What do midnight silver wheels look like? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

YellrRS · 10-14-2008, 12:56 PM

Newbie here, wants to know what midnight silver looks like? Is it painted, or shiny silver like? This is apparently one of the colors mentioned regarding wheels.

Ordered my Yellr RS moments ago.

Optimus Prime · 10-14-2008, 12:59 PM

It is painted, but I'm not sure exactly what it looks like. My guess based on the name is that it would be a little darker. I'm sure someone else here can clarify.

odie23 · 10-14-2008, 02:52 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=145767

GoldFire · 10-14-2008, 04:03 PM

If you have seen the pictures of the Camaro at the Texas State Fair, those are the painted midnight wheels.

YellrRS · 10-14-2008, 04:54 PM

Just glanced at the state fair pics, they look pretty cool from what I can see. Thanks guys.

02bluess · 10-14-2008, 07:55 PM

Actually, I'm pretty sure I'd seen a post mentioning that the wheels on the Black RS at the Texas State Fair were painted Sterling Silver...

I ordered a Black SS/RS yesterday, so I'd also like to see the Midnight Silver wheels on a production-ready, Black RS; if it also had the white rally stripes, I'd be set

digitalshow · 10-14-2008, 08:23 PM

I really couldn't tell much from the pics on the link above. Wonder if it's possible for one of our GM members to help us out with official shots of both wheels for comparison. (Could help them make the additional $400+ on the polished wheel option).

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellrRS

Newbie here, wants to know what midnight silver looks like? Is it painted, or shiny silver like? This is apparently one of the colors mentioned regarding wheels.

Ordered my Yellr RS moments ago.

02bluess · 10-14-2008, 08:32 PM

Here's the post I was thinking of...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=23

digitalshow · 10-14-2008, 09:14 PM

If this is the painted ones...I am fine with that. They still have that bright silver look. But it would be nice to see a polished shot (as good as this one) to compare with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02bluess

Here's the post I was thinking of...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=23

pinkcamaro10 · 10-14-2008, 09:24 PM

those are silver painted wheels

pinkcamaro10 · 10-14-2008, 09:27 PM

midnight silver

69 Hugger · 10-19-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalshow

If this is the painted ones...I am fine with that. They still have that bright silver look. But it would be nice to see a polished shot (as good as this one) to compare with.

Whats wrong with this picture ? It's a concept but someone needs to fix the wheelwell. I hope the black looks close to this finish, the wet look

odie23 · 10-20-2008, 12:44 PM

For people who like dark grey shiny metal colors you may want to consider sending the wheels out and be "black chromed". Black chrome been around for years, here's a pic link.
http://www.made-in-china.com/image/4...-Wheel-Rim.jpg

bret03 · 10-20-2008, 12:56 PM

I put this together a while back, it shows all the options.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...eels+real+cars

TomServo · 10-20-2008, 02:02 PM

Do they have a higher shine than the base wheels closer to a High Polished look or are they darker like the Competetion Gray wheels offered on the vette.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-21-2008, 02:35 AM

Still want verified "Midnight Silver Metallic" pix. Those pix on the black Iver just don't cut it for me. I'd like to see some clean ones like on the black RS. In fact, those wheels look awesome!

TomServo · 10-21-2008, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Still want verified "Midnight Silver Metallic" pix. Those pix on the black Iver just don't cut it for me. I'd like to see some clean ones like on the black RS. In fact, those wheels look awesome!

I agree if they naturally look like they are covered in brake dust will be cause for me to drop the RS option. Unless I can get a High Polished wheel option.

Rodrunner · 10-22-2008, 07:14 PM

I don't think anyone should sell the RS package(WRS) Midnight Silver wheels short. They appear, in the pictures, to look exactly like the Rays Engineering forged wheels on my '06 Grand Touring 350Z. They're not a true silver/metalic(sparkly) color, but a grayish silver that looks like, simply, clearcoated metal, still bright and shiney, but not obviously painted like that typical silver sparkly metalic color on so many stock wheels (lower trims of the 350Z included). Now there's nothing wrong with chrome (Cragar SS) wheels or a bright polished aluminum wheel. These will just look more like actual metal, and not grab so much attention away from the body of the car like a brighter, shiney (Gaudy???) wheel. Oh, don't get me started on spinners!!! Ultimately of course it comes down to personal taste.

