Matte black or low gloss black

stratt · 01-09-2016, 03:49 PM

I'm having my wheels dipped tomorrow. Should I go with matte black or low gloss? Car is regular black.

Glen e · 01-09-2016, 03:53 PM

Low gloss, matte looks dirty, IMO

plastidip?

For contrast maybe anthracite color......

stratt · 01-09-2016, 04:08 PM

Yes, plastidip. Thanks for your opinion.

SS 1LE · 01-09-2016, 05:11 PM

Semi/low gloss...

Too flat and too shiny doesn't work as well, right in the middle does.

BradfordCamaro · 01-09-2016, 06:00 PM

Low gloss.

jimmypop13 · 01-09-2016, 09:21 PM

On my last car, I did four coats of black plastidip and two of graphite metalizer. It looked great but I would have preferred a little more gloss and a little more metallic. I never got any glossifier though to try to change it. I'm with Glen E, I think an anthracite color would look pretty sweet. Maybe even a pearl. Definitely post some pics when you are done. My favorite part of plastidip is that it's peelable and not too expensive so if you don't like it, you can easily revert back and start over. The downside is I felt like I had to reapply the metallizer every 6 months to keep it looking fresh

stratt · 01-09-2016, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmypop13

On my last car, I did four coats of black plastidip and two of graphite metalizer. It looked great but I would have preferred a little more gloss and a little more metallic. I never got any glossifier though to try to change it. I'm with Glen E, I think an anthracite color would look pretty sweet. Maybe even a pearl. Definitely post some pics when you are done. My favorite part of plastidip is that it's peelable and not too expensive so if you don't like it, you can easily revert back and start over. The downside is I felt like I had to reapply the metallizer every 6 months to keep it looking fresh

I bought four cans of black and three glossifiers. Hoping all goes well.

suzook · 01-10-2016, 07:27 AM

How well does the plastidip hold up on rims? Just curious. Thinking of getting the $200 splitspokes, and doing them black. Not interested in spending $2000 for the black splitspokes. OP, show us some good pics when your done!

cartem2 · 01-10-2016, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

Low gloss, matte looks dirty, IMO

For contrast maybe anthracite color......

+1

laynlo15 · 01-10-2016, 08:46 AM

I would do a high gloss, easier to clean and will look great with your car. I agree with above, matte black will look dirty even when clean. Gloss can be waxed and look bitchin when going down the road. Just my opinion since I've had both. My winter wheels for my truck are matte black and I can't wait to take them off after winter is done.

SS 1LE · 01-10-2016, 09:04 AM

^ I've never heard of waxing Plastidip?

Glen e · 01-10-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

^ I've never heard of waxing Plastidip?

plastidip "waxes" with their own spray or Armour all extreme shine for tires -works well. I am lucky, South florida has the only factory store so I go over for advice. Mind you the products don't give you a shine, just a clean look.

PD's product is called "dip coat"
this is anthracite PD, 3 coats, then 2 coats glossifier and then dip coat:

stratt · 01-10-2016, 05:16 PM

Finished. Very surprised how easy it was. Ended up leaving it matte. Still have the glossifier if I change my mind.

Glen e · 01-10-2016, 05:43 PM

Nice job....get the dip coat stuff from plastidip to keep them like new..

01-09-2016, 03:49 PM	#1
stratt Drives: Waiting on my 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 497	Matte black or low gloss black I'm having my wheels dipped tomorrow. Should I go with matte black or low gloss? Car is regular black.

01-09-2016, 03:53 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Low gloss, matte looks dirty, IMO plastidip? For contrast maybe anthracite color...... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-09-2016, 06:00 PM	#5
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,014	Low gloss. __________________

01-09-2016, 09:21 PM	#6
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	On my last car, I did four coats of black plastidip and two of graphite metalizer. It looked great but I would have preferred a little more gloss and a little more metallic. I never got any glossifier though to try to change it. I'm with Glen E, I think an anthracite color would look pretty sweet. Maybe even a pearl. Definitely post some pics when you are done. My favorite part of plastidip is that it's peelable and not too expensive so if you don't like it, you can easily revert back and start over. The downside is I felt like I had to reapply the metallizer every 6 months to keep it looking fresh __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

01-10-2016, 07:27 AM	#8
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	How well does the plastidip hold up on rims? Just curious. Thinking of getting the $200 splitspokes, and doing them black. Not interested in spending $2000 for the black splitspokes. OP, show us some good pics when your done! __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

01-09-2016, 04:08 PM	#3
stratt Drives: Waiting on my 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 497	Yes, plastidip. Thanks for your opinion.

01-09-2016, 05:11 PM	#4
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Semi/low gloss... Too flat and too shiny doesn't work as well, right in the middle does.

01-10-2016, 08:46 AM	#10
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	I would do a high gloss, easier to clean and will look great with your car. I agree with above, matte black will look dirty even when clean. Gloss can be waxed and look bitchin when going down the road. Just my opinion since I've had both. My winter wheels for my truck are matte black and I can't wait to take them off after winter is done.

01-10-2016, 09:04 AM	#11
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	^ I've never heard of waxing Plastidip?

01-10-2016, 05:16 PM	#13
stratt Drives: Waiting on my 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 497	Finished. Very surprised how easy it was. Ended up leaving it matte. Still have the glossifier if I change my mind.

01-10-2016, 05:43 PM	#14
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Nice job....get the dip coat stuff from plastidip to keep them like new.. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

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