Matt, Satin or Gloss Black - What finish on my wheels?
Matt, Satin or Gloss Black - What finish on my wheels?
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6.0UFO

Original Poster:

17 posts

225 months

Thursday 31st May 2007
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I'm going stealth on my Black VXR but can't decide what finish to go for. The wheels will be black, but what do you reckon - Matt, Satin or Gloss?

Also, any ideas if best to powder coat or just paint?

mackie1

8,168 posts

255 months

Thursday 31st May 2007
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That radar reflective stuff they use on the F117 smile

Powder coat is best if you can, much more durable and less likely to chip.


6.0UFO

Original Poster:

17 posts

225 months

Thursday 31st May 2007
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mackie1 said:
That radar reflective stuff they use on the F117


Nice idea. Was at Duxford showing the kids the 'planes at the weekend. That Stealth thing in the American display - awesome!!!

Anyone else got an opinion on these wheels then? I'm heading towards matt I think.

AM04ARO

3,646 posts

237 months

Thursday 31st May 2007
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I went for Matt but have fancied gloss.

Not going to change as Matt does not seem to show the brake dust.

s55shh

519 posts

234 months

Thursday 31st May 2007
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be careful if powdercoating. The heat treatment can be severe and can structurally weaken the metal. I'd go for painting personally on wheels.