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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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Opinions on wheel color. GSL-SE

This spring I plan on having my GSL-SE wheels powder coated. Found a local place for $55.00 each. Wheels are not new to them, they should do a great job.

Problem for me is picking a color. Black, flat black, silver, grey, gold. Below are photos of the car (CodeV9) and a dark gold wheel, color only. What color wheels have you seen that look good with this body color?
Thanks, all opinions appreciated!!
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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Silver will look the best. I did the same to mine, they look great.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by andernamen
Silver will look the best. I did the same to mine, they look great.
I second this.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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Silver, or a light bronze/gold. In my opinion it's all about contrast when it comes to wheels.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM
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Im going to have to say Bronze or Gold.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Agreed. In order of preference:

1) Bronze
2) Gold
3) Silver
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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are you doing the stock rims? If so, you can go grab some duplicolor bronze wheel paint from autozone and try it out before you commit to a powdercoat.

edit: i re-read your first post, yes you are doing it on the stock rims

You can also do plasti-dip which is far less permanant than a rattle can paint, but will allow you to try a color then remove it if you dont like it. I dont think they have gold or bronze tho
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 01:17 AM
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silver
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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I knew I'd seen it somewhere - took some digging. I think these would look pretty sharp!

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:06 AM
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Thanks for the great suggestions!

Sorry, been away for a few weeks. Much food for thought. Will decide closer to Spring in PA and will post results.
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