Rim color advice
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Racer
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From: Agawam Mass
Rim color advice
Was lookin for some advice on my rims I think I wanna get them powder coated black but don't know so if anybody can give me there vote also if anybody can photoshop what They would look like black thanks much appreciated
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I'm not a fan of all black wheels and think your wheels look good just as they are, but if black is what you want, hopefully someone with Photoshop will show you what they will look like.
Nice looking coupe you've got.
Nice looking coupe you've got.
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Im not a fan either, but if any color could handle black it would be yours.
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Black has been over done on a lot of trucks and cars. There is a product called plasti-dip (not sure of the spelling) but its a black rubber in a can that u spray on. It can be removed very easy. You could try it and see what ur wheels would look like black. Post pic's if you do.
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I think black rims look good on white but I don't think I would like those rims in black. I personally think if you are gonna have black rims they need to have a deep chrome lip which those won't have if you have them painted black. I think your rims look good as is. I think the wide body C6's look good in white with all black rims but something about the lines of the C5 just look out of place with an all black rim. It just seems to need that chrome lip too.
Some good examples here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-zo6-rims.html
Some good examples here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-zo6-rims.html
Last edited by MG RED 99; Apr 8, 2013 at 11:01 AM.
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Black has been over done on a lot of trucks and cars. There is a product called plasti-dip (not sure of the spelling) but its a black rubber in a can that u spray on. It can be removed very easy. You could try it and see what ur wheels would look like black. Post pic's if you do. If anything try this first! There are tons of threads detailing the process and how to apply it. But I agree with some that the black might hide all the detail of the Zr-1 wheels..... 
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Did you get the black or the gunmetal. I had a hell of a time finding gunmetal, finally ordered it from Home Depot and had it delivered to my door.
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They do make a gray but the gunmetal is a real dark gray. I'll pm you a pic of the color. I wish I could find the white Vette here on the forum that has the gunmetal rims. Pretty sharp! As others have said, I don't know that your wheels are a good candidate to be dark.......but with plasti dip you can see for yourself and peel if you don't like it.
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Black the wheels, lower the car...be done.
If I were you, I'd maybe look to a gunmetal metallic or do black. Honestly, I think the design of the wheel hurts the car more than the color. I just don't think they're a great look. So...for me...making them harder to see can only help the car!