Rim color help!!!
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
2014 E350
Rim color help!!!
I know I'm gonna get alot/some sh*t for this, but here we go. I have a 2014 Black W212 Sport with the 18 inch double 5 spoke AMG rims. I am also in the process of blacking out the car. OH GOD here comes the ridicule...I LOVE the AMG rims and I would like to keep my modding costs down right now. Therefore, I would like to PLASTI DIP my rims a Black color. I would really appreciate some feedback, opinions, and suggestions. I am thinking of the following possible colors:
MATTE BLACK
SATIN BLACK
GLOSS BLACK
SATIN BLACK with a hint of BRONZE
SATIN DARK BRONZE (like the Chrysler 300 OEM)
SATIN BLACK with METALIZER
BLACK with PEARL (if even possible)
OPEN TO ANY SUGGESTIONS....
MATTE BLACK
SATIN BLACK
GLOSS BLACK
SATIN BLACK with a hint of BRONZE
SATIN DARK BRONZE (like the Chrysler 300 OEM)
SATIN BLACK with METALIZER
BLACK with PEARL (if even possible)
OPEN TO ANY SUGGESTIONS....
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I have only got compliments on the W212. So, I would think most people think it looks good. The matte black on the W212 has just enough glare that they have life, as opposed to flat that can look like a bad photoshop job.
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2014 E350
Well, that's subjective. Many of my vehicles have matte black wheels (3500 Dually, F350, K5, and Ford Focus). I simply like the look.
I have only got compliments on the W212. So, I would think most people think it looks good. The matte black on the W212 has just enough glare that they have life, as opposed to flat that can look like a bad photoshop job.
I have only got compliments on the W212. So, I would think most people think it looks good. The matte black on the W212 has just enough glare that they have life, as opposed to flat that can look like a bad photoshop job.
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Lol im slowly converting from matte trim to glossy.
ive had plastidip on wheels for couple years , cheap , and well worth it , just take time and add more coats. And it it somewhat glossy even without metallizer/glossifier.
maybe oneday will powdercoat the wheels glossy as well....but for now be happy with my matte black
ive had plastidip on wheels for couple years , cheap , and well worth it , just take time and add more coats. And it it somewhat glossy even without metallizer/glossifier.
maybe oneday will powdercoat the wheels glossy as well....but for now be happy with my matte black
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I like the bronze touch idea but do what YOU want 
IMO the plasti-dip is cost effective way to see if you like the look, then later you can always have the rims powdercoated if you want a more permanent solution.
IMO the plasti-dip is cost effective way to see if you like the look, then later you can always have the rims powdercoated if you want a more permanent solution.
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2010 E550 4Matic Sport P2
If possible spray it with a HVLP gun. Also look at Raail coatings. Very similar but a bit more refined finish quality than plasti dip. If you think you're going to get **** for the wheels, imagine what I'm going to face considering I think I'm going to spray my entire car with it for winter 
. LOTS of coats make all the difference in the world for removal from what I've gathered.
. LOTS of coats make all the difference in the world for removal from what I've gathered.
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And just FYI for anyone interested. I paid $80 per 18" wheel for my local PC place to caustic, sandblast, and powder coat them. So, that is $320 total. Seemed to be the going rate down here in SoCal anyway. Center caps were spray painted with a like color (since they are plastic).