2SS/RS Black/Black w-Cyber Gray stripes/Auto ordered-10/18/08

Gomerr · 10-22-2008, 08:35 PM

rodrunner i agree, "flashy" rims take away from the car, which isnt the focal point when were spending 30k+ on a v8 ss

The black chrome idea is quite nice, and i have heard about this a few times...but dammit if im waiting till this time next year to order i aint waiting another day for rims to get "redone"...but then again whats the wait..oh yea, a 5th gen on blocks hehee

i agree with tag, i want a "verified" pic of the midnight that isnt a side shot

Evotion · 10-22-2008, 10:12 PM

This is the yellow RS from the LV show, being the RS it "should" be the Midnight silver, but who knows. Whatever they may be I love the way these look at this angle.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1224544292

Ctrain24 · 10-23-2008, 05:28 PM

Rodrunner · 10-23-2008, 07:07 PM

Ctrain24, you are the one! Don't know how you got those pics, but they are excellent. It's noticeable that the 20" Midnight Silver RS package wheels are a metal look, just not as bright or attention getting as the standard or polished. Should help a lot of buyers.

2SS/RS Black/Black w-Cyber Gray stripes/Auto ordered-10/18/08

Hebe4 · 10-23-2008, 09:45 PM

Here is a macro of the midnight silver finish. You can clearly distinguish the wheel finish from the bright silver finish of the caliper.

Gomerr · 10-23-2008, 11:19 PM

ctrain im giving you my 4th born child...and 5th...

thank you SO much

Rallyman6 · 10-28-2008, 06:46 PM

am I correct I'm assuming that all SS/RS will have this midnight rim?

10-14-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
YellrRS Drives: Harley Davidson Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 17	What do midnight silver wheels look like? Newbie here, wants to know what midnight silver looks like? Is it painted, or shiny silver like? This is apparently one of the colors mentioned regarding wheels. Ordered my Yellr RS moments ago.

10-14-2008, 12:59 PM	#2
Optimus Prime Drives: 2011 Avalanche LT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 606	It is painted, but I'm not sure exactly what it looks like. My guess based on the name is that it would be a little darker. I'm sure someone else here can clarify. __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue Camaro 2SS/RS 6M w/black rally stripes and Jet Black interior Order placed: 02/14/09 3800 (Order produced): 07/01/09- VIN 2G1FT1EW2A9123559 6000 (Delivered to customer): 08/05/09!!!! Traded for '11 Avalanche: 07/14/11 Miss ya, friend!

10-14-2008, 04:03 PM	#4
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	If you have seen the pictures of the Camaro at the Texas State Fair, those are the painted midnight wheels. __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

10-14-2008, 09:24 PM	#10
pinkcamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,747 View My Garage	those are silver painted wheels __________________ 3000 3/26 3300:4/30 3400:5/7 3800:5/14 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 4104:5/20 4200:5/30 delivered: 6/9/2009

10-14-2008, 09:27 PM	#11
pinkcamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,747 View My Garage	midnight silver __________________ 3000 3/26 3300:4/30 3400:5/7 3800:5/14 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 4104:5/20 4200:5/30 delivered: 6/9/2009

10-14-2008, 02:52 PM	#3
odie23 Drives: Jeep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 123	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=145767

10-14-2008, 04:54 PM	#5
YellrRS Drives: Harley Davidson Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 17	Just glanced at the state fair pics, they look pretty cool from what I can see. Thanks guys.

