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Wheel Color Decision

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Old 03-13-2012, 09:57 AM
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Wheel Color Decision

I'm looking to get a set of Forgestar CF5's for my black beast but I'm struggling on picking a color. I really like how gun metal rims look on black cars but a matte black would look cool too. Or should I keep it classy looking and just go with a silver finish. I know it's up to me in the end but was just looking for some input from you guys and what you think.

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Maybe a matte black face with a polished lip to match your chrome beadings?

i would do that on a black car imo it looks clean & classy.............but like you said its up to you
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Originally Posted by jay_55
Maybe a matte black face with a polished lip to match your chrome beadings?

i would do that on a black car imo it looks clean & classy.............but like you said its up to you
We can't do a polished lip on the F14.

Matte black is the way to go
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Definitely Matte blk!!
Old 03-15-2012, 10:27 AM
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Thanks guys I appreciate your thoughts. Definitely have it down to matte black or gun metal.
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Gun metal or silver gets my vote. I like contrast. If your car was white/silver/pewter i'd say go matte black.
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I all for a little bit of contrast
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Old 03-15-2012, 11:40 AM
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I don't love the matte black I have on one of my cars...blends into the tire too much. Prefer gloss black.
Old 03-15-2012, 08:23 PM
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Man you guys arent making this any easier haha. Here is a link to the wheels in Gun Metal. I think im leaning this way but I keep second guessing myself.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ders-19-a.html
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"I really like how gun metal rims look on black cars but a matte black would look cool too"

You can always change the color, plastidip is a good option.

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