kzlflash

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Just wanted to get all your opinions...

I bought my car used and the previous owner didn't take care of the wheels, so there is a lot of hard caked on brake dust that is nearly impossible to remove.

Picture of my current scheme for reference:
https://i.imgur.com/oxb96si.jpg

I was thinking of getting my wheels blasted, and powder coated gold... It would be coated the same color as the wheels below.

Opinions?

https://i.imgur.com/dawqUZN.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1TNNNkv.jpg

I like the gold and black scheme, but not sure if it works with the 2011 web wheels.

ISFpat

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stock wheel colors look good on cars that do are not lowered.. with that being said.. once you change it, its not going to look that much better..

never been a fan of aftermarket wheels/aftermarket wheel colors on a stock height vehicle.

jadu

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Imo, no on gold

cino

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If it was a USB IS-F, I would say go for gold, but black IS-F doesn't go well with gold wheel.

QCisf

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A more subtle gold can look good imo, like the 0-60 magazine IS-F

suprasupra

I would go with Gold and paint Steelers down the side of the car

Sean

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If you aren't sure, you can use plastidip. Since you aren't going for a clearcoat or glossy finish you should be able to get very close to your desired look.

It won't help with the brake dust issue, but it might be worth it before making a much more expensive and permanent change.

bnizzle87

Personally I think black with gold wheels go great together. The problem with gold wheels is that it stands out on its own. You'll have to tone it down some, maybe a slight drop in suspension to start. The Mitsubishi does look around stock ride height, but the mudflaps kinds give it a lowered look. But if you're set on gold, go for it. It'll be different, but that could be a good thing as well. Best of luck!

Boma

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I would have to agree to drop the car first before having the wheels in a different color. My vote is for the subtle gold.

FD3SISF

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I think the 08-09 and 2012 wheels can look good powder coat to a different color. Im not to sure about the 10-11 wheels. I would drop the car first. Swift springs or BC coils with swift springs upgrade is a good choice.

Clownshoes

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Consider bronze over gold. Gold is very "70's" Italian. You'd have to run a couple gold chains and extra chest hair with gold wheels.

kzlflash

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I guess I'd have to glue some hair onto my chest, cause I can't grow them on my own!

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Yeah, I kinda want to keep my suspension stock, just cause I think it works great out of the factory already. But I agree with your sentiments that any wheel mods kinda needs a drop to look good. If anything I might just powder coat it to a color similar to the stock wheels. I really just wanted to get rid of the caked on brake dust on the wheels.

If anyone has a set of the 08-09 wheels for sale, let me know, I'd be interested in buying if they're in excellent condition.

yjk1975

I bet with the right product you can get them cleaned up to new.

s4chico

I agree with Clownshoes.... I think bronze looks much better than gold.

ISFpat

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I beg to differ..



I've ran gold Advans on my previous vehicle and everyone loves it.