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Old 03-30-2017, 09:08 AM
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Just got my rotors and top hats painted with POR-15 (highly recommend). In keeping with the taboo subject of black wheels and their loved/unloved status, I will submit mine for judgment. Black wheels definitely work on some cars. I am a chrome aficionado myself and just came from a 57 Chevy and 66 Impala SS, but I do like the black on this one now. The polished lip breaks it up a bit.

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Needs a wash, track got it dirty.

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Looks good.

Did you top coat the POR 15? UV light will harm it.
Did the frame and under side of my 51 IH pickup with it.

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They just go with the theme of the car.......
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Originally Posted by wayback
Looks good.

Did you top coat the POR 15? UV light will harm it.
Did the frame and under side of my 51 IH pickup with it.

Nothing in the instructions about a top coat. I will look into it though, thank you.

Surprised on the quality of the paint. Going to start using it a lot more.
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Nothing in the instructions about a top coat. I will look into it though, thank you.

Surprised on the quality of the paint. Going to start using it a lot more.
I guess it depends on which product you used. Their rust preventative needs a top coat.
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I love mine





good to see you take so much care of your cars. Drive with pride must be your motto.
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good to see you take so much care of your cars. Drive with pride must be your motto.
It's a feckin chevy
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That hubcap look totally describes my feelings. Hahahaha
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Like black more than chrome on red, silver, black cars, other colors and verts it's a toss up. Here's my car
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More black wheel love here! I think black wheels look the best on orange but need to be gloss black!
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My ugly black wheels from first test fitting. 18x11 and 18x13.
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Just looks right on the Centennials!

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IMHO there is no question that "my car" looks better with black wheels
but they both "look good"

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I just cant get in to black wheels but I must say you guys have some really badass cars black wheels and all.


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