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shortyepic

06-09-2008, 01:22 AM

hey guys should i powdercoat my wheels gloss black? flat black? or leave them alone?

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/shortyepic/P6080061.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/shortyepic/P6080065-1.jpg

ChriS4

06-09-2008, 02:11 AM

Get rid of your tail lights. The murdered out look doesn't pull when you have stock wheels... even if they're powder-coated.

vtracer20

06-09-2008, 02:57 AM

if your going with the black theme...then go with either gloss or flat black. You coudl just save your money and leave them alone too..

Vito Roma

06-09-2008, 05:06 AM

i think the wheels offset the car with all the black. unless u black out the trim then black out the wheels so its murdered out. Dont blacken the wheels and leave the trim...just my 2 cents tho

dope a4

06-09-2008, 06:01 AM

i think the wheels offset the car with all the black. unless u black out the trim then black out the wheels so its murdered out. Dont blacken the wheels and leave the trim...just my 2 cents tho

i think hes got TI package which meens the trim is already black lol...

but yeah dude flatblack would look on point! lovin the clean murdered out look!

200mph

06-09-2008, 07:38 AM

How about powder coating the window and grille trim and jewelry to match the present anthracite color of the wheels?

IMHO, that would give you a custom, subtle bit of contrast instead of everything looking like it was dunked in a bucket of black paint.

Sharkfin

06-09-2008, 10:09 AM

what taillight film did you use to get those so dark?

Vito Roma

06-09-2008, 10:33 AM

i think hes got TI package which meens the trim is already black lol...

my bad looks silver from this view....i looked at the second photo and you can see the trim. first photo looks silver

Sharkfin

06-09-2008, 10:36 AM

i see what you mean but thats just the sun reflecting off

A4RingPimp

06-09-2008, 11:51 AM

flat/satin black!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! u already did your rings.....finish the look!!!

quattshot

06-09-2008, 12:09 PM

I represent one of the larger Powder Coating facilities in South Florida. We are open 24hrs a day!
I can tell you that I see lots of Gloss Black wheels coming through here but the Hardcore Enthusiasts from track racers, the Porsche guys (Champion Porsche), Lambo, and Ferrari customers ALL GO WITH SATIN OR FLAT...........No more gloss on the high-end stuff.

A4RingPimp

06-09-2008, 01:26 PM

I represent one of the larger Powder Coating facilities in South Florida. We are open 24hrs a day!
I can tell you that I see lots of Gloss Black wheels coming through here but the Hardcore Enthusiasts from track racers, the Porsche guys (Champion Porsche), Lambo, and Ferrari customers ALL GO WITH SATIN OR FLAT...........No more gloss on the high-end stuff.

told ya! [up]

lvaudisales

06-09-2008, 03:01 PM

I personally think go to a bigger 19" wheel and do a matte, gloss combo.... like matte face with gloss barrel. That would put the car into the next level!

4RingRook

06-09-2008, 03:56 PM

I personally think go to a bigger 19" wheel and do a matte, gloss combo.... like matte face with gloss barrel. That would put the car into the next level!

Why didn't you offer this as a suggestion? I think its the best choice.

Aftermarket flat with even a polished lip would look sweet. [up]

If you want to keep your wheels, flat black is the way to go.