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Old 07-01-2012, 02:29 PM
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Default Matte or Gloss black wheels?

What do you guys think looks better on Sterling Grey....Matte or Gloss black wheels?
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Old 07-01-2012, 05:10 PM
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I think matte black. But do you have to be careful with what you clean them with? who knows... I'm sure others will chime in.
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Old 07-02-2012, 08:12 PM
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Gloss rims on any colour, matte looks too dull and dark imo............
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Old 07-02-2012, 08:21 PM
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I say go with Gloss Black with you grey. With matte black might come out looking a little dull
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Old 07-02-2012, 08:29 PM
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I could go either way, but I went with these from Ford. They're gloss.

I'm weird about wheels, I try to only put on OEM. These aren't my dream wheels, but I wanted Ford, and I wanted black, so they fit the bill.

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Old 07-02-2012, 11:16 PM
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I think either finish can look good. Choosing the right rim is more important.
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Old 07-03-2012, 12:38 AM
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What color is the car you're trying to decide on? What are your plans (if any) for darkening the rest of the shiney bits on the car (headlights, tailights, etc)?
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Old 07-03-2012, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by stickman77
What do you guys think looks better on Sterling Grey...
Right there.
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Old 07-03-2012, 08:30 AM
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I went with bronze but i also like the silver/machined look and black is good too

matte is hard to take care of from what ive heard.

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Old 07-03-2012, 11:38 AM
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On sterling gray I would not use black wheels. silver/machined look with black would work great though. Like above.
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