Rim Color Opinions Needed

gurneyeagle · 12-04-2011, 01:22 PM

Okay guys, here's a chance to help with a color choice.

I've got a 2011 Gun Metallic Touring with Sport Package. I'm either going to upgrade to Nismo rims or keep my current Rays. Either way, I'm planning to eventually paint my rims.

I'm leaning towards painting them the color of the 40th anniversary Z. Where I'm undecided is whether to use gloss or satin clear coat.

I definitely do not want black, so that's off the table. Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

kenchan · 12-05-2011, 09:59 AM

is your car a dd? if so you might prefer gloss as it's easier to clean the brake dust off. also if you wax your wheels, satin turns pretty glossy.

i would also suggest buying the 40th wheels new from one of the vendors here.

im sure you can find a local buyer for your stock wheels if you choose to sell. i'd keep it though just in case you have a flat or something.

Omikron · 12-05-2011, 02:19 PM

I have a 2011 GM also. I am planning on putting a bronze colored wheel on mine. Something like the attached color. Hope that helps.

m4a1mustang · 12-05-2011, 02:23 PM

Gloss gunmetal on the NISMO wheels would be nice.

vividracing · 12-05-2011, 03:30 PM

As long as you've got a clear coat, they should be about the same in terms of cleaning them.

I'd go either satin gunmetal or bronze. I like the wheels to contrast a bit, and the satin gunmetal might be just the right amount of contrast for a nice subtle look. Bronze is more "in your face" but looks excellent.

TypeOne · 12-05-2011, 04:42 PM

Paint stock wheels?

Ehhh....

kenchan · 12-06-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

As long as you've got a clear coat, they should be about the same in terms of cleaning them..

nnnn... not from my experience. matte has some level of texture where the dust gets trapped. satin finish is easier but satin and matte to me is different. satin is like semi-gloss.

KaienZ34 · 12-06-2011, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

Paint stock wheels?

Ehhh....

You hurt my feelings...

KaienZ34 · 12-06-2011, 10:57 AM

kenchan · 12-06-2011, 11:18 AM

paint center caps too?

KaienZ34 · 12-06-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

paint center caps too?

I got these as is plus cash when i sold my volks. They are just here till i have the money for new wheels.

kenchan · 12-06-2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I got these as is plus cash when i sold my volks. They are just here till i have the money for new wheels.

huh, they look good. you should just keep them on.

KaienZ34 · 12-06-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

huh, they look good. you should just keep them on.

If i do i'll throw some spacers and swift springs on.

Ages · 12-06-2011, 12:11 PM

Personally I love the sport rays so I painted them my self but I used a custom color than I made my self. There are a couple of pics in my album but nothing on the car yet since I'm on snows at the moment. My car is GM also, I think dark colors work best with it. Bronze would look good also. There is a lexsus black pearl that poped like crazy next to GM color code was 217. Look it up
See if you like it.

gurneyeagle · 12-06-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ages

Personally I love the sport rays so I painted them my self but I used a custom color than I made my self. There are a couple of pics in my album but nothing on the car yet since I'm on snows at the moment. My car is GM also, I think dark colors work best with it. Bronze would look good also. There is a lexsus black pearl that poped like crazy next to GM color code was 217. Look it up
See if you like it.

Thanks for the tip.

12-04-2011, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20214	Rim Color Opinions Needed Okay guys, here's a chance to help with a color choice. I've got a 2011 Gun Metallic Touring with Sport Package. I'm either going to upgrade to Nismo rims or keep my current Rays. Either way, I'm planning to eventually paint my rims. I'm leaning towards painting them the color of the 40th anniversary Z. Where I'm undecided is whether to use gloss or satin clear coat. I definitely do not want black, so that's off the table. Any other suggestions? Thanks! __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

12-05-2011, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
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12-05-2011, 03:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	As long as you've got a clear coat, they should be about the same in terms of cleaning them. I'd go either satin gunmetal or bronze. I like the wheels to contrast a bit, and the satin gunmetal might be just the right amount of contrast for a nice subtle look. Bronze is more "in your face" but looks excellent. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

12-06-2011, 10:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
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12-05-2011, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	is your car a dd? if so you might prefer gloss as it's easier to clean the brake dust off. also if you wax your wheels, satin turns pretty glossy. i would also suggest buying the 40th wheels new from one of the vendors here. im sure you can find a local buyer for your stock wheels if you choose to sell. i'd keep it though just in case you have a flat or something.

12-05-2011, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Paint stock wheels? Ehhh....

12-06-2011, 11:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	paint center caps too?

12-06-2011, 12:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ages Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 184 Drives: 11 370Z SP MT Gunmet Rep Power: 13	Personally I love the sport rays so I painted them my self but I used a custom color than I made my self. There are a couple of pics in my album but nothing on the car yet since I'm on snows at the moment. My car is GM also, I think dark colors work best with it. Bronze would look good also. There is a lexsus black pearl that poped like crazy next to GM color code was 217. Look it up See if you like it.