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  1. 03-05-2010 06:30 AM #1
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    Matte Black VS Gloss Black for 18" Sport Wheels??

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    Matte Black VS Gloss Black for 18" Sport Wheels??

    Thinking of getting the sport wheels powdercoated. Any suggestions on Matte or Black? I'm a little concerned with brake dust and how this will make the wheel look when it hasn't been cleaned in a while?
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  2. 03-05-2010 06:37 AM #2
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    Brake dust will make them look like matte, haha. You can have the best of both worlds. I'm guessing from your name that the car is white. I'd go with matte and maybe do a hood and/or roof covering in matte as well if you want to take it all the way.
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    I meant to say Matte or Gloss black... but I'm sure everyone picked that up... haha

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    Matte Black VS Gloss Black for 18" Sport Wheels??

    Thinking of getting the sport wheels powdercoated. Any suggestions on Matte or Black? I'm a little concerned with brake dust and how this will make the wheel look when it hasn't been cleaned in a while?
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  4. 03-05-2010 06:51 AM #4
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    fwiw gloss is easier to wash stuff off of then matte, this is what i have found out from my experience running both matte and gloss p-coated wheels.
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    I like matte, almost would go as far as saying I hate gloss finish.

    But then again I don't really like black rims, unless its paired with a car that is pulling it off, which requires more than just wheels.
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    can anyone post pics of both?
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    i hope its ok if i bump this cuz i really want to see them as well! I'm curious to see what matte black 18in sport package wheels look like...i have not seen many of them on here...

    thanks guys
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    check my thread yo, they go anywhere from satin to matte
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    Matte Black (Caps are black now-unlike picture)- BTW- Car is getting lowered this week on Coilovers. The Matte black does hide all the brake dust, its awesome.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eswhitea4 View Post
    Matte Black VS Gloss Black for 18" Sport Wheels??

    Thinking of getting the sport wheels powdercoated. Any suggestions on Matte or Black? I'm a little concerned with brake dust and how this will make the wheel look when it hasn't been cleaned in a while?
    gloss

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  13. 08-12-2012 07:37 PM #12
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    I'd go with gloss.

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