Opinions needed for paint

[RyanS197]

I got a set of 18" 5 spoke saleens a couple years ago that are gunmetal grey.
I hate the color so im stripping the paint off and painting them black.
i cant decide between a gloss or matte black finish or if i should just get them powdercoated. Im liking the matte idea but i want to know what everyone else thinks....cars silver.

Also, they are 18x9.5. What size tires would yall run all around? I have a new set of 245's but im just gonna burn em off lol.

 

[Kaldar142]

matt or gloss black would look great, and def powdercoat them

 

[RyanS197]

I can pull a favor with our powdercoaters....we give them alot of business. But its just deciding between the matte or gloss finish thats destroying me mentally.
OH!! the center caps are glossy finished if that would have any bearing.

 

[JOK3R]

Powdercoated gloss black, in my opinion. A matte finish would just be too dull.

 

[RyanS197]

Heres some examples of what it would look like:






And heres the thread those came from. Theres other vehicles in it with matte black wheels, just that was the only silver car i think. I think it would look tough imo.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/pics-videos-buffet-149/574460-anybody-got-flat-black-rims.html

 

[bigwilly43729]

Gloss black. Matte looks cheap IMO.

 

[RyanS197]

Oh i have another question while im at it. Do any of you know a good automotive grade paint stripper? Ive tried stripeeze and zip strip or something like that, it was the strongest stuff the store had. One wheel is kinda half way there, but theres no way in hell im gonna do 3 more this way.

 

[RyanS197]

nvm, aircraft remover is the stuff to get. It will pretty much rape whatever it touches, the aluminum wheel will be fine though..
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_AIRCRAFT-STRIPPER-3M_7100087-P_N3272_C|GRP2050____

 

[Gallagher]

gloss.. as they stated matte looks like a do it urself job in ur garage.. cheap looking IMO

 

[RyanS197]

Yeah after sleeping on it, I totally agree with yall. Thanks guys
OH! They are gonna throw my valve covers on the pac black line with a huge order we sent over from work...no extra cost

 

[RyanS197]

Im bored today and dont feel like working on my wheels so im just gonna post pics of my progress. Im using mar-hyde aircraft remover on them to get the old finish off. Its alot more work than i thought it would be going into it but itll be worth it in the end i think. I may end up just selling them after they are powdercoated since it still isnt the look im going for.

yikes, im gonna shrink those down some lol

 

[Kaldar142]

I've always liked those wheels... powdercoat them gloss black then sell them to me, i could use a set for some track only wheels

 

[RyanS197]

Gloss black p/c is the plan, im getting it done in the next week or 2..just depends on how long i take to finish prepping the rest of the wheels with having to repaint the living room on top of buying new furniture
but yeah id sell em cheap and even include the tires i have for them. ill keep you posted though.

 

[Kaldar142]

Sweet man let me know

 

[stkjock]

what about just polishing them to a nice shine and clear coating?

 

[RyanS197]

I had the thought, but i cant get a deal on polishing like I can on p/c'ing, and im sure as heck not doing it myself. I guess if someone wanted them polished I could just sell them bare and leave it up to them. hmm...
Ill finish stripping the paint and post them for sale, if noone wants them ill send them for powdercoating and try again. OR Kaldar if you want them bare just shoot me a pm and well see what we can work out. LOL i should have just posted them for sale before i started the work....but oh well i was excited about it at the time.