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raymondo510 05-15-2013 11:17 AM

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So I got my new Work wheels in today, and I'd been waiting for these for two months. The work Gnossis come in a black shadow finish which is black face and black lip and a matte black face with brushed lip. The black shadow finish was a few extra hundred, so I asked if I could have an all matte black wheel and me and my vendor misunderstood each other and I was sent with the brushed lip's instead. Don't get me wrong these wheels are gorgeous but it kinda sucks when you've been expecting one thing and get something else. My plan was to black out my car, but now I'm debating just keeping theses instead of having to wait the other two months, or maybe powder coating them, but then that would be out of poket as well....:shakes head:

fonzo179 05-15-2013 11:29 AM

I like them:tup:. IMO if you go blacked out all around, but keep these wheels, the silver lip is going to stand out and catch people's eye in a good way. Makes it look like you are drawing in their attention.

I think cars that do this (with any all around color) look like they're really serious about styling of the wheels/car as a whole.

Stinks about the misunderstanding with you and the vendor though....

Jasonle 05-15-2013 11:32 AM

Those look badass! I would keep it like that

raymondo510 05-15-2013 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fonzo179 (Post 2316997)
I like them:tup:. IMO if you go blacked out all around, but keep these wheels, the silver lip is going to stand out and catch people's eye in a good way. Makes it look like you are drawing in their attention.

I think cars that do this (with any all around color) look like they're really serious about styling of the wheels/car as a whole.

Stinks about the misunderstanding with you and the vendor though....

Yea like I said they're awesome looking wheels, I'm thinking of keeping them and maybe down the road if I really want to, I'll just powder coat them, as I've already contacted my vendor and unfortunately they wouldn't be able to change them

kenchan 05-15-2013 11:36 AM

i would have your vendor replace them free of charge. might take 2 additional months, but considering the price, might be worth the wait.

raymondo510 05-15-2013 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2317012)
i would have your vendor replace them free of charge. might take 2 additional months, but considering the price, might be worth the wait.

I called them as soon as they opened, but I guess because of the misunderstanding they said they wouldn't be able to change them, he only suggested powder coating them but it would be out of pocket. I'm not bashing my vendor because honestly their customer service was awesome and I got my wheels even before the expected date

Volk Z 05-15-2013 11:46 AM

They do look good but im always a stickler at what i wanted is what i get... If its not what you ordered then i would think the vendor needs to at least pay 50% of the powdercoat as thats what you ordered right? Just a thought

kenchan 05-15-2013 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by raymondo510 (Post 2317019)
I called them as soon as they opened, but I guess because of the misunderstanding they said they wouldn't be able to change them, he only suggested powder coating them but it would be out of pocket. I'm not bashing my vendor because honestly their customer service was awesome and I got my wheels even before the expected date

i donno...at that kinda price and wait time, did your vendor not give you an email or scan of the order? it should be written down on document what you ordered with the offset info, colors, etc. i still think it's a vendor problem.

sucksarse. :(

but honestly, those wheels look pretty damn :yum: maybe just mount tires on them and run it then?

raymondo510 05-15-2013 12:06 PM

Well I thought I was pretty clear that I wanted and all black wheel when we talked as I was comparing them to the shadow finish, and when I received the email confirmation it stated that the wheels had the brushed lip and I responded asking if the wheel would be all black as requested and the vendor ensured me they would be, but when I called this morning he thought I only meant the center caps and hardware, wtf.....

enkei2k 05-15-2013 12:53 PM

what are the specs on the rims?

raymondo510 05-15-2013 01:16 PM

19x9.5+15, 19x11+10

Volk Z 05-15-2013 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by raymondo510 (Post 2317165)
19x9.5+15, 19x11+10

I think i remember telling you to go with these specs! They will look awesome!

Another option is you could just wrap the lips in a vinyl... do any color you want.

raymondo510 05-15-2013 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z (Post 2317170)
I think i remember telling you to go with these specs! They will look awesome!

Another option is you could just wrap the lips in a vinyl... do any color you want.

Yesssir:tiphat:

I considered doing that or doing that hydro dipped thing, maybe doing a cf lip? I saw dirty_shoez old setup and thought those wheels were pure awesomeness

Volk Z 05-15-2013 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by raymondo510 (Post 2317174)
Yesssir:tiphat:

I considered doing that or doing that hydro dipped thing, maybe doing a cf lip? I saw dirty_shoez old setup and thought those wheels were pure awesomeness

I cant say i would do a fake carbon fiber look, im only about the real deal.
I would say vinyl because if you go hydro dip they will probably need to take the wheel apart and i wouldnt trust someone doing that and putting back together. The hydro dip is like a liquid tub, so unless you did the whole wheel it would need to be dissassembled.

If you go vinyl then if you get sick of it you can easily take it off or if say a wheel/tire place scratches it while mounting you know the lip is still good.

Volk Z 05-15-2013 01:27 PM

How about matte black vinyl with a red pin stripe?


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