Midnight SS/RS Rims vs. Polished upgrade - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DDustiNN · 02-12-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Edrock

Always glad to share my opinion when asked.

I'm sure the MN Silver looks great up close and when clean but here's my issue with it and why I decided to steer clear. I cannot stand the look of dirty wheels covered in break dust, so to me, that is what my mind's eye sees every time I see photos of those wheels. Unless you are up close and can see the finish, it looks like you might have washed the car but never the wheels. JMO though. Check out this pic below to illustrate. The 2nd car = RJT Cam has MN Silver and the 3rd car = RJT Cam but has either Sterling Silver or Polished wheels which is neither here nor there because both are brighter than the MN Silver and still illustrates the point. Hope I didn't offend anyone but just sharing my opinion and providing useful info I think.

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Actually, I had the same exact concern about the "brake dust look" of the Midnight wheels. But then some photos of them just look incredible... Then again, Polished look damn good too... I'm so torn! I wish I could see both in person before I place my order :(

Andro · 02-12-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by VenomZ302

I'd say that this is pretty accurate for the Midnight finish, personally...

Off subject but I love the how the M3's are in the back drop of the camaro.

DDustiNN · 02-12-2009, 11:01 AM

Julie, it looks like this thread has a really nice close-up shot of each version... maybe about 2/3 or 3/4 of the way down in the pictures...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13342

VenomZ302 · 02-12-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by babyjulie83

I would like to know people's opinion on this as well. Can someone photoshop a picture of the ABM with both types of wheels?

Coming up, but work blocked photobucket, so it'll have to wait an hour or so...

Edit: Here's one, though I'd like to use another picture to do another. Maybe tomorrow...

SScattergunSS · 02-13-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mrpre10der

does anyone think midnight silver would look better on aqua or go with the polished 20s

Go with the polished all the way!

Optimus Prime · 02-15-2009, 03:24 PM

I'm staying with the MN silver wheels with the RS. I'm getting a IBM with black stripes and black leather interior, so I'm going with a dark look, plus it saves money. I understand what some say about the brake-dust look, but in a way, it's nice, because it won't show brake dust as bad as the brighter wheels. Kinda like dark colors show dirt worse than the light ones.

TJ91 · 02-15-2009, 06:58 PM

Ok guys, i finnally saw the Midnight Silver wheels yesterday and up until then i was in fear that it might look like brakedust, but Squalo kept insuring me that it would be a nice finish and that it would look great in person. Turned out he was dead on. The rim looks absolutley beautiful especially with IOM, i think in General the MS looks great. There were polished 2LT rims there and they just looked ok, but the Midnight Silver rims just looked great. Pictures can really throw off people about how they look in person just like IOM. You must see them in person before you make your choice.

Ry4nVan · 02-16-2009, 02:04 AM

You've seen the midnight silver wheels, here's some pics of the polished wheels on SIM

DDustiNN · 02-16-2009, 02:34 AM

thanks. i'm really starting to like the midnight silver... i want to see them in person!

r.i.p.01slpss · 02-16-2009, 02:37 AM

I like both wheels but I decided the polished would look better with the inferno orange so I'm going with them.

lori · 02-26-2009, 08:49 AM

I sat in the camaro at the Jacksonville auto show 5 times. I can't wait to get mine!!!!

justmeron · 02-26-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Edrock

Go to this thread to see the differences.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...light=rim+pics

Nice comparison. Personaly I like the top row one in the middle. I got the 2LT/RS looks like this may be the one on my car. I hope. Thanks

Embalmer · 02-26-2009, 12:57 PM

Polished on SIM all the way

JBsC6 · 02-26-2009, 01:05 PM

If it were my money I'd go with the standard 20 inch rim finish..

02-15-2009, 03:24 PM	#20
Optimus Prime Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 728	I'm staying with the MN silver wheels with the RS. I'm getting a IBM with black stripes and black leather interior, so I'm going with a dark look, plus it saves money. I understand what some say about the brake-dust look, but in a way, it's nice, because it won't show brake dust as bad as the brighter wheels. Kinda like dark colors show dirt worse than the light ones. __________________ Current: 2014 BRM 2SS/RS 1LE w/NAV, NPP, Recaros Former garage: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M 2011 Avalanche LT

02-16-2009, 02:04 AM	#22
Ry4nVan Drives: Currently (Toyota Tacoma) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 287	You've seen the midnight silver wheels, here's some pics of the polished wheels on SIM Attached Images

02-16-2009, 02:37 AM	#24
r.i.p.01slpss Drives: 01 camaro ss (R.I.P) 92 RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.L.C. Utah Posts: 103 View My Garage	I like both wheels but I decided the polished would look better with the inferno orange so I'm going with them. __________________

02-26-2009, 08:49 AM	#25
lori Drives: 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 5	Loved it! I sat in the camaro at the Jacksonville auto show 5 times. I can't wait to get mine!!!!

02-26-2009, 01:05 PM	#28
JBsC6 Drives: 2008 Blk C6 Z51 NPP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 255 View My Garage	If it were my money I'd go with the standard 20 inch rim finish.. __________________ 2008 Blk C6 Z51 NPP M6/2008 Silver CTS AWD FE2 304hp

02-12-2009, 11:01 AM	#17
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	Julie, it looks like this thread has a really nice close-up shot of each version... maybe about 2/3 or 3/4 of the way down in the pictures... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13342

02-15-2009, 06:58 PM	#21
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	Ok guys, i finnally saw the Midnight Silver wheels yesterday and up until then i was in fear that it might look like brakedust, but Squalo kept insuring me that it would be a nice finish and that it would look great in person. Turned out he was dead on. The rim looks absolutley beautiful especially with IOM, i think in General the MS looks great. There were polished 2LT rims there and they just looked ok, but the Midnight Silver rims just looked great. Pictures can really throw off people about how they look in person just like IOM. You must see them in person before you make your choice.

02-16-2009, 02:34 AM	#23
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	thanks. i'm really starting to like the midnight silver... i want to see them in person!

02-26-2009, 12:57 PM	#27
Embalmer 2G1FT1EWXA9103351 Drives: 2SS RS, SIM, 6pd, 20"Alum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 607 View My Garage	Polished on SIM all the way

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