Black Rims . . . .
01-15-04, 05:27 PM
#16
its a tough decision, u would b very differewnt with black and polished lips wheels but than again remeber u would b different with chrome wheels too cus u would get some nice quality ones not some crap like u c on the streets a lot......i'd go chrome, but thts just me, black on chrome is just a classic combo ....decisions decisions
01-15-04, 05:33 PM
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Originally posted by SCHEME
Damn!! I think if I had an Aston Martin I caould make an exception on whole lot of things. I sill haven't decided. It would definitly set my car apart here in Atlanta where people put chrome wheels on any thing and everything. I just don't want to do it and then regret not getting chrome feet.
Damn!! I think if I had an Aston Martin I caould make an exception on whole lot of things. I sill haven't decided. It would definitly set my car apart here in Atlanta where people put chrome wheels on any thing and everything. I just don't want to do it and then regret not getting chrome feet.
back to topic, have you thought about a black/chrome combo wheel? Wheels like Maya DTM have windows that can be painted, while the face stays chrome!!! That may be a good way to have the best of both worlds, plus custom paint would keep you in pretty rare company!
04-04-05, 05:29 PM
#18
I am thinking about putting black wheels on. I dont want to go back to chrome. I think it kind of looks fuuny on the antique bronze mica. Dont get me wrong my factory wheels are chrome and so are my Alba bertha series wheels. The more I think about black or gun metal I get this itch to just go for it. What do yall think.
04-04-05, 08:10 PM
#19
I say go for gunmetal or graphite. I think black is just too dark for the white/silver/antique bronze mica 
. I almost did my new wheels in graphite but changed my mind at the last minute
. I almost did my new wheels in graphite but changed my mind at the last minute
04-07-05, 03:25 AM
#20
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I have seen black wheels on black, white, silver, flint mica, black cherry and a few other colors and they all look good. Some look better than others but black on white is actually a nice combo too.
Graphite/Grey wouldn't be a bad choice either...as for taking the wheels apart, I see this done ALL the time. If you have a 3-piece wheel, this is easy. If it's two piece, it HAS to be an unwelded 2-piece. 1-piece, forget it unless you want to do some masking....
I'm a fan of various variations. I've had different color and different finish wheels (even "all chrome"....relax, it was a factory set of wheels...) and I think many of them look good. I've been wanting to do black wheels on my car for some time but I always thought that the gloss black finishes looked ghetto (and I still do)....it wasn't until iForged offered a "flat" finish that I actually pulled the trigger. I can honestly say I don't regret it.
Graphite/Grey wouldn't be a bad choice either...as for taking the wheels apart, I see this done ALL the time. If you have a 3-piece wheel, this is easy. If it's two piece, it HAS to be an unwelded 2-piece. 1-piece, forget it unless you want to do some masking....
I'm a fan of various variations. I've had different color and different finish wheels (even "all chrome"....relax, it was a factory set of wheels...) and I think many of them look good. I've been wanting to do black wheels on my car for some time but I always thought that the gloss black finishes looked ghetto (and I still do)....it wasn't until iForged offered a "flat" finish that I actually pulled the trigger. I can honestly say I don't regret it.
04-13-05, 01:11 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by SCHEME
As my GS3 is black I'm starting to consider black wheels (just when I had it narrowed down to 2 chrome ones 
) Anyway, it seems like all the wheels that are made black either don't come in 19" or are not a design that I particularly like. I saw some old posts about people painting there wheels. has anyone ever bought the rims they liked and had them painted? If I do paint some wheels, I'm thinking I should get silver wheels and If I get three peice I could take them apart and just paint the face. Anyone done this? Black with chrome lip would be the best look I think.
BTW: Do black rims look smaller?
) Anyway, it seems like all the wheels that are made black either don't come in 19" or are not a design that I particularly like. I saw some old posts about people painting there wheels. has anyone ever bought the rims they liked and had them painted? If I do paint some wheels, I'm thinking I should get silver wheels and If I get three peice I could take them apart and just paint the face. Anyone done this? Black with chrome lip would be the best look I think.BTW: Do black rims look smaller?
Aftermarket paint has the following problems:
1.) avoid warranty
2.) cheap paint & easy to peer off
3.) dangerous to put the pcs back together (will have leaking issue)
Why do it yourself, when you can get Manufacture Paint with Amistad Wheels
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