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Old 04-05-2013, 12:43 AM
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Paint It Black or Leave It?

I'll be getting my wheels this weekend I had it powder coat... Shinny black on the lip and flat black on the face with black lug bolts and black hre center caps... So should I paint the rivets black or leave it like this....


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I would leave them as is, but either way will look good.
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It varies.
Leave it as it is. The rivets will give a nice contrast to the black wheels!
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I'm getting similar wheels and plan to leave rivets as is. Ur wheels look great.
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I'm waiting on my wheels with the matte face and gloss lip... But my rivets will be matte black. That being said I also have a black car where as yours isn't which makes those rivets contrast well
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I'm waiting on my wheels with the matte face and gloss lip... But my rivets will be matte black. That being said I also have a black car where as yours isn't which makes those rivets contrast well
Mine is black car i just used that pix coz mine is still in the shop.... I like the silver rivets but imho silver rivets is nice only on wheels with few rivets but my C20s has gazillion rivets each wheel so for me its kinda bling bling or bedazzled...so yeah im confused... Idk maybe leave it as is for awhile and if i get tired paint it black....fml im confused.
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Im guessing this combo will be nice

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Love the look! Leave the rivets unpainted.
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So which one is better?
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Left or bottom right. Idk how you feel about CF
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CF on center caps looks to busy. Keep it simple.
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CF on center caps looks to busy. Keep it simple.
Got it.. Thanks.
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paint the rivets red
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Go black. It will look sleeper on a black car!
Are they steel, stainless, or titanium?? If you can find out what size they are I can help you. I can possibly supply them in black and then you can replace them one at a time and it will be professionally done. If they are steel I can get them in stainless, have them black anodized or black oxide and then they will look killer.

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Here, this is with gloss black rivets. My wheels, I was keeping it quiet until I got the car but oh well. Hope this helps.

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Go black. It will look sleeper on a black car!
Are they steel, stainless, or titanium?? If you can find out what size they are I can help you. I can possibly supply them in black and then you can replace them one at a time and it will be professionally done. If they are steel I can get them in stainless, have them black anodized or black oxide and then they will look killer.
I'll try to find out and will let you know... Thanks so much
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I figure it might help you along in your decision. I want my C to be ready already to get these on!
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Here, this is with gloss black rivets. My wheels, I was keeping it quiet until I got the car but oh well. Hope this helps.

LOL! Had to jump the gun!

Awesome ADVs PurpleHeartAMG! I'm sure you can't wait to have them on your C63!
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I hope some HRE owners can chime-in what size are the rivets ; )
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I kind of like the unpainted rivets on my HREs. They aren't actually that noticeable when you see it in person. When you look at it in pictures they stand out. But in person - most people have to think about it for a second. Plus, I like some contrast or my black car would look too black.









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Wow... I love this pix!!! I really love the black rivets but seeing your pix wont let me rush...im gonna rock this look first before going for the all black. Thanks for sharing these photos.

And yes your right i have to see it in person 1st... I dont have my wheels yet.

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No more "eye sore"
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Thanks dude!
This is the finish product...but will be getting the original ones once i get my tax refund.


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