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Old 09-18-2018, 04:57 AM
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Might plasti-dip, but not sure what color, or maybe I should just keep the chrome. I think black would be too much of a contrast, maybe a light or dark grey?

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Check out Superwrap's products. I've only seen their video as the product is still pretty new, but it looks pretty promising. Essentially, it's a sprayable vinyl that comes in a variety of color options and maybe more durable than plasti-dip? Might be worth it!
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I think the chrome looks best with your color. Your car has that classy refined look. Looks good...
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Competition gray.
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I think the chrome looks best with your color. Your car has that classy refined look. Looks good...
Completely agree. Great looking color combo.
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Old 09-18-2018, 07:56 AM
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I like the chrome but that is my opinion only. You can photoshop different color wheels and see which one you like.
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Old 09-18-2018, 08:54 AM
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Looks great like it is!!!!!!

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Old 09-18-2018, 09:07 AM
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Chrome is King!
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Wheels should match your draws .
The gray on the left
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Old 09-18-2018, 09:23 AM
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I may be wrong, but the OP's GS looks to be Supersonic Blue.

Just so you have an idea as to what Comp Gray wheels look like on a Supersonic Blue GS ... Here is my car >

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comp grey, new ones..... before they start to turn purple after 5 years or so
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Turn purple ?

My Comp Gray wheels have been on my car since it was new in 2011 (7 years) ... Certainly have not turned purple
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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA
Turn purple ?

My Comp Gray wheels have been on my car since it was new in 2011 (7 years) ... Certainly have not turned purple

The spyder ones that came new on my 09z started to turn a purpleish color after about 5 years, this year i finally had them powdercoated black. I actually like the black better on cyber, so i'm glad they started to fade. Ive seen other spyder grey ones do the same thing on other cars Ive seen. Maybe they had a bad batch?
I think comp grey would look perfect on the gs in the first post because of the top.
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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA
I may be wrong, but the OP's GS looks to be Supersonic Blue.

Just so you have an idea as to what Comp Gray wheels look like on a Supersonic Blue GS ... Here is my car >

Agreed, comp gray ot similar would match the top nicely.
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I'd stay with Chrome myself.
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I would try to match the silver color on your stripes.
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chrome or polished aluminum on metallic colors is my choice. while the comp grey does looks good, my preference is for more contrast.
but as always, please make your decision on what you find attractive. nothing worse than spending $$$, only to be disappointed. find a local corvette club and see what styles suit your taste. it's also good for those looking for a new exhaust (cheap way of "ear" testing them).
good luck!
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Originally Posted by Meelays
Might plasti-dip, but not sure what color, or maybe I should just keep the chrome. I think black would be too much of a contrast, maybe a light or dark grey?

Thanks!
Keep the chrome. I think it looks the best with that color.
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That is a beautiful looking car that I think looks classy and very attractive "As Is" I think that even something like contrasting color painted brake calipers would take from the look of the complete package rather than add to it. Just my opinion.
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Comp gray on the previous pics looks good! Or polished. I don't hate black wheels in general, but I don't like them with your color.
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