Bruce R

I'd do body color, it'll look killer with that polished rim.
PS appreciate your dedication to get these wheels looking right - good stuff.

ivangene

HMMM - having seen that black powder coated wheel I am changing my opinion to:

go with the stock silver color


sorry, I dont like it in black

soverystout

Not a general statement. I was referring to these wheels specifically.
I would make sure that you check with someone who knows for sure before putting the wheels back together.

ivangene

this would be good to know - I recall hearing something but didnt listen too carefully as I saw something shiny right about then

racesx

I'd recommend in increments of 3 as apposed to 2 .... my 2 cents anyway. Good luck and I'm in on the Gun Metal Grey look!

redridge

thanks.... Ill see what I can dig up and report back, but the threads I dug up stated they have had no issues re-using them.

3 increments.... that wouldnt hurt,.... its only 80 bolts. .... x 3

racesx

Yes, but since your making the effort, what's a few more hours of tedious, boring, wrenching in the garage?

chsu74

Ferd,

did you find any sealant when taking it apart?

redridge

this 2 piece is a simple design.... no sealant/gasket. The barrel holds the center section by non protruding bolts. People have put them back together without any loctites.... but I will use blue loctite.

The barrel is very light.... the center is not. I will weigh them later.

Hardback

I would do the spokes in glossy black and the rims in flat black. Sounds odd but ive seen this combo executed and its pretty slick in my opinion. Plus the black centers of course...

ivangene

but you will have to scuff up those shiny parts to get the paint to stick

Hardback

Oh, forgot to add that ive powder coated a set of wheels black and my finish was clear and glassy, unlike the wheels in the picture provided. Powder coating is the way to go. Make sure the wheels get an even coat throughout otherwise balancing the wheels becomes a problem.

Hardback

a powder coater wouldl mediablast them first.

ivangene

LOL - what do you think Ferd... 20 hours of polishing... mediablasted

Mfletch

Ferdinand, I have seen a few Porsches with the centers of the wheels painted body color....with your unique color, it would really look stunning.

Mine are powdercoated black. The center is sort of a matte black and the outside is gloss black. The color variation is due the the finish of the metal. Black is great for hiding brake dust.