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Powdercoating my Wheels - Which color?

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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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Powdercoating my Wheels - Which color?

I'm torn between going with a dark Gunmetal color or Gloss Black... Help me decide!!

Here's the car:



So, what do you guys think?

PS. Thanks for the taking this picture Jason!
 
Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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either would look great! we need someone to photoshop it so we can see!

i think gunmetal would be extra good looking though!
 
Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Can you do just the spokes in gloss black and leave the lip silver?
 
Old Oct 27, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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I am voting for the dark gunmetal !
 
Old Oct 27, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Dark gunmetal.

Where are you having it done?
 
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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I actually think you should just leave it as is. The silver finish adds contrast. Of course, as a photographer, what do I know.
 
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^^ I thought that too, but I have silver brake calipers, and they blend with the wheels. I figure with a darker color they'll stand out more & the car won't look so "stock". Plus I love dark wheels!
 
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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What about painting the calipers red or pink. That would help? Sorry for the pink comment, I was thinking of Jody.
 
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I out of black and gunmetal I'd go with the dark gunmetal. I'm thinking of going with a flat dark gray...
 
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I like gunmetal. If not then I like jasons recommendation of red calipers.
 
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by atomic80
What about painting the calipers red or pink. That would help? Sorry for the pink comment, I was thinking of Jody.
awww....my pink calipers must have left quite an impression on you.

another thought....if you don't want something bright, how about just painting your calipers black? then the silver wheels would have the nice contrast that jason is talking about, and the black calipers would match your car but give it a nice offset?

you can't go wrong with any of the choices. even new wheels would look sharp!
 
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