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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Opinions on paint color on wheels for white sl

Hey so I would like your opinions on what powdercoat paint colors I should go with on these wheels for this white sl55. So I know what most will tell me (do a polished lip and blk face on the wheels) well thats would be my first choice however it is not possible. These wheels had previously been chromed so it is not a option for me to do a polished lip and to re-chrome the existing lip will take close to 2 months according to my wheel guy. My only real option here is to strip the paint and repowder coat the face and lip in paint color and would like your opinions on what two colors would look best on a white sl. So I hate the white lip (it looks to rapper style or gangster for my taste) I was thinking of going with a matt-black face with a gloss black lip or a black face with gun-metal face and blk lip (or vice versa) and I would like to see what 2 colors everyone would think would look best for my situation. BTW the wheels are currently at the wheel shop being spun to make sure there perfect shape and stripped and I have to let them know soon on my color choice. Thanks for your opinions




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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 12:21 AM
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Not sure change color, need firts down you car, best perspective....options paint 2 tone = Lip silver, center gun metal matte, or lip line white and all black matte, 1 tone = total silver....I would do so, check my web www.colorss.com and Facebook. Www.Facebook.com/colorss
You like my option please sendme picture..good day.
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