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Old 12-20-2017, 04:14 PM
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Although the wheels were professionally done and they look great I am not a fan of dark wheels on a car. I like to see a contrast from the paint. I also don't like chrome wheels unless they are wire wheels. Just my opinion.
 
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Yeah, that color wouldn't be visually appealing on my car, but goes well with your body color. One of the pictures appears to show reflections inside the barrel, so they're polished throughout?
 
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Old 12-20-2017, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sean W


Again, darker than what I expected. ...
For comparison, here's one of my Selena wheels - just redone in a lighter shade of hypersilver. The middle spokes are OEM chrome covers. Compare the paint color to the covers. I also applied a ceramic nanocoating to help deal with the brake dust. So far, so good since it wipes off easily with a damp microfiber rag.

 
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Originally Posted by Sean W


Again, darker than what I expected. It's very cloudy in these photos. I fact the street lights just went out.
Looks like you also need a set of these

https://www.raymaxgear.com/products/...-wheel-hub-cap
 
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Old 12-20-2017, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Tervuren
It looks very bold.

You might want change to black caliper covers and perhaps black lug nuts.
I'm looking on eBay today for the lugs. I like the yellow caliper covers though.
 
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Old 12-20-2017, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Cee Jay
Where are your Growler Stem Caps? Looks great otherwise.
On my workbench somewhere. Can't find them.
 
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Old 12-20-2017, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jagtoes
Although the wheels were professionally done and they look great I am not a fan of dark wheels on a car. I like to see a contrast from the paint. I also don't like chrome wheels unless they are wire wheels. Just my opinion.
I know I picked a lighter gray for that very reason Jagtoes. I wanted some contrast and when he said they added a little more hyper-color I got a little hot under the collar but they're growing on me.
 
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Old 12-20-2017, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kj07xk
Yeah, that color wouldn't be visually appealing on my car, but goes well with your body color. One of the pictures appears to show reflections inside the barrel, so they're polished throughout?
Yes polished throughout.
 
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Old 12-20-2017, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Stuart S
For comparison, here's one of my Selena wheels - just redone in a lighter shade of hypersilver. The middle spokes are OEM chrome covers. Compare the paint color to the covers. I also applied a ceramic nanocoating to help deal with the brake dust. So far, so good since it wipes off easily with a damp microfiber rag.
I'll at least wax them in the spring.
 
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Old 12-20-2017, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by u102768
Looks like you also need a set of these

https://www.raymaxgear.com/products/...-wheel-hub-cap
You buying buddy?
 
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Sean - Looks good and keep the yellow calipers, makes for a nice contrast.
 
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Originally Posted by u102768
Looks like you also need a set of these

https://www.raymaxgear.com/products/...-wheel-hub-cap
Originally Posted by Sean W
You buying buddy?
More money than brains ...
 
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Any distance pics? I'm kind of partial to brighter silvers or faux chrome but I think they look good. I do know that after fighting cleaning mine that I'd rather have the back of the barrel mat black. PITA to clean.
 
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Old 12-20-2017, 08:33 PM
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Any distance pics? I'm kind of partial to brighter silvers or faux chrome but I think they look good. I do know that after fighting cleaning mine that I'd rather have the back of the barrel mat black. PITA to clean.
Friday has a chance of sun. I'll take some better pics then.
 
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Default distance pics as requested



16 fricken degrees out today





angled the camera to keep the glare off and I guess I need a little tire shine too
 

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Lookin' good!! Nice job.
 
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