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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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I own a Black SS 2.4L and have SS/SC gunmetals that are waiting to be powdercoated. I'm not sure what type of finish I want as of yet. I was thinking of going with a satin black instead of a gloss black due to road wear and such. Anyway, I would like to see pictures of your stock powdercoated wheels.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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bring the damn wheels down here... put your 2.4 ss wheels back on.... take the tires of the ss/sc wheels and well get it done!!!!!!
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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bring the damn wheels down here... put your 2.4 ss wheels back on.... take the tires of the ss/sc wheels and well get it done!!!!!!
I know I know. I painted my 2.4 wheels and they're actually on right now. They're my winter beaters. I'm just trying to get a feel for what finish/color I want.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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gloss... my friend has flat and it looks okay...
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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yah gloss black is the way to go
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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What about scratches and such? Does the paint hold up well?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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its powdercoat? lol very durable and its not gonna matter gloss or satin
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by glen229
its powdercoat? lol very durable and its not gonna matter gloss or satin
True.

I found a shop that will do my wheels for 75 a wheel, Max, don't worry about it any longer. Thanks anyways dude. Took awhile to find a shop but I finally found one.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Does anyone have any pics cuz im getting my wheels done this coming week.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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I still want to see pictures of different colors.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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I'd like to see a couple pics as well to compare
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Here's my baby before I blacked out her head/tail lights and debadged. I only have 2 pictures for now. Havent taken any new pictures but you get the idea.... They are powdercoated gloss black. You till NOT regret this...


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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ChriSS/SC
Here's my baby before I blacked out her head/tail lights and debadged. I only have 2 pictures for now. Havent taken any new pictures but you get the idea.... They are powdercoated gloss black. You till NOT regret this...
REALLY NICE. I've seen gloss black in person and I fell in love instantly. However, I've been leaning more to something different since everyone and their mother has black.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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REALLY NICE. I've seen gloss black in person and I fell in love instantly. However, I've been leaning more to something different since everyone and their mother has black.

Our cars are rare enough to see as it is. It's not like we drive civics. Theres a reason why everyone gets black.. Its because it just looks sexy. Plus, most black rims are painted satin or flat. Its rare to see actual powdercoated gloss black ones. I'd say go with it man. Forget about what you think people "play out"... Because it's definitely not.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ChriSS/SC
Our cars are rare enough to see as it is. It's not like we drive civics. Theres a reason why everyone gets black.. Its because it just looks sexy. Plus, most black rims are painted satin or flat. Its rare to see actual powdercoated gloss black ones. I'd say go with it man. Forget about what you think people "play out"... Because it's definitely not.
Have you seen the gunmetal chrome? Those are really nice as well.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...unmetal+mirror

Let's see some more wheels!

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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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lol get the gloss black
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Most likely going with gloss black now, but I wanted to see different colors.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Mine aren't very glossy and when i wash the car i very much wish they were as they look 100x better.....might wanna look at bronze....i really liked it on my victory red
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon97Z
Mine aren't very glossy and when i wash the car i very much wish they were as they look 100x better.....might wanna look at bronze....i really liked it on my victory red
Bronze was another color I was looking towards. Which is why I wanted to see pictures of other people's cars.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Here are mine. They are a semi-gloss black or satin. I now have black lugs to match.


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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by onefstgtu
Here are mine. They are a semi-gloss black or satin. I now have black lugs to match.


Awesome. The hood looks great too. How much did that run you?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Ya man that hood looks bad ass. Wouldnt mind gettin one for my balt.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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It looks like the G5 ram air hood.

C'mon I know theres more out there on the site.

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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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i wish i knew a place close to me that would powdercoat. I want my rims done in bronze. Good luck man, and I say go with the gloss black. Looks bitchin'
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dead_black_balt667
i wish i knew a place close to me that would powdercoat. I want my rims done in bronze. Good luck man, and I say go with the gloss black. Looks bitchin'
It's tempting but I would like to see a bronze, so i can make up my mind. I'm sure there's some place near you. You just have to search. It took me almost a year to find one for me.
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