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Old 08-18-2018, 03:21 PM
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I am not a fan of the machined aluminum face look. But I honestly like it a LOT on your C7. Much better than the black wheels. GJ.
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Not bad at all. I would've had them powdercoated graphite & painted the calipers personally
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So very much better!!! Awesome look, .. Where can I do the same? .. How much? I have just the standard polished aluminum. I'd guess I'd have to have the insets painted first, before machining, in order to give the machined surface a contrast?
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I like it on the front, but not the back

JK. I think it looks pretty good. Definitely gives it some definition. And this is coming from a guy who likes black wheels.
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Nope. Go back to Black
Old 08-18-2018, 11:03 PM
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Originally, I decided to go with a "Black Out" look on my Black Rose Grand Sport. I really liked the look, but with the black wheels and black calipers there wasn't a lot of definition of the wheel details.
Well, I curb rashed one of the wheels last week. I went to a shop to get it repaired when I saw that they did machine finishing on existing wheels. So, what do you all think? I like it a lot!

THAT is a beautiful look. 1,000% better looking than those black wheels. Well done.
Old 08-18-2018, 11:12 PM
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Love the machine-faced.

I like black also which I have on mine.

Don't listen to the haters.

At least the aren't chrome.

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Originally Posted by 4*CRUIZN
Originally, I decided to go with a "Black Out" look on my Black Rose Grand Sport. I really liked the look, but with the black wheels and black calipers there wasn't a lot of definition of the wheel details.
Well, I curb rashed one of the wheels last week. I went to a shop to get it repaired when I saw that they did machine finishing on existing wheels. So, what do you all think? I like it a lot!

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Old 08-19-2018, 01:01 AM
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The machined faced look is so much better than the all black look. You made the right decision IMO.
Old 08-19-2018, 02:23 AM
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Your car looks much better, IMHO. I originally had black on my GS, but they just didn't read very well. Invisible. Went with the OEM machined face and was much happier. Then I wanted something unique and went with some forged wheels. Hopefully, I'm done. This ****'s expensive.




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Old 08-19-2018, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 4*CRUIZN
Originally, I decided to go with a "Black Out" look on my Black Rose Grand Sport. I really liked the look, but with the black wheels and black calipers there wasn't a lot of definition of the wheel details.
Well, I curb rashed one of the wheels last week. I went to a shop to get it repaired when I saw that they did machine finishing on existing wheels. So, what do you all think? I like it a lot!


Great look! Funny how things work out sometimes.
Old 08-19-2018, 10:41 AM
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Love it, and love the backdrop on the first picture, looks like a winner to enlarge for the Man Cave.

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That looks stunning. Love the machine face.
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oh HELL yes
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Originally Posted by capeli
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Old 08-19-2018, 02:50 PM
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JOEMESSMAN: Those are the badges i put on when I go to car shows.

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Old 08-19-2018, 04:11 PM
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very nice improvement the black just got lost on the car.
Have the same color car but with chrome wheels.
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Old 08-19-2018, 06:01 PM
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I like It!!! Looks Good
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OP, on your color car I think it looks great.
Old 08-19-2018, 08:38 PM
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Nice and classy! I like it.


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