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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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What do you guys think if I put a set of gold wheel w/ polish lip on a SMG IS? Or do you guys think it will look better with either black w/ polish lip or gunmetal w/ polish lip? Comment please!! I am trying to refunish a set of wheel in different color and would like to collect some comment before I start, thanks!!!!
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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i'm not sure about gold on a SMG. i think it looks best on white and maybe even red (there was someone with gold on red in the aftermarket wheel thread). a gunmetal may be nice, since it matches well with the paint color. good luck with the wheels and post pics when you're done!
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:46 AM
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gunmetal or black > gold
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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So I guess so far ppl like gunmetal and black more than gold, can I have more comment please??
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by totoro1224
So I guess so far ppl like gunmetal and black more than gold, can I have more comment please??
I wasn't sure about gold on my MR, but it really looks good. I have yet to see gold on your color, but how knows....it may suprise you....like mine did.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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gold looks better on a white lighter car, doesnt sound like it will look good on a dark car
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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No Gold Dude No!!
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MrMark
I wasn't sure about gold on my MR, but it really looks good. I have yet to see gold on your color, but how knows....it may suprise you....like mine did.
I just did a quick photoshop with a gold rim on a SMG color, and this is just for a reference, not the actual style of wheel. What do you guys think? Comment please!

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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by totoro1224
I just did a quick photoshop with a gold rim on a SMG color, and this is just for a reference, not the actual style of wheel. What do you guys think? Comment please!

Bad Pic.. That gold is too "gold-plated" gold... Try using this pic...

(BTW... i think black look good and all, but it tends to make wheels look small...)
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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Or, here is another Work Equip in gold... gives you different styling options...
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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IMO, Gold wheels only match White, Black, Red, Blue.

For SGM, Gunmetal or brilliant silver.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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I have gunmetal rims on my SGM. Here's the only pic I have for now
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pocky
IMO, Gold wheels only match White, Black, Red, Blue.
For SGM, Gunmetal or brilliant silver.
Agreed. And, silver/chrome would be the best contrast to gray.
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS
Agreed. And, silver/chrome would be the best contrast to gray.
Thanks for the comment everyone
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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I think it would look good. Ive got black volks on my SGM, though I did consider gold. I say go for it!
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