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    So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

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    Next week Im getting a set of VMR V715's and I am going to have them painted. I have two Ideas but I cant decide what would be better.

    1. Paint the spokes satin black and paint the lip gloss black.

    2. Paint the spokes and color match the lip to my car (light silver).

    I dont want to leave the lip polished because nothing else is chrome on my car and it would stick out.


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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Leave the whole wheel polished. It will look way better.

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    do the second option

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Color match the centers and do an "anodized" black on the lip

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    good idea

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    I contemplated the black face and color matched lips..That'd be hot

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    leave it like they are...they look nice regardless...(if ur thinking about chrome...well are your front rings chrome too?)

    how much do the wheels w/ tires run for?

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Both rings are black, grilles are black, exhaust is getting ceramic coated black. So the chrome is going to look out of place. Im definitely doing the black wheel, I just cant decide on the lip.
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Here's My Idea: Paint The Spokes An Alloy Color, Don't Know What It's Called Like The Stock Sport Wheel Color, And The Lip All Black, It'd Look So Nice!
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    mine is the same, i have everything blacked out so far, rear rings black, front grill is badgeless, rear has a4 & 1.8t removed, and i bought a set of ADR staggered wheels off of ebay and i hate polished lips ( no offense to anyone who has them) but as tints said it wouldnt fit in with my car either... so (just waiting for the bashing to begin) i painted the wheels completely flat black and it is the sickest shit i've ever seen, and im not gonna post pics until i put them on the car... i am thinking of getting them powdercoated in flat black, it will last me longer...



    but Tints, go for the all black wheels, and we will be the only ones... and i know some of you are gonna be like "i cant believe you ruined those wheels" or "you destroyed perfectly good wheels" but whatever, i love it and when its all done, i think others will love it too....
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    holy shit.

    I just found my next wheel choice.

    Thanks.

    I was set on getting 19" RS4 reps, mainly to play it safe...but wow. Can you get them staggered?
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Wanting to be different doesn't require other peoples opinions ;)

    Just saying. I like option two though

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    I heard the VMR wheels are super low quality especially those that are polished. IIRC the clear peels off like icing on a donut.
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Quote Originally Posted by A4Dit View Post
    I heard the VMR wheels are super low quality especially those that are polished. IIRC the clear peels off like icing on a donut.
    VMR!?

    Arent they supposed to be pretty high quality? Thats the same wheel company that makes all the RS4 reps that 95% of the forum members roll around on...correct?
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Quote Originally Posted by absolutegtr View Post
    VMR!?

    Arent they supposed to be pretty high quality? Thats the same wheel company that makes all the RS4 reps that 95% of the forum members roll around on...correct?
    Correct and ask them how long it takes before they begin to chip or peel, I'm not to sure about the painted wheels but the polished ones flake for sure.
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    I just asked because I cant decide on what would look better. My stock sports are all black right now and I think its too undefined. I think the lighter color lip would really make the difference. Im starting to toss around the idea of silver face/matte black lip too. Idk you will just have to see what I pick.
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    dam those wheels look nice!!! I think color matching the face would look awesome.
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    hmmm... i'm digging the 1st option. might be pretty cool
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    centers flat gunmetal with brushed lips

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Quote Originally Posted by A4Dit View Post
    Correct and ask them how long it takes before they begin to chip or peel, I'm not to sure about the painted wheels but the polished ones flake for sure.
    polished wheels shouldnt have a clear on them anyways... it clouds the polish.

    strip those bitches and get some mag/aluminum polish and a power ball.

    i think satin black centers + gloss lip will look sweet if you're going for the murdered look. (which from your description you are... except you have a silver car....)
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    1. all black is too undefined
    2. silver centers with a black lip will make the wheels look smaller than they are.

    I would stick to how they come, or possibly paint the lip silver to eliminate the 'polished' look, if it doesn't flow with your car.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tints View Post
    I just asked because I cant decide on what would look better. My stock sports are all black right now and I think its too undefined. I think the lighter color lip would really make the difference. Im starting to toss around the idea of silver face/matte black lip too. Idk you will just have to see what I pick.

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Quote Originally Posted by B6Lovin View Post
    polished wheels shouldnt have a clear on them anyways... it clouds the polish.

    strip those bitches and get some mag/aluminum polish and a power ball.

    i think satin black centers + gloss lip will look sweet if you're going for the murdered look. (which from your description you are... except you have a silver car....)
    The lips arent polished IIRC, they are chromed and then clearcoated. Those are WAY too shiny to be polished!!!

    Im really surprised no one else has these wheels, sick design IMO, I was looking at them way back when but they wouldnt clear the Alcon's

    Here are my polished lips straight out of the box from HRE, no where near the bling'ness of the lips on those wheels!


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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    And I think a Silver (color matched) face with a matte black lip would look sick!

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Quote Originally Posted by A4ringedONE8T View Post

    Here are my polished lips straight out of the box from HRE, no where near the bling'ness of the lips on those wheels!

    Are you saying thats a good thing or a bad thing?

    I am pretty set on these wheels....I was planning on playing it safe and getting boring rs4 reps....but I dont know why i have never saw these!
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Quote Originally Posted by absolutegtr View Post
    Are you saying thats a good thing or a bad thing?

    I am pretty set on these wheels....I was planning on playing it safe and getting boring rs4 reps....but I dont know why i have never saw these!
    Its good for a visible shiny/mirror finish (not requiring repolishing) but if not done correctly the clearcoat will peel and make a mess/look horrible!

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    The VMR 715s are SICK wheels! I only bought my VMR RS4 reps because of the deal I got from a forum member, otherwise these would be on my car.

    Go for it Absolute, these wheels look incredible! Oh and btw I haven't had any issues with the finish on my set of VMRs.

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    was so sold on these..talked to VMR No staggered..damn!
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    After seeing the v715 on an actual car Im thinking of going with Privat Reserv instead. I know some of you guys have run them so can anyone chime in on quality?
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    I posted some pics as soon as I got them. They look good and they present good quality. Some guy photoshop the wheels in black keeping the chrome lip. Take a look at the pics and decide yourself.

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Quote Originally Posted by errocha View Post
    I posted some pics as soon as I got them. They look good and they present good quality. Some guy photoshop the wheels in black keeping the chrome lip. Take a look at the pics and decide yourself.

    http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=151569
    Eh, I think they look alot better in the VMR detailed pics. Cant complain for the $$ though I guess

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    Quote Originally Posted by Tints View Post
    After seeing the v715 on an actual car Im thinking of going with Privat Reserv instead. I know some of you guys have run them so can anyone chime in on quality?
    Why the sudden change of heart?
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    After seeing the v715's on a car I think they look too small. I also dont like the one extra spoke that they have compared to the reservs. I like the reservs because its the style of the b7 rs4 wheels with a lip. I always thought the v715's were like that but then I noticed they have an extra spoke, and it kind of ruined it for me
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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    If you black out the rim/lip, then it's going to look smaller in diameter than it actually is. I'd paint the center and brush the lip a bit like it was suggested earlier. That way you have some definition.
    Also, I'm not sure why people want split spoke wheels then black them out. You can't see the detail when it's blacked out, so what's the point, but hey, that's me.

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    Re: So I want to be different but I dont know which way I want to go

    I like the style of the wheels and I like black wheels, but I think all black will be too dark so Im going to try the color matched lip idea. If I dont like it I can always change it. Now I have to get a quote on paint (which is probably going to be a lot).
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