10-14-2008, 07:55 PM	#6
02bluess Camaro Addict Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 197	Actually, I'm pretty sure I'd seen a post mentioning that the wheels on the Black RS at the Texas State Fair were painted Sterling Silver... I ordered a Black SS/RS yesterday, so I'd also like to see the Midnight Silver wheels on a production-ready, Black RS; if it also had the white rally stripes, I'd be set

10-14-2008, 08:32 PM	#8
02bluess Camaro Addict Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 197	Here's the post I was thinking of... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=23

10-20-2008, 12:44 PM	#13
odie23 Drives: Jeep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 123	For people who like dark grey shiny metal colors you may want to consider sending the wheels out and be "black chromed". Black chrome been around for years, here's a pic link. http://www.made-in-china.com/image/4...-Wheel-Rim.jpg

10-20-2008, 12:56 PM	#14
bret03 Drives: 30th anniversary Z28, Jeep XJ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 282	I put this together a while back, it shows all the options. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...eels+real+cars __________________

10-20-2008, 02:02 PM	#15
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	Do they have a higher shine than the base wheels closer to a High Polished look or are they darker like the Competetion Gray wheels offered on the vette.

10-21-2008, 02:35 AM	#16
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 24,417 View My Garage	Still want verified "Midnight Silver Metallic" pix. Those pix on the black Iver just don't cut it for me. I'd like to see some clean ones like on the black RS. In fact, those wheels look awesome! __________________

10-22-2008, 07:14 PM	#18
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	I don't think anyone should sell the RS package(WRS) Midnight Silver wheels short. They appear, in the pictures, to look exactly like the Rays Engineering forged wheels on my '06 Grand Touring 350Z. They're not a true silver/metalic(sparkly) color, but a grayish silver that looks like, simply, clearcoated metal, still bright and shiney, but not obviously painted like that typical silver sparkly metalic color on so many stock wheels (lower trims of the 350Z included). Now there's nothing wrong with chrome (Cragar SS) wheels or a bright polished aluminum wheel. These will just look more like actual metal, and not grab so much attention away from the body of the car like a brighter, shiney (Gaudy???) wheel. Oh, don't get me started on spinners!!! Ultimately of course it comes down to personal taste. 2SS/RS Black/Black w-Cyber Gray stripes/Auto ordered-10/18/08

10-22-2008, 08:35 PM	#19
Gomerr Drives: 1991 Honda Civic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Louis area Posts: 55	rodrunner i agree, "flashy" rims take away from the car, which isnt the focal point when were spending 30k+ on a v8 ss The black chrome idea is quite nice, and i have heard about this a few times...but dammit if im waiting till this time next year to order i aint waiting another day for rims to get "redone"...but then again whats the wait..oh yea, a 5th gen on blocks hehee i agree with tag, i want a "verified" pic of the midnight that isnt a side shot

10-22-2008, 10:12 PM	#20
Evotion Warehouse 13 Survivor!!!! Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS - 69' Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 740 View My Garage	This is the yellow RS from the LV show, being the RS it "should" be the Midnight silver, but who knows. Whatever they may be I love the way these look at this angle. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1224544292 __________________

10-23-2008, 05:28 PM	#21
Ctrain24 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 495

10-23-2008, 07:07 PM	#22
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	Ctrain24, you are the one! Don't know how you got those pics, but they are excellent. It's noticeable that the 20" Midnight Silver RS package wheels are a metal look, just not as bright or attention getting as the standard or polished. Should help a lot of buyers. 2SS/RS Black/Black w-Cyber Gray stripes/Auto ordered-10/18/08

10-23-2008, 09:45 PM	#23
Hebe4 Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC Posts: 115	Here is a macro of the midnight silver finish. You can clearly distinguish the wheel finish from the bright silver finish of the caliper. Attached Images

10-23-2008, 11:19 PM	#24
Gomerr Drives: 1991 Honda Civic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Louis area Posts: 55	ctrain im giving you my 4th born child...and 5th... thank you SO much

10-28-2008, 06:46 PM	#25
Rallyman6 Member Drives: '10 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, Roof Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wellesley Hills, MA Posts: 848 View My Garage	am I correct I'm assuming that all SS/RS will have this midnight rim? __________________ 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, 6MT, IO Interior, Roof, Eibach Sways, BC Coilovers, BMR Swing arms,Barton Short Shift, BBK LT's, GMPP exhaust, Hi-Flow Cats, MAST Stage 2 Cam, CAI = 497RWHP

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