hey guys whats going on ?

I have 11 BLUESLATE g and so far I love it !

I would love to buy new wheels but i'm going to have to wait till next summer most likely . But I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on painting my stock 17" wheels a semi gloss black ?

In my head I think it would look great ! I already blacked out my trunk emblems and tinted my windows . But I don't know lol

any feed back would be great ! Thanks !

 

I have a malbec black G and have been debating on what color to go with on the wheels. I'm getting ready to have the grill painted to match the car with the Fuji logo done in flat black along with the Fuji logo on the back. I'm not a big fan of black wheels because they blend too much with tires.

 

Imho I think it will make it look cheap and take away from the luxury feel.

 

If you use dupli color it will be filled with rock chips. I'm in the same page as you I plastic dipped them but it came off so I used this, is like a plastic coat it looks like powder coat it doesn't peel, and is scratch resistant. Truck Bed Coating Spray by RUST-OLEUM - Engine Enamels and Primers by Zoro Tools Industrial Supplies

 

i completely disagree with you, I get compliments on mine daily. My rims came gun metal from last owner and i drove it like that for a week and nothing, then i did this and it turned heads.

 

If you absolutely have to do this (and you don't), then take the wheels to a reputable powder-coating shop. Otherwise, they're going to look like little 17" wheels painted rice black with a rattle-can, worthy of all the negative connotations inevitably associated with that "mod".

Also, when gloss black wheels are dirty, even if done professionally, they *still* look like they were painted in your driveway with a rattle can. That said, go with an off-black color. Gunmetal is always a good choice.

Tough love, baby. Good luck.

 

gunmetal may look nice tho ! I work at a body shop so painting is not a issue

 

That certainly changes things. With so many plastidip heros in this forum, I assumed way too much into your question. My bad.

I still think you should do something other than gloss black, however good for you having it professionally done.

 

I think you were on to something when you said gunmetal , off to the paint room to look at color chips !!

 

I have to agree with Rochester on the gunmetal and think it would look pretty nice against Blue Slate. I do cringe when I hear the word plastidip and have seen the deleterious effects that it has on the look of the car when it ages a little bit.

Props for having it professionally done.

 

eh.......

 

Dark bronze looks pretty hot, not sure on 17" stockers though.

 

Have you considered having them powdercoated gloss black?

Nick C.

 

U can always mess around with plastidip to see what looks good with ur car and if u find a color that u like than u can get it professionally painted that color or powder coated. I just did mine and so far I like the results. I guess at the end of the day it's what YOU like. Every one has different taste.

 

my vote would be for gun metal too !!

black wheels look best on silver,white, and black G's but thats just my 02 cents.

powder coating is an expensive commitment! especialy on 17'' stocks