Hey dudes... While amuse is being slapped on at the shop, I've come to the realization that I really need to powdercoat the spokes on my wheels once the kit
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06-21-2014, 12:58 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Help me chose a color to powdercoat!
Hey dudes... While amuse is being slapped on at the shop, I've come to the realization that I really need to powdercoat the spokes on my wheels once the kit is on.
The wheels in question are BBS LM style 20", with a 2" lip up front and 4.5" up rear. (10, 11) I've ran the hyperblack (a shade of silver) with polished lip color combo that comes from factory for the whole time I've had the wheel. It looks pretty much like a completely machined silver wheel. This looks awesome up close (4-10 feet away from the car), and while it is parked. However at a distance, the wheel appears to be a huge blob of silver, almost chrome-like. Also, up close, when driving at speed, I don't quite enjoy the look of the pattern either. So its time to change it up. My options are: - Candy Red - Candy Blue - Black (not sure of what shade, whether gloss, matte, or maybe even gunmetal) Any input and advice is welcome. Here are some pics of the wheels on the actual car. Now what I DONT like: too much silver pattern going on there while spinning. OPTIONS: Candy Blue Candy Red Black (can't find a Z picture) Thoughts? Suggestions? Pictures of cars you know?
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Got these with the help of a very nice person
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The car might be wrapped in pear white within a month, so the color needs to work with both black and white... I'm kind of torn between black/gunmetal and red.
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Darker gunmetal, totally get what you are saying about the color.. Have the same wheels in 19". BTW what offsets are you running on the 20's? +15? And it clears the akebono?
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Red seems the color of choice by Facebook votes, black/gunmetal by the voice of forums...
Also, the sizing is 10et25 11et15 front back respectively, clears aekebonos by 1 mm I forgot to do that when I was making the thread and have no clue how to add it now... Is appreciate the help of an admin
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I think black would be nice. Red, if you are going for that kind of look.
Since the Varrstoens are 1 piece, just be sure to choose a reputable shop that can do a good job of masking the lip of your wheel
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