To black out or not to black out

[Don]

It has been suggested that I use semi gloss black to paint my trim rings to give the car an all black `stealth` look and I was wondering what the general opinion was. Should I do it or no? Semi gloss or full gloss paint? Leave them silver?

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[JSFM35X]

It will look great in the short run then chip up and look poor imho. If you want the all black look power coat.

Personally I`d leave it.

[tropicsteve]

yep, black out those bad boys. powder coat would be more durable.

[TuxedoTaurus]

I`m personally not a fan other long term use of plasti-dip, but think it`s great for temporary use to see if you like a look.

If you prep it right you can rattle can with great results. The key, as with everything, is prep. Proper prep and curing it won`t chip.

I personally would black it out. Satin would give a nice subtle contrast.

Here are mine redone due to previous owners improper care.


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[Robert DiTerlizzi]

I`ll second the Plasti-dip just temporarily to see if you like the look

[RaysWay]

I say leave em.

[Accumulator]

I say leave em.

Same opinion here. If ya don`t like the contrasting "silver trim ring" look then just don`t run trim rings.

For some reason I`m getting to dislike the all-black wheel look. Just doesn`t get it for me most of the time these days. NONETHELESS, I think those wheels might look good on that car without the rings if you just don`t want the current look.

[512detail]

id leave it...
I don`t know what powder coating it would cost but I would rather spend that $ on new wheels or something else.

I like the contrast you got going on there (and I drive a black on black on black SRT so I am even a little partial to all black)

[The Guz]

I say leave em.

I agree. If anything get yourself some SS wheels.

[GearHead_1]

Leave it or send it to the powder coat shop. I`ve never been a great fan of all black but I think it`s kind of a generational thing. I still like chrome so what do I know?

[ShawnF350]

I was looking if they sold black rings and came across
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I say just Take Those Things Off!!!
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[GearHead_1]

Well if these are plastic rings then powder coating is out. Sorry Don, time for new wheels. Since we`re at it we`ll need to cut that sidewall down a bit too. Then we`ll need to look at a V8, then a blower, time for a new car. This is where Ron started and now he`s got a new Vette. I`m kiddin` of course.

[Don]

Well if these are plastic rings then powder coating is out. Sorry Don, time for new wheels. Since we`re at it we`ll need to cut that sidewall down a bit too. Then we`ll need to look at a V8, then a blower, time for a new car. This is where Ron started and now he`s got a new Vette. I`m kiddin` of course.

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[trashmanssd]

SO, what did you do???

[Billy Jack]

Most of my thoughts have already been mentioned, such as just take `em off if you want all black, or look for a set of LT or SS takeoffs on CL. Here`s a different idea; Tape off the flat part of the rings at the bead, then shoot the dished part with Plasti-dip or Rustoleum`s new paint film product. It should look kinda like this:

Bill