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Picked up my new 2023 Honda Civic Type R in Crystal Black Pearl.

I sold my 17 Type R back in March of 22 and could not stay away from this gen!

Within 48 hours of ownership I decided to protect the black paint and have it paint corrected and have the entire car wrap in PPF. My local shop offered a ceramic coating on top and it looks amazing!

Can’t wait to take this thing out on North East tracks!

I will post regularly on IG:
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Enjoy some photos!
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Welcome! I look forward to following your build. I remember when I was lurking the FK8 forums the entire generation your build would come up frequently and I always appreciated your taste in mods.
 

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Congrats to you sir, I love a black car. I've sworn off of them for my own ocd sanity but I'm curious how much easier the full PPF makes the experience
 

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It looks stunning. But it's a part-time job keeping black cars clean. My last M BMW was black, PPFd, ceramic coating, etc., and it was still a PITA to maintain. Kudos to those that can deal with it, but I couldn't anymore. They say, "Once you go black, you never go back.", but somehow I don't think that was meant for cars. :)
 
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It looks stunning. But it's a part-time job keeping black cars clean. My last M BMW was black, PPFd, ceramic coating, etc., and it was still a PITA to maintain. Kudos to those that can deal with it, but I couldn't anymore. They say, "Once you go black, you never go back.", but somehow I don't think that was meant for cars. :)
Keeping it clean is not the issue for me. It's eliminating the swirling that occurs after several washes. Even a hand wash will add light swirls and accumulate.

My hope that PPF will stop the swirling :)
 


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Keeping it clean is not the issue for me. It's eliminating the swirling that occurs after several washes. Even a hand wash will add light swirls and accumulate.

My hope that PPF will stop the swirling :)
I agree. I've owned two black cars and it's impossible to prevent micro scratches on painted surfaces even if it's ceramic coated. Never again. The only way I would buy another black car is if I PPF'd the entire car.
 
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Happy Independence Day!
Had the opportunity to shoot all colors the FL5 is available in.

More on my IG page.
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Happy Independence Day!
Had the opportunity to shoot all colors the FL5 is available in.

More on my IG page.
@jonnys_honda

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That BB swapped wheels between the photos :)
 

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I agree. I've owned two black cars and it's impossible to prevent micro scratches on painted surfaces even if it's ceramic coated. Never again. The only way I would buy another black car is if I PPF'd the entire car.
Yeah, it's hard. That's why they say, "Once you go black, you never go back."
 


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Happy Independence Day!
Had the opportunity to shoot all colors the FL5 is available in.

More on my IG page.
@jonnys_honda

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Wheels specs on that CW?
 
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Is that the bozzmount MG?
Correct! Also added the optional Leveler Kit which allows you to adjust the tilt position of the plate.
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