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View Poll Results: Powdercoat 5 spoke wheels Matte/satin or Gloss black
Matte/Satin 17 53.13%
Wet/Gloss 15 46.88%
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Old 10-10-2013, 11:51 AM   #1
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5 spoke wheels matte or gloss black?

I am having my OEM 5 spoke wheels powdercoated either matte/satin or gloss black, which do you think will look better on a 2013 yellow ZL1 with carbon fiber hood insert?
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Old 10-10-2013, 11:52 AM   #2
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I prefer Gloss black wheels. When they are matte they blend in with the tires too much and almost looked plati dipped
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Old 10-10-2013, 12:04 PM   #3
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I am about to powder coat mine too, and have debated this question for days. I know the black Factory GM center cap inserts are not gloss black, they are more satin or semigloss in finish. I love a beautiful Gloss Black Wheel but they are prone to micro scratches over time. Matte finish will let brake dust stick to it more and be harder to clean it off. I think i will be going to a semigloss or satin finish to come out with the most "Pros" and less "Cons" Here is a link to see/purchase the center caps at a good price off Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231006602823...S:1123&vxp=mtr
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Old 10-10-2013, 12:11 PM   #4
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Definately gloss black. Here's a shot of mine, partially powdercoated gloss black.

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Old 10-10-2013, 01:54 PM   #5
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Definately gloss black. Here's a shot of mine, partially powdercoated gloss black.

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Did the powdercoater just tape off the chrome section?
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Old 10-23-2013, 10:01 PM   #6
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poll is split..... more votes please
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Old 10-24-2013, 05:03 PM   #7
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I am doing the same. I've been told the gloss scratch easy, and show break dust more. I'm going matte/satin.
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Old 10-29-2013, 11:20 PM   #8
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I am doing the same. I've been told the gloss scratch easy, and show break dust more. I'm going matte/satin.
I went with black satin powdercoating. Looks more aggressive to me.
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Old 10-29-2013, 11:24 PM   #9
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definitely Gloss
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Old 10-30-2013, 12:41 AM   #10
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I had mine plasti dipped flat black. made it look like balloon tires at times. def need the gloss black to make the wheels look right. I removed the black from my wheels. still want them gloss black one day

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Old 10-30-2013, 12:52 AM   #11
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I went with silk satin black, couldn't be any happier!

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Old 10-30-2013, 11:23 AM   #12
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Definately gloss black. Here's a shot of mine, partially powdercoated gloss black.

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I been wanting to do this to mine since I saw the CF edition.
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Old 10-30-2013, 12:08 PM   #13
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I voted gloss. I don't understand how a more porous matte finish can attract less brake dust than gloss. my stock black wheels I wish were gloss as the break dust embeds itself in the texture and is nearly impossible to clean off in some areas.
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