Should I go Flat Black on the Face of my wheels?
05-13-2010, 11:19 AM
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Should I go Flat Black on the Face of my wheels?
I am tearing the wheels down today to get new tires and add new bead coat.
So, whey they are broken down do you guys think it would look better powdercoating the face in flat black?
I am going to powdercoat the lips in silver vs. the paint that is on them do to durability issues.
So, whey they are broken down do you guys think it would look better powdercoating the face in flat black?
I am going to powdercoat the lips in silver vs. the paint that is on them do to durability issues.
05-13-2010, 11:46 AM
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I would keep the gloss black unless you are planning on adding other flat black pieces/stripes or something in the future. Gloss black goes with anything and flat black in my opinion has to be in the right setting to look really good. 
05-13-2010, 11:52 AM
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My vote is for gloss black as well. Especially because it offsets the silver lip nicely. Even though I do like flat black in general, I think the gloss looks much better for your set-up.
05-13-2010, 11:53 AM
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I'd go with a matte black
05-13-2010, 01:14 PM
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Thanks for the opinions. Gloss black has always made me think of a cheap wheel.
Maybe black chrome?
Costing me 400 just to break down and re-seal that back wheels. My gosh this is expensive. Lol
anyone want to buy the set cheap. Lol
Maybe black chrome?
Costing me 400 just to break down and re-seal that back wheels. My gosh this is expensive. Lol
anyone want to buy the set cheap. Lol
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05-13-2010, 01:39 PM
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It just reminds me of phony plastic pop-ons. The matte look gives it a look of sturdy gun-metal.
05-13-2010, 03:00 PM
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I think the flatter black from powdew-coating gives any car a more down and dirty look, as opposed to a more dressy look.
Chrome vs the black does this, even if the black has a bit of a sheen to them, like now.
I've posted a pic of mine below just to give people an idea of what they might look like.
You might have a nice in-between, dressy vs down and dirty, look right now.
I like the wheels you have now, just IMO.
Chrome vs the black does this, even if the black has a bit of a sheen to them, like now.
I've posted a pic of mine below just to give people an idea of what they might look like.
You might have a nice in-between, dressy vs down and dirty, look right now.
I like the wheels you have now, just IMO.
