black wheel help
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Melting Slicks
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black wheel help
I'm going to pull the trigger. I'm painting or powdercoating my speedlines. I have a 04 black C5Z, the question is what shade of black for the wheels ?? Gloss/Semi-gloss/Flat/Matte. Some of the all black C5's look killer then some look so-so. I think the shade of black on the wheels plays a big role. So whats everybodys suggestion ?? And some pics to back up your opinion would be great! Thanks
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I'm a gloss fan myself. That's what I have and love them when shined up.
Old pics
Check out my website gallery. There are a few black Vettes in there with black wheels.
http://photos.jwmotoring.com/Gallery...gallery=183144
This is a nice matte black wheel just so you can see what it looks like. I had some on a C5 somewhere, but can't find them anymore.
Old pics
Check out my website gallery. There are a few black Vettes in there with black wheels.
http://photos.jwmotoring.com/Gallery...gallery=183144
This is a nice matte black wheel just so you can see what it looks like. I had some on a C5 somewhere, but can't find them anymore.
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If it were me, I think I would go with the gloss black finish. 
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My old car when I had gloss.
My new car with Satan finish. Specifically BBQ Black. I spray painted them to see if I liked them before i powder coat them. I love the Satan it gives much more of a tuner look!
My new car with Satan finish. Specifically BBQ Black. I spray painted them to see if I liked them before i powder coat them. I love the Satan it gives much more of a tuner look!
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for all the feedback. Great looking cars. So is there a difference between matte/ satin/ semi-gloss ?? They seem to be different words for the same finish. Or maybe matte/ satin/ flat ?? Right/Wrong??? Thanks!!
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I had my rims painted body color black and a clear coat so that they match the car. Kept the rim edges and the barrel all the way to the spokes masked to keep the stock silver color visible. Inside of the barrel is painted black. I think that they look great. - sorry no pic available.
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semi gloss center and high gloss black lip... now this would be good not too flashy and yet great looking.
Mine are gloss black polish lip cray scorpion, yeah dirt accumulate easy but cleaning is not that bad.
Mine are gloss black polish lip cray scorpion, yeah dirt accumulate easy but cleaning is not that bad.