Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

btt · 02-03-2011, 11:02 PM

Not the best at photoshop but I was thinking about powder coating my wheels slate or black. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.

justincat · 02-03-2011, 11:09 PM

My vote would be black if you was going to do it. I kinda like them chrome to. It would be cool if they had black chrome, thats kinda how the pic looks

QKENUF4U · 02-03-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by justincat

My vote would be black if you was going to do it. I kinda like them chrome to. It would be cool if they had black chrome, thats kinda how the pic looks

they do have a black chrome...

Hubscrub · 02-03-2011, 11:15 PM

my op. is it would be too much black/dark for me

QKENUF4U · 02-03-2011, 11:09 PM

i personally like the chrome/polished the best....

justincat · 02-03-2011, 11:22 PM

Do they have a black chrome powder coat? I know you can order wheels black chrome

*Fitz* · 02-04-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by justincat

Do they have a black chrome powder coat? I know you can order wheels black chrome

Yes, there is a black chrome powdercoat. It is PN PCP4980000 from Caswell Plating. apply it to a clean, polished chrome or aluminum surface after all of the waxes and oils have been removed.

tubbedII · 02-04-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Yes, there is a black chrome powdercoat. It is PN PCP4980000 from Caswell Plating. apply it to a clean, polished chrome or aluminum surface after all of the waxes and oils have been removed.

I would go this route and leave the lip alone. Either that or nothing at all...your truck looks awesome as is!

69 Okie Truck · 02-04-2011, 12:20 PM

I've seen certain tinted translucent powdercoats over chrome or polished aluminum that approximate the look of black chrome or anodized metals. They really pop if the substrate is shiny....

btt · 02-04-2011, 06:15 PM

thanks for your advice guys. I think the grey with silver lip would look very cool, but I understand some of your points about no contrast. I may just leave it as it is but I do like the look of cars and trucks with dark wheels. Although it is a Ford and very different truck than mine, the truck on the movie The Expendables looks pretty cool all blacked out.

QKENUF4U · 02-05-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Yes, there is a black chrome powdercoat. It is PN PCP4980000 from Caswell Plating. apply it to a clean, polished chrome or aluminum surface after all of the waxes and oils have been removed.

POWDER365 member ????? we have black chrome at the shop. havent seen what it looks like but ive seen what it supposed to look like on my old VFR700 exhaust...

Zoomin · 02-03-2011, 11:23 PM

I say slate, leave the lip chrome.

Hubscrub · 02-03-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I say slate, leave the lip chrome.

i could go for that now

X2

chopnchaneled · 02-04-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I say slate, leave the lip chrome.

And yet another for slate whith chrome lip.

VA72C10 · 02-04-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chopnchaneled

and yet another for slate whith chrome lip.

x3

Clutch442 · 02-03-2011, 11:27 PM

I would have to leave them silver myself. But if your heart is set on it the slate looks better than the all black IMHO.

btt · 02-03-2011, 11:34 PM

I'm not sure if you can powder coat black chrome. I do think it would look pretty good though. I think I am leaning toward dark grey/slate color. leaving the lip chrome would look good if they are able to do it.

68Stepbed · 02-04-2011, 07:13 AM

In general, I personally don't care for black wheels. The grey/slate looks a little better. I say just have the spokes done in gray and leave the rim or hoop section polished. Kinda like I did my old Hopsters.

**special-K** · 02-04-2011, 07:55 AM

Leave 'em alone. A matte black truck needs some contrast.

96blazr · 02-04-2011, 09:33 AM

Apparently having a Black Vehicle with Black Rims is the "hip" thing to do nowadays. Personally I don't get it. A Black Truck/Car with Black rims has no personality, nothing stands out. It all gets lost. Look at those Pics again and tell me, what stands out? The TRUCK stands out with the Chrome. The truck is your main focus.
I have a neighbor, couple doors down, and he’s got a Toyota Truck all jacked up, 4x4 and it’s ALL Black, everything. It’s all black……..And?

Btt, you’ve got a REAL NICE looking Truck there, it ain’t broke, so don’t try to fix it. If you’re really in the mood to change something, try going with a Five-spoke TT or a Cragar or whatever.

Or you can be like everyone else and join the “Herd” or you can be yourself and if that means you want Black Rims, then black it is.

But I agree with Special K, it needs contrast.

big_al_71 · 02-04-2011, 09:46 AM

I would have them in black........

packrat42 · 02-04-2011, 11:59 AM

They look good the way they are.

72BlckButy · 02-04-2011, 11:18 PM

Either leave them, or slate with a 'full' chrome lip (not just the outer ring).

**70cst** · 05-23-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Either leave them, or slate with a 'full' chrome lip (not just the outer ring).

What he said

BlackTopMotors · 05-23-2011, 05:21 PM

fully polished/chromed - good contrast

02-03-2011, 11:02 PM	#1
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02-03-2011, 11:09 PM	#2
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? My vote would be black if you was going to do it. I kinda like them chrome to. It would be cool if they had black chrome, thats kinda how the pic looks

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justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? Do they have a black chrome powder coat? I know you can order wheels black chrome

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69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? I've seen certain tinted translucent powdercoats over chrome or polished aluminum that approximate the look of black chrome or anodized metals. They really pop if the substrate is shiny....

02-04-2011, 06:15 PM	#10
btt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mansfield, Texas Posts: 14	Re: Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? thanks for your advice guys. I think the grey with silver lip would look very cool, but I understand some of your points about no contrast. I may just leave it as it is but I do like the look of cars and trucks with dark wheels. Although it is a Ford and very different truck than mine, the truck on the movie The Expendables looks pretty cool all blacked out.

02-03-2011, 11:23 PM	#12
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? I say slate, leave the lip chrome. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

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Clutch442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 89	Re: Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? I would have to leave them silver myself. But if your heart is set on it the slate looks better than the all black IMHO.

02-03-2011, 11:34 PM	#17
btt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mansfield, Texas Posts: 14	Re: Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? I'm not sure if you can powder coat black chrome. I do think it would look pretty good though. I think I am leaning toward dark grey/slate color. leaving the lip chrome would look good if they are able to do it.

02-04-2011, 07:13 AM	#18
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? In general, I personally don't care for black wheels. The grey/slate looks a little better. I say just have the spokes done in gray and leave the rim or hoop section polished. Kinda like I did my old Hopsters. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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02-04-2011, 09:33 AM	#20
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Should I powder coat my wheels slate or black? Apparently having a Black Vehicle with Black Rims is the "hip" thing to do nowadays. Personally I don't get it. A Black Truck/Car with Black rims has no personality, nothing stands out. It all gets lost. Look at those Pics again and tell me, what stands out? The TRUCK stands out with the Chrome. The truck is your main focus. I have a neighbor, couple doors down, and he’s got a Toyota Truck all jacked up, 4x4 and it’s ALL Black, everything. It’s all black……..And? Btt, you’ve got a REAL NICE looking Truck there, it ain’t broke, so don’t try to fix it. If you’re really in the mood to change something, try going with a Five-spoke TT or a Cragar or whatever. Or you can be like everyone else and join the “Herd” or you can be yourself and if that means you want Black Rims, then black it is. But I agree with Special K, it needs contrast. __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

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