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Old 04-25-15, 12:17 PM
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Hi,

I recently had some spare time over the weekend, and I plastidipped the window trims and rims black.

Any thoughts/likes/dislikes about them?

Would love to hear all of your opinions!





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I like it. I did something similar to my claret mica f sport, but went with a metallic gray. Black didn't look right on my car. I think black wheels look good on white and black cars....with other colors I think it makes the car just look like it has dirty wheels. Nice job.

How easy did you find dipping the window trim? I thought it was a complete pain in the butt.
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Thanks for the feedback!

I neglected masking off the windows, so removing the thin dip overspray was a nightmare. However, I used Goo Gone which dissolves the dip very easily, but requires a thorough wash afterwards.
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You did a great job. I opted plastidip anthracite grey color on my RX350, I could have easily pick black though. looks good.
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I truly don't understand the recent fascination with black wheels. In my opinion, they lose all definition and look like they need to be cleaned. It's very hard to see them. They nearly disappear in terms of what they actually look like. I think wheels need to contrast with the body color so they stand out as a feature. My 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by MDames2
I truly don't understand the recent fascination with black wheels. In my opinion, they lose all definition and look like they need to be cleaned. It's very hard to see them. They nearly disappear in terms of what they actually look like. I think wheels need to contrast with the body color so they stand out as a feature. My 2 cents.
I have always liked body colored wheels. However, the black or dark, dark grey wheels look good on some colors.

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Originally Posted by MDames2
I truly don't understand the recent fascination with black wheels. In my opinion, they lose all definition and look like they need to be cleaned. It's very hard to see them. They nearly disappear in terms of what they actually look like. I think wheels need to contrast with the body color so they stand out as a feature. My 2 cents.
I agree. I don't understand the trend toward black wheels, unless you're going for the urban assault look. Might as well have plain steel black painted wheels. Obviously it's a personal preference, but not for me. If I was shopping for a used car and it had black wheels I'd pass it by unless the dealer was willing to replace them. That's my 2 1/2 cents.
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My son did that to his car. There isn't a piece of brightwork on it anywhere - replete with tinted side and backlight; and smoked lenses.

While it's not my personality, it is a sharp and well-executed look - as is the OP's.
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[QUOTE=If I was shopping for a used car and it had black wheels I'd pass it by unless the dealer was willing to replace them.[/QUOTE]

the beauty of plastidip (plus added curve rash protection) just peel it right off and done, back to original boring color like everybody else, no replacement hassle needed. just 0.1 cents.

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I know if I have to ask "I can't afford it", but what does that cost to apply?
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Originally Posted by MDames2
I truly don't understand the recent fascination with black wheels. In my opinion, they lose all definition and look like they need to be cleaned. It's very hard to see them. They nearly disappear in terms of what they actually look like. I think wheels need to contrast with the body color so they stand out as a feature. My 2 cents.
Thank you all for your two cents.

I think the fascination with black wheels is more popular among the younger generation. Considering that I am only seventeen years old, many of my peers and I strive for a more "aggressive" look in our cars.
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I'm twice your age

I like it

Thoughts on blacking out more of the vehicle? Less chrome?
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You are still young, my friend

I have thought about that, but I'm not too sure what to dip.

What chrome pieces should I cover next?
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Originally Posted by 343434xx
You are still young, my friend

I have thought about that, but I'm not too sure what to dip.

What chrome pieces should I cover next?
Why don't you have the entire car dipped in black? You could pretend you're driving a stealth fighter, especially at night. Talk about aggressive!.
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I understand the look but I am not a fan of it. Up north the black rims look like you've got winter steelies on year round. Also one of the reasons to get the car in black is to let the 'bright' chrome pieces pop. If you're going to black out everything you've got to do everything! Including tail lights, roof rails, grill and all trim pieces.

[Q UOTE=MDames2;9017281]I truly don't understand the recent fascination with black wheels. In my opinion, they lose all definition and look like they need to be cleaned. It's very hard to see them. They nearly disappear in terms of what they actually look like. I think wheels need to contrast with the body color so they stand out as a feature. My 2 cents.[/QUOTE]


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