I agree and black wheels tend to just look dirty. For me they are best pulled off with at the very least a chrome lip or chrome inserts. Something to break the black up a bit.
I agree and black wheels tend to just look dirty. For me they are best pulled off with at the very least a chrome lip or chrome inserts. Something to break the black up a bit.
"Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history."-Roger The Shrubber
I can`t work up a lot of enthusiasm for any flat or satin paint scheme - even as a trim. It reminds me of the primer look - oops I forgot the color coat!
Bill Luster
Specializing in Detailing Corvettes....:thumbup:
You`ve been given one life.
Think about it.
It`s become over done. I do like the old school rods that do some satin black then accent it with a super high gloss black. I saw a picture of one recently and I wish I could find it. I think it was from SEMA.
It`s not for me Bill. There is something about a black car that shines like a mirror. Having a matt or satin takes away from the beauty of a black car.
I only like seeing it on old school rat hot rods.
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I have a good buddy that drives a truck for a living and the truck he drives is a show truck. It has that extended wheel base and a big lowered bumper on the front and the truck is painted flat black and looks like a 1930`s hot rod. It`s SUPER cool and he won best in show in Joplin a year or so ago, which is the most prestigious truck show in the country, also won 10 g`s for it.
I`m up in the air on the flat black too, but on the right car (or truck) it can look pretty cool. I`ll try to find a pic of his on the net, it`s really cool.
2012 Acura TSX Special Edition, Crystal Black Pearl
2007 Volvo XC90 Sport, Passion Red
Here`s a link.
http://www.ultrarigsoftheworld.com/i...8&p=1&a=0&at=0
It looks shinier in the photos, but it`s pretty "flat".
2012 Acura TSX Special Edition, Crystal Black Pearl
2007 Volvo XC90 Sport, Passion Red
Well call me old fashioned or a traditionalist but the flat or satin finish dosen`t do a thing for me. The trend of black wheels also ranks very low on my scale. I don`t think this trend will survive the test of time as flame paint jobs , torque thrust style or chrome spoked wheels have. Some trends keep coming back for years and thankfully some don`t . Old muscle style of cars were in when new and still going strong. Remember when guys raked the front or back end ? Didn`t look good then and never made much of a comeback. How about bowed out wheels that stuck out way past the wheel wells ? I`ve seen a lot of trends come and go in my 60 yrs and certain ones have a way of surviving over the yrs . We will just have to wait and see on these latest trends.
................................. Paul S
I`ll join the camp of "no interest" in the new flat or matte blacks or greys. I also don`t like black wheels. I do understand the youthful desire for that sinister look but to me it lacks style and pizzazz. I do accept it`s popularity however I personally need color and shine. I also don`t really like chrome wheels.
Bill Luster
Specializing in Detailing Corvettes....:thumbup:
You`ve been given one life.
Think about it.
FWIW, I noticed that Bentley has a $16K option this year for a satin paint finish.
John Henry
it looks too cheap, Bill! It just looks unfinished...
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