PorscheCarrera964

no likey?

I frequent that thread, I have seen some with matte, it looks "mean", but i do see how some could say it always looks dirty, I think gloss will look good, i keep the tires dressed

elbeee964

Luigi's a favorite of mine. His passion is for certain (Italian) styles, and I'm with him.
Count me among the silver hordes.

("Guido, punch me! -- Punch me in the face!")

964russ

My car is allso white and i painted my wheels a dark graphite grey, looks black at night and is a little different. If you do a search iam sure theres a pic of my car sumwhere.
My other car has black wheels and it makes the tyres look brown!

PorscheCarrera964

I will search for your wheels russ, even looks brown if you use the tire gel?

GUYS---I want to paint my wheels first before having them powdercoated, simply bc I want to see them gloss and matte to decide which I want.

WHAT PAINT do I use for the best quality and outcome, little chipping, smooth finish, etc???? where from?

Low 964

emulsion

PorscheCarrera964

thats the brand of a paint? where can I find it?

Low 964

Water base house paint, will come off easily

PorscheCarrera964

spray?

I want it to stick, I dont want any chips etc...I plan on leaving it painted for a couple of weeks until powdercoating

User 040621

FYI.....great article on DIY refinishing wheels in this months Excellence magazine.......my vote is for the silver wheels.......IMHO......it's a classic look....and never gets old.......

PorscheCarrera964

Thats true, but if they were speedlines or something of more value, I would stress more about the decision, the twists are a dime a dozen, and can always be replaced IMO.


What do you guys think about white? I would like to see the pic photoshopped with white wheels if possible to get an idea of how that would look if someone has time..

I know hwite gets dirty, but it cant get too much more dirty than silver, opinions?

PorscheCarrera964

Here is an example of white on white, i love this car...but now sure how it would look with the twists.

kevjandon

I voted black, but only if the lips are polished.

mojo747

Ditto the polished lips. A white car needs something to pop against the white. I voted silver.

shockm

Satin black.

PorscheCarrera964

Didnt think about satin instead of matte, can they powdercoat satin?