Anyone Regret Black Wheels?

[Evoking]

I'm thinking of going with a wheel that is powder coated matte center gloss black lip. Was wondering if gloss black lip tends to get all sorts of fine scratches like with black cars...

Any wheel can be scratched with terrible maintenance but was wondering if black wheels are even more susceptible.

[krew53]

Gloss black on wheels is a bitch to keep clean.. Even after you wash the second you drive the car it will show all the brake dust.

Matte is much more forgiving and less likely to show fine scratch marks.

[JDillon15]

I was also considering gun metal. I figured it was less bold than black.

[krew53]

I was also considering gun metal. I figured it was less bold than black.

I ended up re-powder coating my gloss black wheels to gunmetal and was so much happier.. Much harder to see the dirt and crap on gunmetal.

[JDillon15]

I ended up re-powder coating my gloss black wheels to gunmetal and was so much happier.. Much harder to see the dirt and crap on gunmetal.

How'd you like powerder coating? I painted mine black and wasn't super thrilled with the quality.

[AirmattRS5]

Gloss black on mine. Sure it turns gray after a week's worth of brake dust but nothing beats it after a nice wash and you've got your tire shine on. I've had white, gold and silver wheels before, but gloss black is probably my favorite.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Wheels are the worst place to have dark glossy colors. No matter how careful, you're going to see swirls after the first wash, and correcting them is a waste. I'm not a fan of glossy wheels no matter. I like satin, for a bit of contrast. Makes the body pop, and satin shows zero swirls unless you're reckless when cleaning. Obviously glossy looks dirty faster, but thats not the issue. Maintenance is horrible if you're particular. You can view my Flickr link for pics of my vehicles with many satin black and gunmetal wheels.

Matte

IMG_2761 by Audiyos, on Flickr

Satin

IMG_2741 by Audiyos, on Flickr

Bleh



I will say, if you have a matte/satin wrap, or say Xpel stealth, gloss can look pretty neat.

[Beast]

my stock wheels are satin black, very little to no maintenance lol. Hides dirt.

[HP Hungry S5]

I had a set of wheels that were matte centers and gloss lips on my car before going over to a satin silver setup and yes, fine scratches show on the gloss lips but can be buffed out. Black wheels were a pain to keep super clean but they also made it easier to get away with brake dust! Switching to satin silver on OEM brake pads was a nightmare due to brake dust! I recommend swapping brake pads when swapping wheels as well if you still run OEM pads.

[big_greasy_taco]

IMG_2741 by Audiyos, on Flickr

Are these wheels painted or powder coated?

[Mops@Nemesis]

Are these wheels painted or powder coated?

The primer is a powder that is baked on during the heat treatment. The color is paint, then it is cleared.


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[doug97gxe]

I'm thinking of going with a wheel that is powder coated matte center gloss black lip. Was wondering if gloss black lip tends to get all sorts of fine scratches like with black cars...

Any wheel can be scratched with terrible maintenance but was wondering if black wheels are even more susceptible.

nope.. not at all.. i had mine painted which is less durable than powder coating but i had them painted just in case i wanted to change the color later on .. originally i had wanted a red lip but the time didn't factor in.. but any way when i scratch or curb.. i have a can of satin black spray from advanced auto parts.. i just sand and spray and they look new again

[HazeMyth]

I've had all sorts of shades of black wheels on various cars. I've had super glossy black, satin black, matte black, black metallic, etc. In all cases, my wheels have either been dipped or painted. I never had issues with scratches in my super glossy black wheels, but I did have a lot of issues with rock chips. The design on that particular wheel made them very vulnerable to rock chips. Even with 8+ coats of clear enamel on them, they still chipped to all hell. Also, those wheels were actually very easy to keep clean. I don't know why everyone says gloss black is hard to keep clean. If anything, they're way easier to keep clean than Satin or Matte, at least in my experience. That could have something to do with the fact that my satin and matte finishes have been plastidip, and my glossy and metallic finishes were enamel based paints.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Black is not hard to keep clean, its hard to keep the finish swirl free. Aside from the hatch/lid/rear bumper, the wheels are the dirtiest portion of the vehicle. Certain designs are better than others, but grit collects on wheels bad. I suppose if you use those harsh spray on/rinse off products, and never touch the wheels you're fine, but I do not. Just as many complain about their black vehicles being a PITA to keep corrected, gloss black wheel are on a whole notha level! Where with say satin or matte, you can take brush to them if you like, and really never see any imperfections. I'm familiar with detailing, and have had tons of wheels. It is not my opinion matte/satin are easier to maintain, its a fact.

