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Kayzee 06-20-2014 11:58 PM

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.


https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...29020040_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...34&oe=540F30E7

https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...36060646_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...34409255_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...37828929_n.jpg

Now what I DONT like: too much silver pattern going on there while spinning.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...72217188_n.jpg


OPTIONS:

Candy Blue

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...7/IMG_1144.jpg

Candy Red

http://www.the370z.com/members/w-o-w...ure56973-a.jpg

Black (can't find a Z picture)

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...9/DSC02144.jpg

Thoughts? Suggestions? Pictures of cars you know?

Waiz 06-21-2014 12:35 AM

Gloss black with machined lip

Kayzee 06-21-2014 01:11 AM

Got these with the help of a very nice person

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...b3d2156442b66a

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...23542284_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...83669682_n.jpg

MadChemist 06-21-2014 05:32 AM

I'd say red would look good. Blue is board-line okay but it will match your exhaust.

Jasonle 06-21-2014 06:09 AM

The third picture!

P's_Z 06-21-2014 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonle (Post 2868189)
The third picture!

:iagree:
A darker or gunmetal color which ive always liked. If your car was white, i would definitely do blue, but thats just me.

6MT-Z34 06-21-2014 08:27 AM

Black its better but if u have some small red accents I think red would look good

Kayzee 06-21-2014 10:23 AM

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.

OTW Z-Boy 06-21-2014 12:53 PM

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?

Trips 06-21-2014 01:00 PM

Why not add a poll?

6MT-Z34 06-21-2014 01:05 PM

Black/gunmetal for both PW n black

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Kayzee 06-21-2014 01:36 PM

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 :bowrofl: :happydance:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips (Post 2868525)
Why not add a poll?

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 :tup:

Trips 06-21-2014 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayzee (Post 2868550)
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 :bowrofl: :happydance:



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 :tup:

Go to (Threads Tools) then (add a poll to this thread)

Boost_lee 06-21-2014 02:46 PM

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

OTW Z-Boy 06-21-2014 04:33 PM

Help me chose a color to powdercoat!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayzee (Post 2868550)
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 :bowrofl: :happydance:







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 :tup:


Thank you!
Edit: what tire sizes please

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