Help with my steel wheel color - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

munchieu · 10-28-2008, 10:38 PM

I was gona to flat black my truck and paint the steel wheels red. I did one in red but now i have changed my mind on truck color. the truck is going to be Burnt Orange. So my question is, What style of Black should i pain them? Flat Black
Satin Black
Glossy Black

Any pics you guys have would be great!
I will be also running some 3" Wide White Walls!

ARGH! how do I edit the spelling mistake in the poll?

*LILRED66* · 10-28-2008, 11:21 PM

FYI, the factory color for the factory steel wheels was the body color. It may look slick with the wide whites!

munchieu · 10-28-2008, 11:27 PM

So go with flat burnt orange. i wish i knew how to photo shop. or even had photo shop!

tiggamonsta · 10-28-2008, 11:32 PM

Burnt Orange, wide whitewalls, and a white longhorn in the center cap.
Hook'em Horns!

**ChiefRocka** · 10-29-2008, 12:23 AM

I went with a flat body with gloss red wheels....
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joe231 · 10-29-2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

Burnt Orange, wide whitewalls, and a white longhorn in the center cap.
Hook'em Horns!

PrerunnerRob · 10-29-2008, 12:35 AM

I'd go with a satin or full gloss. The first time you grab it with greasy hands will lead to one of the the above mentioned anyway!

munchieu · 10-29-2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I went with a flat body with gloss red wheels....
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Thats what i was gona do originally. But now im gona switch it up a bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

I'd go with a satin or full gloss. The first time you grab it with greasy hands will lead to one of the the above mentioned anyway!

Thanks A lot Rob! Never thought about trying to clean a dirty wheel with the flat color! Saved me a headache Fo Sho!

Rogue 64 · 10-29-2008, 02:13 AM

I'd go gloss, from experience.

I think Navy Blue would look awesome with a deep orange.
Like the current Vette orange.

kizer · 10-29-2008, 10:32 AM

If the body is flat I'd go glossy, if the body is glossy I'd go flat.

Of course thats just my current opinion. Ask me again later when I actually get closer to doing mine.

ChopperDr · 10-29-2008, 10:45 AM

I voted with the majority, gloss black.

Choppa

MEANlowGREEN · 10-29-2008, 11:16 AM

I vote cream. Cream wheels look great on an orange truck. Either that or I would paint them the same color as the truck. This thread is probably just gonna leave you even more confused about what to do though...

jonzcustomshop · 10-29-2008, 05:58 PM

here are some orange/burnt orange shots from the files:

MEANlowGREEN · 10-29-2008, 06:03 PM

I had read all these other posts and forgotten your original question. I say gloss black. Sorry, I didn't answer your question right the first time.

slammed65stepside · 10-29-2008, 07:47 PM

You should paint the steelies the same color as the truck, and run babby moons or another classic look cap......

Bazooka · 10-29-2008, 08:24 PM

Heres mine...first one is a current pic. Second is bagged version with center caps I made with microsoft paint. (dont have photoshop)

72BlckButy · 10-29-2008, 08:51 PM

Satin or Gloss Black IMO...

Good luck with the decision.

View Poll Results: What color should I paint my stell wheels?
Flat Black	1	4.35%
Glossy Black	9	39.13%
Satin black	10	43.48%
Other	3	13.04%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

10-28-2008, 10:38 PM	#1
munchieu Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 82	Help with my steel wheel color I was gona to flat black my truck and paint the steel wheels red. I did one in red but now i have changed my mind on truck color. the truck is going to be Burnt Orange. So my question is, What style of Black should i pain them? Flat Black Satin Black Glossy Black Any pics you guys have would be great! I will be also running some 3" Wide White Walls! ARGH! how do I edit the spelling mistake in the poll? Last edited by munchieu; 10-28-2008 at 10:42 PM.

10-28-2008, 11:21 PM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Help with my steel wheel color FYI, the factory color for the factory steel wheels was the body color. It may look slick with the wide whites!

10-28-2008, 11:27 PM	#3
munchieu Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 82	Re: Help with my steel wheel color So go with flat burnt orange. i wish i knew how to photo shop. or even had photo shop!

10-28-2008, 11:32 PM	#4
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: Help with my steel wheel color Burnt Orange, wide whitewalls, and a white longhorn in the center cap. Hook'em Horns!

10-29-2008, 12:23 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Help with my steel wheel color I went with a flat body with gloss red wheels.... - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-29-2008, 12:35 AM	#7
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Help with my steel wheel color I'd go with a satin or full gloss. The first time you grab it with greasy hands will lead to one of the the above mentioned anyway! Last edited by PrerunnerRob; 10-29-2008 at 12:36 AM.

10-29-2008, 02:13 AM	#9
Rogue 64 Ol' Blue Viking Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north of Baton Rouge Posts: 172	Re: Help with my steel wheel color I'd go gloss, from experience. I think Navy Blue would look awesome with a deep orange. Like the current Vette orange. __________________ Driving Paw-paws truck into the Sunset!

10-29-2008, 10:32 AM	#10
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Help with my steel wheel color If the body is flat I'd go glossy, if the body is glossy I'd go flat. Of course thats just my current opinion. Ask me again later when I actually get closer to doing mine. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

10-29-2008, 10:45 AM	#11
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: Help with my steel wheel color I voted with the majority, gloss black. Choppa

10-29-2008, 11:16 AM	#12
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Help with my steel wheel color I vote cream. Cream wheels look great on an orange truck. Either that or I would paint them the same color as the truck. This thread is probably just gonna leave you even more confused about what to do though... __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed

10-29-2008, 05:58 PM	#13
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Help with my steel wheel color here are some orange/burnt orange shots from the files: Attached Images

10-29-2008, 06:03 PM	#14
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Help with my steel wheel color I had read all these other posts and forgotten your original question. I say gloss black. Sorry, I didn't answer your question right the first time. __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed

10-29-2008, 07:47 PM	#15
slammed65stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 20	Re: Help with my steel wheel color You should paint the steelies the same color as the truck, and run babby moons or another classic look cap...... __________________ 65 C10 STEPSIDE 66 C10 3" CHOP CAB 55 BUICK ROADMASTER 07 F150 07 22 Ft FOUR WINNS

10-29-2008, 08:24 PM	#16
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: Help with my steel wheel color Heres mine...first one is a current pic. Second is bagged version with center caps I made with microsoft paint. (dont have photoshop)



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10-29-2008, 08:51 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Help with my steel wheel color Satin or Gloss Black IMO... Good luck with the decision. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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