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ClawSS · 09-28-2015, 12:16 PM

So I am to receive new gloss black MRR228 wheels for my CGM. Yea Me! But my car has the standard flat black rally stripes and other accents.

Is the incorporation of gloss black onto a car that is accented with flat black pieces (stripes, camaro lettering, taillight bezels, front airdam) a bit of an accessorizing faux-pas?

To those that have judged a car show, or mess with the total aesthetics of putting together a complete package...your opinion? I have no pictures of my car as the wheels are in Cali. being worked up by Paul.

I am not sure it would bug me once I get them installed...would it bug you?

Superfly1 · 09-28-2015, 04:18 PM

I run gloss black wheels (w/ yellow accents) with all matte black stripes and accents. I think they are far enough away from each other that I don't even notice it. Gloss wheels are easier to take care of too in my opinion. I have entered mine in many shows and done judging in a lot of shows. If it looks like thought was put into the whole scheme and not just random parts thrown together it works as far as I am concerned.

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USAFS197 · 09-28-2015, 10:12 PM

As I've mentioned in similar threads, my general rationale towards the two choices are as follows;

Gloss = classy/refined
Matte/Satin = rugged/tough

I personally went with gloss as I have a preference for a vehicle that appears to be more refined and less rough around the edges.

whidobie · 09-29-2015, 06:41 AM

QUOTE=Superfly1;8659375]I run gloss black wheels (w/ yellow accents) with all matte black stripes and accents. I think they are far enough away from each other that I don't even notice it. Gloss wheels are easier to take care of too in my opinion. I have entered mine in many shows and done judging in a lot of shows. If it looks like thought was put into the whole scheme and not just random parts thrown together it works as far as I am concerned.

Latest picture of it as it sits now...
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Superfly-Love ur wheels-What brand and where did u purchase them?

ClawSS · 09-29-2015, 07:40 AM

Thanks, Superfly. Even with your side stripes being on the same viewing plane as your wheels, I do see that the blend will work with the spacial relationship.

I am intrigued by the EmblemPros new Onyx series of emblems and may do a couple of swaps there to glossify the script, but I will continue my stripe evaluation.

Any others with opinions.

ClawSS · 09-29-2015, 07:41 AM

USA, I know exactly what you mean. I like tough...and flat was working for me, but with the std. finish on the MRR228's being gloss it has just thrown a minor wrinkle in my limited theme & vision.

jdrop01 · 09-29-2015, 10:06 AM

I feel your pain, if only they could came in satin black then that be the happy medium.

ClawSS · 09-29-2015, 03:09 PM

actually jdrop, I rattle-canned my front ebay splitter in satin to just see how it held up. I will probably repaint or wrap depending on my final answer once I get the wheels on an get a complete picture.

Unless they get chipped, I am not wanting to break down and recoat the wheels.

09-28-2015, 12:16 PM	#1
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	gloss vs. flat So I am to receive new gloss black MRR228 wheels for my CGM. Yea Me! But my car has the standard flat black rally stripes and other accents. Is the incorporation of gloss black onto a car that is accented with flat black pieces (stripes, camaro lettering, taillight bezels, front airdam) a bit of an accessorizing faux-pas? To those that have judged a car show, or mess with the total aesthetics of putting together a complete package...your opinion? I have no pictures of my car as the wheels are in Cali. being worked up by Paul. I am not sure it would bug me once I get them installed...would it bug you? __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

09-28-2015, 04:18 PM	#2
Superfly1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT #2197 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 916 View My Garage	I run gloss black wheels (w/ yellow accents) with all matte black stripes and accents. I think they are far enough away from each other that I don't even notice it. Gloss wheels are easier to take care of too in my opinion. I have entered mine in many shows and done judging in a lot of shows. If it looks like thought was put into the whole scheme and not just random parts thrown together it works as far as I am concerned. Latest picture of it as it sits now... __________________ CAI intake \| OBX LT Headers \| Flowmaster AT Exhaust \| Trifecta Tune \| SS Rear Diff, Axles & Driveshaft Zex 100 Shot Nitrous \| Konig Airstrike Wheels \| Custom Engine Cover, Fuse Box & Underhood Bowtie Eibach Springs & SS Sway Bars \| BMR Strut Brace \| Drake Shifter \| Vitesse Paddles \| 13.26 @ 105.88 mph

09-28-2015, 10:12 PM	#3
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	As I've mentioned in similar threads, my general rationale towards the two choices are as follows; Gloss = classy/refined Matte/Satin = rugged/tough I personally went with gloss as I have a preference for a vehicle that appears to be more refined and less rough around the edges. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

09-29-2015, 06:41 AM	#4
whidobie Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Posts: 270	Wheels QUOTE=Superfly1;8659375]I run gloss black wheels (w/ yellow accents) with all matte black stripes and accents. I think they are far enough away from each other that I don't even notice it. Gloss wheels are easier to take care of too in my opinion. I have entered mine in many shows and done judging in a lot of shows. If it looks like thought was put into the whole scheme and not just random parts thrown together it works as far as I am concerned. Latest picture of it as it sits now... Attachment 746658[/QUOTE] Superfly-Love ur wheels-What brand and where did u purchase them?

09-29-2015, 07:40 AM	#5
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	Thanks, Superfly. Even with your side stripes being on the same viewing plane as your wheels, I do see that the blend will work with the spacial relationship. I am intrigued by the EmblemPros new Onyx series of emblems and may do a couple of swaps there to glossify the script, but I will continue my stripe evaluation. Any others with opinions. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

09-29-2015, 07:41 AM	#6
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	USA, I know exactly what you mean. I like tough...and flat was working for me, but with the std. finish on the MRR228's being gloss it has just thrown a minor wrinkle in my limited theme & vision. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

09-29-2015, 10:06 AM	#7
jdrop01 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: May 2015 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 390	I feel your pain, if only they could came in satin black then that be the happy medium.

09-29-2015, 03:09 PM	#8
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	actually jdrop, I rattle-canned my front ebay splitter in satin to just see how it held up. I will probably repaint or wrap depending on my final answer once I get the wheels on an get a complete picture. Unless they get chipped, I am not wanting to break down and recoat the wheels. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.