04-02-2013, 02:52 PM | #1 |
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Black rims in matte or high gloss finish
Hi everybody,
I am getting my original 20" wheels painted in black within 2 weeks, do you have any photos of black wheels in a matte, satin or high gloss finish on a black car? Thanks! |
04-11-2013, 02:28 AM | #4 |
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I vote high gloss black, unless you are going wrap your car matt black.....
But then, there is also BMW Liquid Black, or black chrome
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04-11-2013, 03:15 PM | #5 |
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I'm going to paint mine gloss black as well. But first I'm gonna plasti dip them to see if I like it or not. Plasti dip now offers a gloss coat you can put on to make it shine.
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04-13-2013, 06:51 PM | #6 |
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I painted mine Matte and they still have some shine to them.
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04-16-2013, 09:36 AM | #8 |
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IND did a couple of photo shoots of my car ("Haute M"). Its an Alpine White convertible with Gloss Black wheels (BMW painted the original M wheels).
I chose to do a gloss black finish because there is gloss black trim already on the car (around windows etc). You can find photos and such at the following two links: http://www.6post.com/forums/showthre...&highlight=ind http://www.6post.com/forums/showthre...&highlight=ind |
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04-16-2013, 10:36 AM | #9 |
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I chose flat/satin black on my HRE's---- the main reason is gloss becomes ugly with the BMW brake dust within a few stops. Gloss reminds me of a black car, looks great right after the wash but that ends shortly.
Sorry its not a black car.
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04-22-2013, 09:09 PM | #11 |
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How about like these:
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04-26-2013, 05:04 AM | #12 |
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Thank you all for your comments and photos, I have chosen to paint them gloss black. Wheels are currently at the paintshop but will post a photo when fitted them back again. Cheers!
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12-12-2014, 09:57 PM | #13 |
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I got quoted $760 for 4 wheels gloss black finish on my m6 Gc. What did you guys pay?
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12-12-2014, 10:21 PM | #14 |
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I pay $400 to get any of wheels powdercoated gloss....and the guys always have done a top-notch job. I realize most places charge $500-600.
Gloss black are the best looking by far. Vic, I'm surprised you feel that way about the gloss....I would think the matte look worse. I have had gloss black on many cars and they always look great....never had an issue with brake dust.
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12-12-2014, 10:34 PM | #15 |
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That's crazy overpriced, I got my OEM rims powdercoated in matte black for only $300 or $400...
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12-17-2014, 01:09 PM | #18 |
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Still think the Gloss looks much better. Matte just looks more brake dust...
Also, you need to paint those silver wheel weights (just mask and spray). Same for the silver/grey valve stems. For those, simply use shrink tubing and a blow dryer to shrink around the stems. Cut them long and then trim them back after shrinking. For best durability, use shrink tubing which has a heat activated internal adhesive... Then add some black plastic valve stem caps... |
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12-17-2014, 04:00 PM | #19 |
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Mine were semi gloss black powdercoated. I just got them redone...I powdercoated them Gloss Black and like it much better...Theyre not on the car, have aftermarket Gloss black wheels but nonetheless like the Gloss a lot better...
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Thank you!
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