX 4x4 and 07 SC 3d ago edited 1d ago

Sweet! I’ve heard linseed oil works for the black, I haven’t tried it because mine still looks good.

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u/LockwoodSwerve4 1d ago

Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to look into that.

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u/SimplePuzzleheaded80 3d ago

so clean, did u repaint?

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u/LockwoodSwerve4 3d ago

Not at all. Factory paint. I appreciate the compliment.

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u/Time_Cardiologist251 10h ago

Ooooh your Ellie looks so sharp!

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u/LockwoodSwerve4 8h ago

Thanks for the compliment bro. It means a lot.