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SnowyCamaro · 03-13-2015, 08:29 AM

I'm looking into getting a set of zl1 replica rims, but i can't decide between finishes so I was hoping you guys could help me out. Here is a picture of my car, I can't decide between gloss black, matte black or polished. I'm leaning towards the matte black because they will match my hash marks but am really undecided. Let me know what you guys think !

Here is the wheels
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...eels-s/876.htm

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Also if anyone has some experience with matte black rims I would appreciate it. Cleaning tips, wear... anything, never owned matte wheels before so I'm a little concerned, these will see lots of miles over the next couple of years.

richard200593 · 03-13-2015, 09:26 AM

Here is gloss black on a black (technically carbon flash) car. Personally I say go gloss with dark colored car and matte with bright colored car but that's just me. Why not just buy straight from factory reproductions they are a sponsored vendor here. I didn't run the numbers but I have to imagine phastek is more expensive because they need their cut too.

SnowyCamaro · 03-13-2015, 09:28 AM

Thanks ! I will be buying through a friend of mine up here in Canada I just used the phastek link for people to follow

MojoBodies · 03-13-2015, 12:01 PM

I decided on black and then struggled a bit on gloss or matte. I went with matte black and chrome lugs. I'm very happy with my choice.

Black Market Racing · 03-13-2015, 12:12 PM

Whatever you do, dont do polished. With all the small areas of this wheel, polishing them will be a nightmare. IMO, gloss and matte both look good. Personally, i think that a gunmetal color really looks sharp on a black car as well. Do they offer that color too?

JT Camaro · 03-13-2015, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnowyCamaro

Thanks ! I will be buying through a friend of mine up here in Canada I just used the phastek link for people to follow

May i ask who?
I wish they had graphite as an option....would get a set myself then

SS PANTHER · 03-14-2015, 03:48 AM

Polished on black.

Tony's10 · 03-14-2015, 06:40 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Not to upset the black rim folks, but black rims are the spinners of today. Just like the flash fad that the Lexus RX300 started years ago with the 'chrome bezel' clear tail light to the current LED craze, black rims will go out of style.

The car does not look racy, it looks like a stock car from the 70's with a steel rim wrapped in rubber. At least back then, the white letter tires stood out! Geez, out here in California, PRIUS drivers are removing the cheap plastic hubcaps from the rims and letting the even cheaper stamped steel rim show. Because its BLACK of course! Geez, I didn't even think they still made hubcaps!

Now I also know the other side. Polished rims are garish, old fashioned, not racy. I disagree. Our Camaro's are fashioned after the 67-69 models. Back then, SHINEY Cragars or Westerns were the rage. Take off the dog bowls or factory wheels and put a cool rim on.

So I'm not a black rim hater, well maybe I am, but I know everybody has different tastes. I just truly hope that the folks choosing black rims REALLY are choosing because they really like the look and it's not because it's the current look.

Always remember, certain things never go out of style, like solid colors on a car body, normal exhaust outlets, clear windows, chrome, and black interiors. Crazy metallic paint, crazy stripes, 6" exhaust tips, plaid interiors, all gone. Retro, but gone.

Tony's $.02 worth

seven · 03-14-2015, 08:14 PM

[QUOTE=SnowyCamaro;8291688]I'm looking into getting a set of zl1 replica rims, but i can't decide between finishes so I was hoping you guys could help me out. Here is a picture of my car, I can't decide between gloss black, matte black or polished. I'm leaning towards the matte black because they will match my hash marks but am really undecided. Let me know what you guys think !

Here is the wheels
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...eels-s/876.htm

Attachment 700372

Have you considered Black Chrome Rims???

Tony's10 · 03-14-2015, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

Polished on black.

Absolutely!

-T

Ryanbabz71 · 03-14-2015, 09:49 PM

I went gloss

Ryan

CCMADONNA · 03-15-2015, 02:49 PM

they look great Ryan!!!!

