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Old 05-11-2016, 02:57 PM
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Hey Guys,
I just got new set of wheels in matte grey and thought this color would go well with my Satin white wrap on the car but after installing I am having second thoughts. Something isn't sitting right.

Can anyone help me Photoshop these wheels in Gloss black and maybe in Silver as well. I'd really appreciate that.

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https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...&c8=38&c9=7012

use Vivid Racing's configurator, although no doubt that some RL'r will
photoshop that for you

I have Techarts myself, love 'em

nice car btw
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Wao that was quick. I cant believe I didn't know about this...

So which do you guys prefer. I think gloss black with machined lip looks best.






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Matte black
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I like the silver Formulas
if your so inclined, you can repaint them yourself

what color is under the wrap?


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Black with machined lip. Satin finish would be my choice but get the finish YOU like.
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Originally Posted by Fracture
I like the silver Formulas
if your so inclined, you can repaint them yourself

what color is under the wrap?

Car is Black. Now to properly repaint I'd have to get the tires demounted again and mount them back. Sucks..

Originally Posted by AC SATCO
all black no lip
Yes a friend has that and its looks great but his car is Black & mine's white.
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i'm not sure it is the color. i think it is the geometry of the wheel (radius) contrasting against the geometry of the wheel wheel. Contrasting geometries are exacerbated by how close together they are; this is due to the drop of the car. the star pattern of the wheel accentuates this. I think your front drop is too low and it is tricking your eyes. your photoshop pics look better because there is more of a normal gap between tire and wheel well which allows for some contrast.
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First off, your a wheel *****.
You have a wonderful set up. You should be happy.
Your over thinking this.
But at the same time, I too continue to think and overthink.
So I empathize.
Who did your wrap? Would they wrap your wheel spokes? Just do one, see if you like it.
Black carbon fiber? a dark smoke carbon fiber?
Post up the pics, for your fellow Wheel Hure. ← German
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Originally Posted by gsxr_fvr
Car is Black. Now to properly repaint I'd have to get the tires demounted again and mount them back. Sucks..
negative
I did mine off the car, there are various masking products for the tires

Plastidip makes an application for the rubber, it may be product specific
I used a deck of playing cards from a nursing home


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I think that your current wheels look good. If you decide to change it, then I think silver wheels look better than black.
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Actually I am not as bad as other's when it comes to wheels on this forum....Just trying to find the "right" setup..lol but here's what I had so far!

Vossen CV3's




Techart Forumla II (Before the wing)


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good idea but you have to go to a nursing home to get the cards before you could ever paint the wheels
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I like the grey much better than black. Black is cool but it's kinda been done a million times. Silver is nice but it just doesn't pop.
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I like the wheels in matte grey but i would paint them in glossy black.

I think the problem is the satin white wrap, maybe matte white instead of satin would look better... I dont look it looks kinda japanese tuning for my taste.


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