('09-'13) Should i make my wheels black?? - Page 2

builtnotboughtauto · 11-20-2012, 05:08 PM

na just buy black wheels

silve225 · 11-20-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by builtnotboughtauto

na just buy black wheels

I dont have that kind of money

builtnotboughtauto · 11-20-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by silve225

I dont have that kind of money

you can pick up used rotas for 500 bucks.

But besides that-

you could try plastic dip. Ive seen someone do that and at least it can easily be removed.

But an otherwise stock forester, would look better with shiny clean stock wheels vs rattle can black.

adpsmp · 11-20-2012, 06:09 PM

Like this? Powdercoated satin black

Fozzie23 · 11-20-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by silve225

I dont have that kind of money

You should go ahead and try it. Who cares what people think. Do what you want to do man. I like it. You can add the glossifier as well. I plan to plasti dip my wheels black next month and might add glossifier. Just for your information, you might need to clean the wheels more to keep the plasti dip looking good because it can get stained over time from road grime and brake dust.

trailangel · 11-20-2012, 06:57 PM

It'll make it go faster....

Philistine · 11-21-2012, 01:23 PM

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i got bored in photoshop yesterday and decided to paint my wheels black. After doing that im not sure if i like that look better or not. If i was going to actually do it on my car i would use plastic dip so i can always peel it off. here is the pic.

that thing is aching for some gold wheels

1stSub · 11-21-2012, 02:12 PM

I'm normally not a fan, but it looks great on a white car, as there is enough contrast to make a visual impact. It would look even better if you paint the grille and door handles black. That would give it a really "clean" look.

Tedders · 11-21-2012, 02:25 PM

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I'm normally not a fan, but it looks great on a white car, as there is enough contrast to make a visual impact. It would look even better if you paint the grille and door handles black. That would give it a really "clean" look.

I agree. I knew my car wasn't going to be fast, but it could at least look good. Since I can't easily change the color of the paint I did what I thought would look the best. No chrome and as much black accenting as possible.

builtnotboughtauto · 11-21-2012, 02:31 PM

if you powdercoat them, your spending near 500 bucks normally. maybe 400. you might as well buy new wheels at that point.

builtnotboughtauto · 11-21-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tedders

I agree. I new my car wasn't going to be fast, but it could at least look good. Since I can't easily change the color of the paint I did what I thought would look the best. No chrome and as much black accenting as possible.

that looks good and those wheels don't cost to much either. And if you kept your stockers, you can always fall back on them.

adpsmp · 11-21-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by builtnotboughtauto

if you powdercoat them, your spending near 500 bucks normally. maybe 400. you might as well buy new wheels at that point.

It all depends on where you get them done. I got my stock FXT wheels powder coated for $240.00 total

oltim3r · 11-21-2012, 04:12 PM

I bought a set of aftermarket matte black rims and have no regrets! Do it! Here is a link I posted a while back w/ all of my mods, I am adding oem med flaps Thanksgiving morning

New member pics of my SH Foz!

Fenlon123 · 11-21-2012, 04:29 PM

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It'll make it go faster....

Gained an extra 45 hp from painting mine black ;) lol.
In all seriousness, black wheels look great with just about anything IMO.

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Tedders · 11-21-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by builtnotboughtauto

that looks good and those wheels don't cost to much either. And if you kept your stockers, you can always fall back on them.

Ya I kept the stock steelies for winter use.

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builtnotboughtauto Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 377 Location: chesapeake va Car Year: 2005 Car Model: FORESTER Transmission: AUTO Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	na just buy black wheels

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1stSub Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 273 Location: Central Cal Car Year: 2009 Car Model: Subaru Forester Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm normally not a fan, but it looks great on a white car, as there is enough contrast to make a visual impact. It would look even better if you paint the grille and door handles black. That would give it a really "clean" look.

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builtnotboughtauto Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 377 Location: chesapeake va Car Year: 2005 Car Model: FORESTER Transmission: AUTO Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you powdercoat them, your spending near 500 bucks normally. maybe 400. you might as well buy new wheels at that point.

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oltim3r Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19 Location: Northern VA Car Year: 2010 Car Model: Forester 2.5X Transmission: automatic Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought a set of aftermarket matte black rims and have no regrets! Do it! Here is a link I posted a while back w/ all of my mods, I am adding oem med flaps Thanksgiving morning New member pics of my SH Foz!

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