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Old 05-30-2015, 01:14 PM
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Default Glossy black manholes?

I have an extra set of manhole wheels, and an urge to do something with them. How about a glossy black powder coat? (Photoshopped - glossiness not quite right.)

Seems a little sinister, which might be good in an urban setting, but not mine. Other than polished (which I like), are there any suggestions?

Old 05-30-2015, 01:39 PM
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Bit of a Knight Rider Kitt look, imo.
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add some dark tint to the windows. Sinister
I like it.
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And black out the lights.
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hmm. Tough call.
Something about this, as I look at it, is somehow detracting from the lines of the 928.
I'm not sure I can be more specific. I think even if the wheels were painted quite dark, yet not all-the-way black, it would give the eyes something that this is lacking.
Oh poop what do I know anyhow.
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I have black painted manhole covers on my car. They need to be refinished, and my car is not black. I think in a way it works better when everything is black. I love black wheels on a light-colored car, but for that, I think the manholes are just too much solid metal...it blends in with the tires and it's just a flat disc of black...on a light-colored car, I think spoked wheels work better in black, because you cans see brakes and stuff through it. A light-colored rim along the outside of the wheel might help in my case. Regarding yours, there's something to be said for that black on black on black look.

Here's mine, for reference:


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black 7 slots look better against some body colors more than others.
I think the black on black looks good, but dont waste $ on powder coating 7 slot wheels.
Plasti-dip is a good coating for wheels, it is durable, and it is removable.



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