[Evoking]

Wheels are the worst place to have dark glossy colors. No matter how careful, you're going to see swirls after the first wash, and correcting them is a waste. I'm not a fan of glossy wheels no matter. I like satin, for a bit of contrast. Makes the body pop, and satin shows zero swirls unless you're reckless when cleaning. Obviously glossy looks dirty faster, but thats not the issue. Maintenance is horrible if you're particular. You can view my Flickr link for pics of my vehicles with many satin black and gunmetal wheels.

Matte

IMG_2761 by Audiyos, on Flickr

Satin

IMG_2741 by Audiyos, on Flickr

Bleh



I will say, if you have a matte/satin wrap, or say Xpel stealth, gloss can look pretty neat.

Love the wheels in this truck. I have a 15' GX460 and am shopping wheels as we speak. What are they?

[Evoking]

Thanks all for the feedback. Regarding brake dust my car has carbon ceramics and they give ZERO dust. I'm wondering more about fine scratches and swirls. Judging from many of you saying yours were fine I suspect they way I take care of my car there will be none with a gloss black lip.

But satin lip on matte textured center may be awesome.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Thanks all for the feedback. Regarding brake dust my car has carbon ceramics and they give ZERO dust. I'm wondering more about fine scratches and swirls. Judging from many of you saying yours were fine I suspect they way I take care of my car there will be none with a gloss black lip.

But satin lip on matte textured center may be awesome.

My BLKs were incorrectly coated satin face, gloss lip. I required they be stripped, and done full stain :P

[Mops@Nemesis]

Love the wheels in this truck. I have a 15' GX460 and am shopping wheels as we speak. What are they?

They're so nice! And a great value. Stealth Custom Series (SCS). Hit my Flickr for more pics. I ran a dark bronze too. I am buddies with the owner, and can connect if needed.

[Evoking]

They're so nice! And a great value. Stealth Custom Series (SCS). Hit my Flickr for more pics. I ran a dark bronze too. I am buddies with the owner, and can connect if needed.

Saw the Flickr. You have great taste my friend! See my post on which wheels for my Huracan and give feedback.

[SuperMex]

Black wheels, no. Would never do gloss black though. Had black wheels on a white car. My only bug a boo was that photographing the car made the wheels invisible.

[milesed]

I have black rims as my track set. When they get dirty, they just look matte black. I love them.

[Mean Machine]

I'm thinking of going with a wheel that is powder coated matte center gloss black lip. Was wondering if gloss black lip tends to get all sorts of fine scratches like with black cars...

Any wheel can be scratched with terrible maintenance but was wondering if black wheels are even more susceptible.

No Regrets - Matte Black w/Gloss Black Lip

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[Wilbur]

I was also considering gun metal. I figured it was less bold than black.

I've had both and gunmetal stands out a little more as black gets lost in wheel well being same color as tire. Weird but .....

[dolphinaudi]

I love classic silver, or grey and silver. I have gunmetal now and don't love it.

[mssurrey]

I too love silver wheels - really don't see the attraction of black wheels (unless going stealth on a black car).

[FaceSmA5h]

I used to Black Wheels when I was in High School. Semi kidding. But do you value resale value of your wheels? Black is not that popular, might be hard to sell later.

[milesed]

No Regrets - Matte Black w/Gloss Black Lip

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Wow those Ferradas look a lot like my Enkei's.

[TTRStud]

Go with semi-gloss/semi-matte black. They look clean for much longer than gloss black and worse case scenario, they just look matte if you go a while without washing them. They look beautiful when clean!