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Old 03-02-2011, 05:15 AM   #1
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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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Old 03-02-2011, 05:40 AM   #2
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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.

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Old 03-02-2011, 07:34 AM   #3
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Glossy Black looks great.
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Old 03-02-2011, 08:46 AM   #4
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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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Old 03-02-2011, 12:11 PM   #5
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+1 gloss black.

And good job with photoshop!
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Old 03-02-2011, 01:22 PM   #6
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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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Old 03-02-2011, 05:27 PM   #7
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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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Old 03-02-2011, 07:15 PM   #8
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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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Old 03-03-2011, 04:11 AM   #9
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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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Old 03-03-2011, 07:48 AM   #10
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I wouldn't do it with those wheels, IMO.

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