Ryanbabz71 · 03-15-2015, 09:21 PM

Thanks

Ryan

Tmick5jr · 03-15-2015, 10:41 PM

satin

View Poll Results: Matte Black, Gloss Black or Polished ?
Matte Black	11	26.83%
Gloss Black	21	51.22%
Polished	9	21.95%
I hate the ZL1 wheels, check these out! (Please post alternative below)	0	0%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

03-13-2015, 08:29 AM	#1
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	Matte Black, Gloss Black or Polished I'm looking into getting a set of zl1 replica rims, but i can't decide between finishes so I was hoping you guys could help me out. Here is a picture of my car, I can't decide between gloss black, matte black or polished. I'm leaning towards the matte black because they will match my hash marks but am really undecided. Let me know what you guys think ! Here is the wheels http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...eels-s/876.htm Also if anyone has some experience with matte black rims I would appreciate it. Cleaning tips, wear... anything, never owned matte wheels before so I'm a little concerned, these will see lots of miles over the next couple of years. __________________

03-13-2015, 09:26 AM	#2
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	Here is gloss black on a black (technically carbon flash) car. Personally I say go gloss with dark colored car and matte with bright colored car but that's just me. Why not just buy straight from factory reproductions they are a sponsored vendor here. I didn't run the numbers but I have to imagine phastek is more expensive because they need their cut too. Attached Images __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

03-13-2015, 09:28 AM	#3
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	Thanks ! I will be buying through a friend of mine up here in Canada I just used the phastek link for people to follow __________________

03-14-2015, 03:48 AM	#7
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Polished on black. Attached Images

03-13-2015, 12:01 PM	#4
MojoBodies Drives: 2016 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 101	I decided on black and then struggled a bit on gloss or matte. I went with matte black and chrome lugs. I'm very happy with my choice.

03-13-2015, 12:12 PM	#5
Black Market Racing Drives: Yours Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: United States Posts: 223	Whatever you do, dont do polished. With all the small areas of this wheel, polishing them will be a nightmare. IMO, gloss and matte both look good. Personally, i think that a gunmetal color really looks sharp on a black car as well. Do they offer that color too?

03-14-2015, 06:40 PM	#8
Tony's10 Drives: '10 Inferno Orange SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 74	Black wheels I've said it before and I'll say it again. Not to upset the black rim folks, but black rims are the spinners of today. Just like the flash fad that the Lexus RX300 started years ago with the 'chrome bezel' clear tail light to the current LED craze, black rims will go out of style. The car does not look racy, it looks like a stock car from the 70's with a steel rim wrapped in rubber. At least back then, the white letter tires stood out! Geez, out here in California, PRIUS drivers are removing the cheap plastic hubcaps from the rims and letting the even cheaper stamped steel rim show. Because its BLACK of course! Geez, I didn't even think they still made hubcaps! Now I also know the other side. Polished rims are garish, old fashioned, not racy. I disagree. Our Camaro's are fashioned after the 67-69 models. Back then, SHINEY Cragars or Westerns were the rage. Take off the dog bowls or factory wheels and put a cool rim on. So I'm not a black rim hater, well maybe I am, but I know everybody has different tastes. I just truly hope that the folks choosing black rims REALLY are choosing because they really like the look and it's not because it's the current look. Always remember, certain things never go out of style, like solid colors on a car body, normal exhaust outlets, clear windows, chrome, and black interiors. Crazy metallic paint, crazy stripes, 6" exhaust tips, plaid interiors, all gone. Retro, but gone. Tony's $.02 worth

03-14-2015, 08:14 PM	#9
seven Drives: 2015 Camaro RS 2LT AGM Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 672	[QUOTE=SnowyCamaro;8291688]I'm looking into getting a set of zl1 replica rims, but i can't decide between finishes so I was hoping you guys could help me out. Here is a picture of my car, I can't decide between gloss black, matte black or polished. I'm leaning towards the matte black because they will match my hash marks but am really undecided. Let me know what you guys think ! Here is the wheels http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...eels-s/876.htm Attachment 700372 Have you considered Black Chrome Rims??? __________________ 2015 RS Camaro 2LT with Sunroof, Performance Exhaust, Ground Effects, Tinted Windows, LED Fog Lights(DD), CAI Cold Air Intake, Ghosted Side Markers(Showstopper), Elite Catch Can, Xpel & SunTek PPF, Replica Z28 High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 Replica Wheels(Satin Black Factory Reproductions)

03-14-2015, 09:49 PM	#11
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	I went gloss Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

03-15-2015, 02:49 PM	#12
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	they look great Ryan!!!! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

03-15-2015, 09:21 PM	#13
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Thanks Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

03-15-2015, 10:41 PM	#14
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	satin