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Old May 8, 2015 | 06:12 AM
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just got a set of OEM c6 Z06 wheels. I'm trying to get opinions on whether or not I should leave them silver or powdercoat them black.
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Old May 8, 2015 | 06:37 AM
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Your call your decision. If it were me I would leave the wheels as they are. I think you would be disappointed after a while with the black. Gives it a nice bit of "pop".

Great looking car by the way.
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I'd just leave them silver.
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Keep da krome!
Great looking car.
I like the black wheel look on some color cars. Red ones would fall under that category But I also like the shinies.
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I'd just leave them silver.
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Old May 8, 2015 | 08:34 AM
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Thanks everyone for the input. Looks like I'll be leaving them shiny

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just got a set of OEM c6 Z06 wheels. I'm trying to get opinions on whether or not I should leave them silver or powdercoat them black.
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Old May 8, 2015 | 08:45 AM
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Those wheels look awesome on your car... but the raised hood looks horrible... I would be willing to trade you for my stock one to improve the looks of your car...
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Old May 8, 2015 | 08:47 AM
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If you are not sure, PlastiDip them black.....if you don't like them, take it off.
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Not black.
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Old May 8, 2015 | 08:57 AM
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Looks great in silver.
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My aftermarket blk C6 Z06 rims just arrived last night. Pending on tomorrow mornings weather, I'll post pics after they get installed on my torch red coupe.
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Old May 8, 2015 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mattsz06
Thanks everyone for the input. Looks like I'll be leaving them shiny
If we told you we liked your car better painted blue would you re paint it? Slays me how folks need other's affirmation when dealing with changes to these cars. It's all about what YOU like. The rest can pound sand. You obviously liked the chrome or you wouldn't have mounted them up before asking us what you should do. Or were you just trolling for compliments on your new wheels? Only one person has to like your car and it isn't me. Looks good with the chrome wheels by the way.
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Originally Posted by norcalace
If we told you we liked your car better painted blue would you re paint it? Slays me how folks need other's affirmation when dealing with changes to these cars. It's all about what YOU like. The rest can pound sand. You obviously liked the chrome or you wouldn't have mounted them up before asking us what you should do. Or were you just trolling for compliments on your new wheels? Only one person has to like your car and it isn't me. Looks good with the chrome wheels by the way.
Chrome is beautiful, it adds a little bling which is
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Old May 8, 2015 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by mattsz06
Thanks everyone for the input. Looks like I'll be leaving them shiny
Good call !
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Old May 8, 2015 | 10:14 AM
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Although I'm neither a red or chrome/shiny guy, on red I'd go with chrome/shiny. Is that possible?
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Originally Posted by norcalace
If we told you we liked your car better painted blue would you re paint it? Slays me how folks need other's affirmation when dealing with changes to these cars. It's all about what YOU like. The rest can pound sand. You obviously liked the chrome or you wouldn't have mounted them up before asking us what you should do. Or were you just trolling for compliments on your new wheels? Only one person has to like your car and it isn't me. Looks good with the chrome wheels by the way.

I always wondered why some folks wanted other people's opinions on what looks good on their car.

I like the wheels on it.
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As is!
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Old May 8, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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Default Keep them shiny or better yet get them chrome plated.

The nice benefit about chrome plated wheels is that the brake dust washes off easily.
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Old May 8, 2015 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mattsz06
Thanks everyone for the input. Looks like I'll be leaving them shiny
thats a great looking ride, I would stay as you are, looks great
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