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Mr. Stacy · 04-14-2016, 12:29 AM

I am going to powder coat my old, original, RS 20" wheels. Should I do a "flat" black (no sheen at all) a 20% satin, a 60% satin or a full gloss?

Any ideas or examples you all could share? If I do a 60% satin I save about $80 because the place I go has a "black Friday" special.

Here is a picture with the wheels that will be powder coated.

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DonM · 04-14-2016, 03:08 AM

Even though it's more prone to scratching/hazing I think the full gloss would look better. That's what I'm going to do with my steelies, polish them up until they are at a high gloss & maybe paint the rings a brighter silver.

Irace16 · 04-14-2016, 09:15 AM

To me , flat black wheels look dirty with brake dust, high gloss!

Denis · 04-14-2016, 12:41 PM

I painted mine myself, so it may look slightly better with professional powdercoat. But I did mine gloss black. They need to be redone over the summer due to rock chips.

ELIC1 · 04-14-2016, 02:47 PM

if you do a body kit in the future and dont go the body color you will have to do the kit the same black as the wheels.. i would do gloss for sure this way the kit can match the wheels good luck

Mr. Stacy · 04-14-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DonM

Even though it's more prone to scratching/hazing I think the full gloss would look better. That's what I'm going to do with my steelies, polish them up until they are at a high gloss & maybe paint the rings a brighter silver.

Thanks... unfortunately, the rings on this wheel are not well situated for a second color...

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Originally Posted by Irace16

To me , flat black wheels look dirty with brake dust, high gloss!

Good point! Had not thought about that...

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Originally Posted by Denis

I painted mine myself, so it may look slightly better with professional powdercoat. But I did mine gloss black. They need to be redone over the summer due to rock chips.

Wow! Those look nice! Any pics on the car?

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Originally Posted by ELIC1

if you do a body kit in the future and dont go the body color you will have to do the kit the same black as the wheels.. i would do gloss for sure this way the kit can match the wheels good luck

Yes, thanks! Have been eyeing a few body upgrades. Hmmmm...

Thanks for the responses and votes. I am going down next week to check out their samples...

Stroke9 · 04-14-2016, 06:20 PM

I may be old school, but flat paint was called primer back in our day. Probably why I can't stand plasto-dip... anything.
Gloss or satin at best.

ELIC1 · 04-14-2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stroke9

I may be old school, but flat paint was called primer back in our day. Probably why I can't stand plasto-dip... anything.
Gloss or satin at best.

flat black was called hot rod black to me

Homeless Man · 04-14-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis

I painted mine myself, so it may look slightly better with professional powdercoat. But I did mine gloss black. They need to be redone over the summer due to rock chips.

How did u do that? Any good tutorials and more pics of them?

Cornflakes'Camaro · 04-14-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ELIC1

flat black was called hot rod black to me

I have my harwood hood and ZL1 spoiler painted "Hot Rod Black"

I think it looks great, a lot of other people think it looks great and I love it.

Denis · 04-15-2016, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Wow! Those look nice! Any pics on the car?

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

How did u do that? Any good tutorials and more pics of them?

Nah I didn't really write up anything, I actually just did a search around on other forums and found other write ups. I wet sanded them to get through the clear coat, let them dry, primed them, painted them, and then cleared them. it didn't come out perfect but for rattle cans not bad at all.

I don't have any good close up shots.

Need4speed_motorsports · 04-15-2016, 02:59 PM

I would do satin brotha.

Mr. Stacy · 05-16-2016, 02:00 PM

Wheels are done. They were sand blasted and powder-coated. Went with the 60% gloss because they said full gloss will show a lot of slight imperfections, and the 60% was a good compromise between gloss and overall finish.

It ended up costing a bit more because the OEM wheels were powder coated which is a bit harder to get off than paint.

I'll be picking them up this week and will post pictures.

JCunningham · 05-17-2016, 02:39 AM

the oem wheels are painted not powder coat. says so in the sales brochure.

View Poll Results: Black Powder Coat
Flat	8	20.00%
20% Gloss	6	15.00%
60% Gloss	9	22.50%
Full Gloss	17	42.50%
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04-14-2016, 12:29 AM	#1
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	Flat, Satin or Gloss Black? I am going to powder coat my old, original, RS 20" wheels. Should I do a "flat" black (no sheen at all) a 20% satin, a 60% satin or a full gloss? Any ideas or examples you all could share? If I do a 60% satin I save about $80 because the place I go has a "black Friday" special. Here is a picture with the wheels that will be powder coated. __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

04-14-2016, 03:08 AM	#2
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	Even though it's more prone to scratching/hazing I think the full gloss would look better. That's what I'm going to do with my steelies, polish them up until they are at a high gloss & maybe paint the rings a brighter silver. __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

04-14-2016, 09:15 AM	#3
Irace16 Drives: 2010 1SS RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 521	To me , flat black wheels look dirty with brake dust, high gloss! __________________ Vararam intake, gmpp exhaust, borla stainless long tubes, cat less, jannetty tune, bmr lowering springs, heritage grill , smoked lenses

04-14-2016, 12:41 PM	#4
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	I painted mine myself, so it may look slightly better with professional powdercoat. But I did mine gloss black. They need to be redone over the summer due to rock chips. __________________

04-14-2016, 02:47 PM	#5
ELIC1 Account Suspended Drives: black and silver Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new york Posts: 1,728	if you do a body kit in the future and dont go the body color you will have to do the kit the same black as the wheels.. i would do gloss for sure this way the kit can match the wheels good luck

04-14-2016, 06:20 PM	#7
Stroke9 Drives: 2015 AGM 1SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Home(Indiana) Work(Cincinnati) Posts: 273 View My Garage	I may be old school, but flat paint was called primer back in our day. Probably why I can't stand plasto-dip... anything. Gloss or satin at best. __________________ 1" Hotchkis drop springs\|315/275 P-Zeros on polished MRR 228 wheels \| Rear bow-tie delete \| Front AGM bow-tie\| IOM "SS" emblems \| NPP and 93 Octane Fuse pull.

04-15-2016, 02:59 PM	#12
Need4speed_motorsports Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 4,656 View My Garage	I would do satin brotha.

05-16-2016, 02:00 PM	#13
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	Wheels are done. They were sand blasted and powder-coated. Went with the 60% gloss because they said full gloss will show a lot of slight imperfections, and the 60% was a good compromise between gloss and overall finish. It ended up costing a bit more because the OEM wheels were powder coated which is a bit harder to get off than paint. I'll be picking them up this week and will post pictures. __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

05-17-2016, 02:39 AM	#14
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	the oem wheels are painted not powder coat. says so in the sales brochure. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1 Last edited by JCunningham; 05-17-2016 at 02:50 AM.