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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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Ok guys i have a dilemma..

Ok my rims are 20" Vossens, i love them, but they are a bit dinged up and oxidizing a bit. I hate taking care of the chrome also.

I was thinking about getting them powder coated flat red or baby blue, something along those lines, i just need more opinions lol.

I think theyd look great in another personally, especially with how deep the lips are. The only thing im worried about is that the centers will look weird in a different color



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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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A different color (red/blue) would look odd, in my opinion. If you want to go with powdercoat, try a gloss black lip. But make sure that adding powdercoat won't prevent the wheels from being reassembled properly.

Personally, I think Vossen's look best with a reflective finish, so it might be better to find a shop to professionally polish the lips.

I'm sure the Vossen team would have some recommendations about that.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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I agree with montgb on this one. I wouldn't want any color on those wheels except black. Those are very nice and classy wheels, color would make them look childish. (Especially since you have a nice classy black car also)
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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Let it ride Mann!! Car looks great! Wont look as proper with some light colors in there.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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+1 for Glossy black or leave them the way they are.

But eventually, go with whatever YOU want.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Why not go copper / gunmetal / gold ?

I think those would go pretty sweet with black.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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+1 on that ^
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Yeah i think you guys are right.. maybe just some red lug nuts would make them pop more haha
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 305iskid
Yeah i think you guys are right.. maybe just some red lug nuts would make them pop more haha
You've got some great looking Vossen wheels - how much more "pop" do you need? Red lugs wouldn't match anything on the car. Save your cash for a body kit.
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