DAMMIT. One wheel plasti-dipped, I can't decide. (and please no all-black haters)
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2011 C300 Sport
DAMMIT. One wheel plasti-dipped, I can't decide. (and please no all-black haters)
I just can't decide if I like it. I think it makes that particular wheel look too small. 
I don't know if I want to go thru
Please no comments from people that hate on all black (Richie), I need constructive criticism here.
I don't know if I want to go thruPlease no comments from people that hate on all black (Richie), I need constructive criticism here.
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I like where your going but the plastic dip wheel looks like a spare, but then yet having the non plati dip one looks out of place with your full black theme, maybe get them powder coated a differnt shade of black?
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I have black wheels, but mine have a polished lip and are powdercoat glossy, matches the paint on the car. Im a fan of the dull finish on the trim and emblems, but makes the wheels look poor, but I guess its better than stock. I would personally have a bodyshop paint glossy on the wheels if you wanna save the $$ on buying new wheels. I remember you posted a few wheel choices seeing if they will fit? what happened to going aftermarket? there are soooo many nice inexpensive wheels on ebay, just keep the stock tires and go w 18" aftermarket. The other thing w platidip is its not too durable, unless you scuff the factory wheels to get bite, its not gonna hold up too well, but I may be wrong.
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i would have not blackened the Mercedes logo and blacken the rest of the rim. I think that would provide a contrast so it doesn't look like what Mixed Fruits said.
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I think you should plasti-dip them all, then purchase some H&R lowering springs or coils if your really going all out. It will make the car looks much more aggressive and not make the wheel look so small.
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That is exactly the "problem" with black wheels IMO. Polished lips/centers help, but since your car is black as well, that's a tough one. Also agree w/ going gloss black vs matte/plasti-dip.
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I "think" I like it (as a concept). And if it was my car, I would assume it will grow on my simply because its different. Though I'd have to agree with kwikblkmax about ruining a bad *** rim...
I do agree that you should not have plastidipped the center cap... Not sure if you also plastidipped the lugnuts but I can only imagine that the paint was ruined when you tightened them, so I'd stay away from those as well.
ETA: I think it also makes it look aggressive but as someone said up top, a drop could accomplish that on its own... Do both and it will be :pure-sex:
I do agree that you should not have plastidipped the center cap... Not sure if you also plastidipped the lugnuts but I can only imagine that the paint was ruined when you tightened them, so I'd stay away from those as well.
ETA: I think it also makes it look aggressive but as someone said up top, a drop could accomplish that on its own... Do both and it will be :pure-sex:
Last edited by IGB; May 28, 2011 at 07:00 PM.
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You're right. It does make it look smaller than it actually is. I kinda like it, and if you're going for the blacked out look, it fits the profile.
Does plasti-dip have a texture to it? or is it smooth?
Does plasti-dip have a texture to it? or is it smooth?
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Thanks guys. I'm going to try to find some C63 replica 19's and get them powdercoated. It's a lease so my only option for the stock rims was plastidip. I peeled it off last night. o well.
