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justmeron · 03-20-2009, 03:02 PM

I say get the polished.

SScattergunSS · 03-21-2009, 04:50 AM

For your car it's a tough question, because both will look good, and so much of it depends what all you're looking for out of your car. Having said that, I really think the polished wheels would be your best bet. At some point painted wheels just don't look like they did when they were new. Either way you go though, I'm sure you'll be ecstatic when you get your Camaro!!!

Stingr69 · 03-23-2009, 05:33 PM

After seeing them I have to say the MS wheels do not photograph as nice as they are in person. They are not that dark. VERY nice. If you have the RS then you might as well keep the MS wheels rather than blow $500 on the polished wheels. I would keep thr MS If I had a CGM RS.

You could always have the MS wheels custom polished later if you decide you want the polished finish but you can't go back the other way. Save your money now and see how you feel once you see the MS in person.

I bet you will keep them as they are.

-Mark.

Suskam · 04-13-2009, 12:52 PM

Anybody know how much it would cost to get the Midnight Silver wheels polished later?

John VS · 04-13-2009, 01:10 PM

Hey, we're basically getting the same car. 2LT CGM with black stripes. I got the IO interior (though I do love the beige, I thought it would get dirty too quickly).

Anyway, I went with the polished 19"s. This means I don't get the halos but it does save me a bunch of money up front, plus tires will be about $300 less per set. May not sound like much now (when you're spending $30K, $300 is nothing) but it will when the tire guy tells you "That'll be $1200 for a new set." Ouch.

DDustiNN · 04-13-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingr69

After seeing them I have to say the MS wheels do not photograph as nice as they are in person. They are not that dark. VERY nice. If you have the RS then you might as well keep the MS wheels rather than blow $500 on the polished wheels. I would keep thr MS If I had a CGM RS.

You could always have the MS wheels custom polished later if you decide you want the polished finish but you can't go back the other way. Save your money now and see how you feel once you see the MS in person.

I bet you will keep them as they are.

-Mark.

I felt the opposite when I saw them in person on fbodfather's car... to me, they were much darker than they appear in photographs. Nowhere near as dark as the builder site, but not as light as the pics in this thread. But I don't think they look dirty at all... they look very nice!

Very unique, I think... I don't think I've seen any rims that look quite this color.

*mlee* · 04-13-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

The midnight silver looked great in person, but if you want a little flash, get the polished. I just think that with the absence of chrome anywhere on the car (except for the taillights) that the wheels would look better in a darker color...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost Rider

I say get the polished wheels. To me, the midnight just looks like the wheels are dirty with brake dust.

However, it is totally a matter of personal preference.

If they offered it, I personally would get the wheels chromed and really shiney.

I changed mine to polished at the very last minute. These guys said it all.

Xmicro_SS · 04-13-2009, 01:49 PM

The CGM is probably the ONLY color those rims would look good on....if you want the Stealthy look. It is a matter of personal taste. I say with CGM, I would leave the darker rims.

alex33x · 04-13-2009, 01:55 PM

I think dark on dark looks great look.

edbrick · 04-13-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutter5002

Suskam,
I'm in the same situation as you. I can't decide if the gray will blend in too much or look great on the car. Does anyone know if these wheels are as dark as the Competition gray wheels that come on the CGM corvette? I am hoping the are a little lighter than these.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...9/IMG_1449.jpg

Ive seen both wheels in person and the competition grey wheels on the Vette are darker than the Camaro wheels.

drewauby5 · 04-13-2009, 05:05 PM

You should just get the machined silver and then upgrade to chrome later on!!! That is my plan with the IBM ext color.

keepontrukkin · 04-13-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost Rider

I say get the polished wheels. To me, the midnight just looks like the wheels are dirty with brake dust.

However, it is totally a matter of personal preference.

If they offered it, I personally would get the wheels chromed and really shiney.

I agree and would prefer chrome if offered. I'm having the same wheel finish debate in my mind. Although my Camaro will be a 2LT, Red Jewel Tintcoat with black rally stripes. Any opinions on which would look better, sterling silver or bright aluminum? My bigger questions are concerning maintenance and longevity. What is the proper way to clean and maintain each type of wheel? Which wheel, if properly maintained, will still look closest to new after a few years? Do the polished wheels oxidize or are they clearcoated?

MNWild · 04-13-2009, 07:41 PM

What about after market wheels anybody going this?

quickdraw · 04-13-2009, 11:28 PM

I had the same question and went with the polished. I like the bright look of polished, especially when it's rolling.

03-20-2009, 03:02 PM	#15
justmeron Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,256 View My Garage	I say get the polished. __________________ 2010 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Faded Black Side Vent Highlight Decal Kit Life is not like a box of chocolates, its more like eating a whole jar of jalapenos.... what you do today may burn your ass tomorrow!!!!

03-21-2009, 04:50 AM	#16
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	For your car it's a tough question, because both will look good, and so much of it depends what all you're looking for out of your car. Having said that, I really think the polished wheels would be your best bet. At some point painted wheels just don't look like they did when they were new. Either way you go though, I'm sure you'll be ecstatic when you get your Camaro!!! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

04-13-2009, 12:52 PM	#18
Suskam Drives: '11 Camaro/ '02 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 636 View My Garage	Anybody know how much it would cost to get the Midnight Silver wheels polished later? __________________

04-13-2009, 01:49 PM	#22
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	The CGM is probably the ONLY color those rims would look good on....if you want the Stealthy look. It is a matter of personal taste. I say with CGM, I would leave the darker rims. __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

04-13-2009, 01:55 PM	#23
alex33x Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 687	I think dark on dark looks great look. __________________ Devliered July 20, 2012

03-23-2009, 05:33 PM	#17
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	After seeing them I have to say the MS wheels do not photograph as nice as they are in person. They are not that dark. VERY nice. If you have the RS then you might as well keep the MS wheels rather than blow $500 on the polished wheels. I would keep thr MS If I had a CGM RS. You could always have the MS wheels custom polished later if you decide you want the polished finish but you can't go back the other way. Save your money now and see how you feel once you see the MS in person. I bet you will keep them as they are. -Mark.

04-13-2009, 01:10 PM	#19
John VS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT CGM, IOM Int. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 380	Hey, we're basically getting the same car. 2LT CGM with black stripes. I got the IO interior (though I do love the beige, I thought it would get dirty too quickly). Anyway, I went with the polished 19"s. This means I don't get the halos but it does save me a bunch of money up front, plus tires will be about $300 less per set. May not sound like much now (when you're spending $30K, $300 is nothing) but it will when the tire guy tells you "That'll be $1200 for a new set." Ouch.

04-13-2009, 05:05 PM	#25
drewauby5 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GA Posts: 244	You should just get the machined silver and then upgrade to chrome later on!!! That is my plan with the IBM ext color.

04-13-2009, 07:41 PM	#27
MNWild Drives: 2001 GMC Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MN Posts: 82	What about after market wheels anybody going this?

04-13-2009, 11:28 PM	#28
quickdraw Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 261	I had the same question and went with the polished. I like the bright look of polished, especially when it's rolling. __________________ 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS, L99 Auto, Grey Leather, Polished 20's

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