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08-15-2019, 03:57 PM | #1 |
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Powder coating...
Black car... gloss black, matte black, or gun metal powder coated wheels. Opinions?
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08-15-2019, 04:10 PM | #2 |
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Go gunmetal, gives the car a better contrast.
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08-15-2019, 04:12 PM | #3 |
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+1 for gunmetal.
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08-15-2019, 04:59 PM | #5 |
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Yep, agree on the gunmetal. Compliments the black and provides a nice subtle contrast.
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08-15-2019, 05:39 PM | #6 |
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Or bronze? I always like bronze wheels on black car.
Also I heard that it is not recommended to powder coat wheels because the heat from the oven may affect the wheel strength. Although it can be done as I've seen powder coated wheels before. |
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08-15-2019, 05:49 PM | #7 |
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This is the correct answer. Black on black looks like a police car, plus black wheels can look weird against the brownish-black tire rubber (unless you're religious about tire shine). Gunmetal or graphite will pop.
I would suggest satin finish. It will hide dirt and dust better than gloss and matte. Example: https://forgeline.com/customer-gallery/dan-parmelee
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There is nothing inherent to powdercoating that will weaken a wheel. Tons of high-end forged race wheels are powdercoated.
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Or leave it stock...
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Here is a shot of dark bronze. Not for everyone but I love how it looks.
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Under certain lighting conditions they can look black.
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