03-02-2011, 05:15 AM
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To paint or not to paint wheels.
Hi all,
Just wanted to get an opinion on what you think regarding painting wheels.
Below is a super quick Photoshop job of what I want to do to my rims.
What do you think? and if you think yes should I go Glossy or Flat black. I want to leave the outer ring silver to help it from not showing scratches........
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Thanks.
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Last edited by smagerstein; 03-02-2011 at 09:26 PM.
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03-02-2011, 05:40 AM
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I have the same wheels and love them. My next choice would be the 18" Carrera lightweights. I am not personally fond of a black center wheel as you don't get to easily see the detail but, again, that is a matter of choice. I recommend chrome or stainless lug bolts to spruce up the wheels. Nice job on the photoshop and let us see the results if you decide to make the color change.
AKL
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03-02-2011, 07:34 AM
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Glossy Black looks great.
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03-02-2011, 08:46 AM
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The gloss black center with a silver lip sort of gives a nod to the classic Fuchs alloys. But that's just me.
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03-02-2011, 12:11 PM
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+1 gloss black.
And good job with photoshop!
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03-02-2011, 01:22 PM
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Since your car appears to be seal grey, I would match the coloring to the wheel centers (possible a little darker grey, such as a gun metal). Satin or semi-gloss would be my preference, if you wish to go with the black centers.
Years back, I hand painted one of my car's wheel centers with a washable acrylic paint, so I could really get an idea if I liked the look or not...may not be as easy as photoshop, but I wanted to see it in person.
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03-02-2011, 05:27 PM
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All good ideas. I would avoid the flat black since "everyone" is doing this so the fad can't last much longer.
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03-02-2011, 07:15 PM
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+1 painted
I like the painted wheel. Looks great, but I'm with jmatta, I think a gun metal color would be a really good look for your color.
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03-03-2011, 04:11 AM
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I do like the look of the shiny black wheels. Its the flat black ones that look like an old car with missing hubcaps... really cheapens the look of a car in my opinion.
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03-03-2011, 07:48 AM
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I wouldn't do it with those wheels, IMO.
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