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Deathstroke0571 · 10-18-2016, 09:46 AM

I have a 2015 red hot ss and am trying to decide between Gloss black vs Matte Black rims. I have matte black rally stripes. I will post a pic later on.

so Gloss black vs Matte Black rims, any suggestions?

Stewart · 10-18-2016, 09:52 AM

I was in the same mind thought and could not make up my mind. So me being me painted one wheel matte black and another gloss black. Put them next to the car and compared. Switched them from front to back just to see a different view and decided on gloss as the matte looked dirty and dull. I too have matte black stripes. Hope that helped.

JLSuperfly · 10-18-2016, 09:56 AM

Gloss black.

ClawSS · 10-18-2016, 09:57 AM

I was in the same state of mind, but unless the matte stripes are on the sides of the car, the 2 will never be compared. What you will perceive is a much cleaner look of the gloss shine with a profile shot as opposed to a flat...brakedust dirty look IMHO.

Black wheels can still look like spares if the designs are wrong for the car. Again IMHO.

Welker2 · 10-18-2016, 10:17 AM

Gloss ... IMO, matt black wheels always look like they are dirty, like they are covered in brake dust.

Deathstroke0571 · 10-18-2016, 10:17 AM

wow, thanks for the feedback. Definitely considering gloss black

Dan's Fun Car · 10-18-2016, 10:52 AM

I think matte/satin black would look good on the black camaros, but I agree, any other color, gloss black stands out nicely.

Mine is all black and I'm considering doing the dupli-color custom wrap "black metallic" paint for the rims. The nice thing is if I don't like it, it can be peeled off and no harm no foul.

For me, it's only $50-$70 for enough paint to do all the rims. It's cheaper than powdercoating for around $600 or buying a whole new set of rims/tires.

Homeless Man · 10-18-2016, 01:22 PM

Definitely gloss back. You can always have matte black by not washing the rims..

Mr. Stacy · 10-18-2016, 02:38 PM

If you powder-coat, you can get any level of gloss you want. I went with a 60% gloss as it was explained to me that is the best ratio to look like a nice, deep black, yet not show every little flaw like a sore thumb.

GodWentPunk · 10-18-2016, 02:50 PM

Those rims look AWESOME....

Irace16 · 10-18-2016, 04:30 PM

Stet gloss black , if you then decide on matte black, let them get dirty,boom! Matte black

JDP Sales · 10-18-2016, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

If you powder-coat, you can get any level of gloss you want. I went with a 60% gloss as it was explained to me that is the best ratio to look like a nice, deep black, yet not show every little flaw like a sore thumb.

I would do what he did

. Kind of best of both worlds honestly, they are not too shiny but just enough. Good luck with your search and let us know how they turn out.

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Wtgrantham · 10-18-2016, 05:22 PM

I went gloss black even though my stripes are matte. Love them

PK Auto Design · 10-28-2016, 09:20 PM

Personally I would do a satin black finish for color contrast.

10-18-2016, 09:46 AM	#1
Deathstroke0571 Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 70	Gloss black vs Matte Black rims I have a 2015 red hot ss and am trying to decide between Gloss black vs Matte Black rims. I have matte black rally stripes. I will post a pic later on. so Gloss black vs Matte Black rims, any suggestions?

10-18-2016, 09:52 AM	#2
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	I was in the same mind thought and could not make up my mind. So me being me painted one wheel matte black and another gloss black. Put them next to the car and compared. Switched them from front to back just to see a different view and decided on gloss as the matte looked dirty and dull. I too have matte black stripes. Hope that helped. Attached Images __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

10-18-2016, 09:57 AM	#4
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	I was in the same state of mind, but unless the matte stripes are on the sides of the car, the 2 will never be compared. What you will perceive is a much cleaner look of the gloss shine with a profile shot as opposed to a flat...brakedust dirty look IMHO. Black wheels can still look like spares if the designs are wrong for the car. Again IMHO. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

10-18-2016, 10:17 AM	#5
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Gloss ... IMO, matt black wheels always look like they are dirty, like they are covered in brake dust. __________________

10-18-2016, 01:22 PM	#8
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Definitely gloss back. You can always have matte black by not washing the rims.. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

10-18-2016, 09:56 AM	#3
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Gloss black.

10-18-2016, 10:52 AM	#7
Dan's Fun Car Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: So Cal. Posts: 96	I think matte/satin black would look good on the black camaros, but I agree, any other color, gloss black stands out nicely. Mine is all black and I'm considering doing the dupli-color custom wrap "black metallic" paint for the rims. The nice thing is if I don't like it, it can be peeled off and no harm no foul. For me, it's only $50-$70 for enough paint to do all the rims. It's cheaper than powdercoating for around $600 or buying a whole new set of rims/tires.

10-18-2016, 02:38 PM	#9
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	If you powder-coat, you can get any level of gloss you want. I went with a 60% gloss as it was explained to me that is the best ratio to look like a nice, deep black, yet not show every little flaw like a sore thumb. __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

10-18-2016, 02:50 PM	#10
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	Those rims look AWESOME.... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

10-18-2016, 04:30 PM	#11
Irace16 Drives: 2010 1SS RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 521	Stet gloss black , if you then decide on matte black, let them get dirty,boom! Matte black __________________ Vararam intake, gmpp exhaust, borla stainless long tubes, cat less, jannetty tune, bmr lowering springs, heritage grill , smoked lenses

10-18-2016, 05:22 PM	#13
Wtgrantham Drives: 2018 Red Hot ZL1 Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 80 View My Garage	I went gloss black even though my stripes are matte. Love them Attached Images

10-28-2016, 09:20 PM	#14
PK Auto Design Drives: 2017 Chevrolet SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 9,270	Personally I would do a satin black finish for color contrast.