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PhantomBlack · 07-09-2025, 09:15 PM

I got a set of these wheels.... finally. And I'm getting them powder coated. See photo below, I'm debating which color to choose.
I gave them the GM paint code for the 6th gen 1LE wheels and this is what they sprayed out. I'm not looking for an exact match,
these will be finished in gloss instead of matte and I may choose a brushed finish as well.
I'm just kinda over all black wheels. Thoughts? A friend said the bottom color.

acutron42 · 07-09-2025, 11:07 PM

Darn, that is a tough call. I love the black & silver but that look is getting old. I personally like them all. Get creative & do something you like, not others.

FASTFATBOY · 07-10-2025, 07:34 AM

Keep in mind the color in light facing up will always look darker on the wheel on the car.

I painted a set of Fikse wheels GM Cyber grey and they looked black on the car.

Trawz · 07-11-2025, 12:30 PM

I have been wanting to powder coat my 1LE wheels from the factory black to a dark bronze. Love the look of bronze wheels on a dark blue car.

The bottom sample looks like a gun-metal finish and I think that might be a good look, especially on a silver car.

bkscott · 07-12-2025, 12:43 AM

Here are mine in Silver.

joshnmn · 07-12-2025, 07:31 AM

For your car, I like the lighter tone- top. It will look black to most people, but isnt actually black. Has more of a custom vibe.

PhantomBlack · 07-12-2025, 03:44 PM

Thank you for all the insight and pics you guys. We'll see how they turn out soon.

07-09-2025, 09:15 PM	#1
PhantomBlack Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 197	5th gen 1LE/ZL1 stock wheels I got a set of these wheels.... finally. And I'm getting them powder coated. See photo below, I'm debating which color to choose. I gave them the GM paint code for the 6th gen 1LE wheels and this is what they sprayed out. I'm not looking for an exact match, these will be finished in gloss instead of matte and I may choose a brushed finish as well. I'm just kinda over all black wheels. Thoughts? A friend said the bottom color. __________________ Mods: GPI SS1 VVT cam, TSP long tube headers, LSA conversion, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM, DW 700cc injectors, Lingenfelter solid isolator, Dedicated Motorsports ZL1 reinforced brick, ADM Griptech 2.5 pulley, JLT CAI, Phastek intake scoop,NPP cat-back, GM 3.91 gears, Eaton Truetrac, etc.

07-09-2025, 11:07 PM	#2
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 957	Darn, that is a tough call. I love the black & silver but that look is getting old. I personally like them all. Get creative & do something you like, not others. __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails. DSS driveshaft, trutrac with 3.91's, G-Force renegades, Hendrix solid cradle bushings Bmr: poly diff bushings, Strange adjustable coilovers, sub frame connectors, ZL1 npps, controlled with a vac pump & mac boost control solenoid.

07-10-2025, 07:34 AM	#3
FASTFATBOY Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 542	Keep in mind the color in light facing up will always look darker on the wheel on the car. I painted a set of Fikse wheels GM Cyber grey and they looked black on the car. Attached Images __________________ 2015 1SS 1LE, Magnuson 2300 Heartbeat and headers. 550rwhp STD, 535 SAE.

07-11-2025, 12:30 PM	#4
Trawz Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 298 View My Garage	I have been wanting to powder coat my 1LE wheels from the factory black to a dark bronze. Love the look of bronze wheels on a dark blue car. The bottom sample looks like a gun-metal finish and I think that might be a good look, especially on a silver car. __________________ 2013 1SS/1LE Corsa Extreme cat-back, Speed Engineering LT Headers with black ceramic coating, C7 Z06 Front Brake Upgrade, Custom Mishimoto Oil Cooler, BMR Tunnel Brace, Custom Dual Mishimoto Oil Catch Cans, MSD Plug Wires, Mishimoto Radiator and Hoses, Melling High Volume/High Flow Oil Pump, Improved Racing Oil Pan Baffle Kit, Improved Racing Oil Pressure Bypass Delete, Improved Racing Oil Pick-up Tube Clamp.

07-12-2025, 12:43 AM	#5
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,609 View My Garage	Here are mine in Silver. Attached Images __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

07-12-2025, 07:31 AM	#6
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,103 View My Garage	For your car, I like the lighter tone- top. It will look black to most people, but isnt actually black. Has more of a custom vibe.

07-12-2025, 03:44 PM	#7
PhantomBlack Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 197	Thank you for all the insight and pics you guys. We'll see how they turn out soon. __________________ Mods: GPI SS1 VVT cam, TSP long tube headers, LSA conversion, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM, DW 700cc injectors, Lingenfelter solid isolator, Dedicated Motorsports ZL1 reinforced brick, ADM Griptech 2.5 pulley, JLT CAI, Phastek intake scoop,NPP cat-back, GM 3.91 gears, Eaton Truetrac, etc.