Gunmetal color?
01-30-2009, 12:00 PM
#1
Gunmetal color?
I took these wheels to a shop for Powder Coating. I told him to do a Gunmetal Color flat. Didn't know how it was going to look but opinions please..... I can do another finish later. The color looks lighter or darker in different light.
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Second Pic
Third Pic
Better Pic
First Pic
Second Pic
Third Pic
Better Pic
Last edited by SmokinMaxSE; 02-03-2009 at 11:22 AM.
01-30-2009, 02:59 PM
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01-30-2009, 04:56 PM
#9
Painters have different interpretations of the color. Yours looks like a light grey on the third pic. Gunmetal color should be darker. Did you show him a pic on how you wanted the color? Here are some examples.
01-30-2009, 04:59 PM
#10
I showed him and asked if he wanted to hang on to the pic and he said no. I think I saw KcMaxx 17" wheels powder coated in a darker gunmetal. But like you say everyone has a lighter or darker version.
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Last edited by SmokinMaxSE; 01-30-2009 at 05:02 PM.
01-30-2009, 06:44 PM
#13
Cool, I paid the shop for Gunmetal and got grey. So it looks nice anyway???
The shop might do it over free of charge or they might say NO.
I swear these are the same color grey/gunmetal Flat. Hope Kcmaxx don't mind.....
The shop might do it over free of charge or they might say NO.I swear these are the same color grey/gunmetal Flat. Hope Kcmaxx don't mind.....
Last edited by SmokinMaxSE; 01-30-2009 at 06:56 PM.
01-31-2009, 03:57 AM
#15
LOL, I dont mind bro...
I believe the powder I went with was Tiger brands P5. I might be off on the brand but I know the color was the P5. It looks alot different than those driveway pics (unmounted)
Here's a few others.
The wheels on the blue Z are flat black. I talked to him on another board when he had them for sale. They were also spray painted.
Any ?'s feel free to PM.
I believe the powder I went with was Tiger brands P5. I might be off on the brand but I know the color was the P5. It looks alot different than those driveway pics (unmounted)
Here's a few others.
The wheels on the blue Z are flat black. I talked to him on another board when he had them for sale. They were also spray painted.
Any ?'s feel free to PM.
01-31-2009, 06:40 AM
#16
LOL, I dont mind bro...
I believe the powder I went with was Tiger brands P5. I might be off on the brand but I know the color was the P5. It looks alot different than those driveway pics (unmounted)
Here's a few others.
The wheels on the blue Z are flat black. I talked to him on another board when he had them for sale. They were also spray painted.
Any ?'s feel free to PM.
I believe the powder I went with was Tiger brands P5. I might be off on the brand but I know the color was the P5. It looks alot different than those driveway pics (unmounted)
Here's a few others.
The wheels on the blue Z are flat black. I talked to him on another board when he had them for sale. They were also spray painted.
Any ?'s feel free to PM.
Thats cool.
Last edited by SmokinMaxSE; 01-31-2009 at 06:42 AM.
01-31-2009, 08:39 AM
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I took these wheels to a shop for Powder Coating. I told him to do a Gunmetal Color flat. Didn't know how it was going to look but opinions please..... I can do another finish later. The color looks lighter or darker in different light.
First Pic
Second Pic
Third Pic
First Pic
Second Pic
Third Pic
I think they look great and you should mount them!!!
02-01-2009, 01:26 PM
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02-02-2009, 02:12 PM
#28
Thanks! I am thinkin the handles and badges too. The calipers are stock but maybe blue or Silver might work. The guy said he could powder coat the grille too.
How about black handles? black badges?
02-03-2009, 03:33 PM
#34
LoL.... one step at a time. You guys already got me Blacking out the Grille ASAP. I'm going to have it powder coated black high gloss.
I got the idea from KcMaxx and JoesRedMax... Didn't think stock rims could look sweet.
I got the idea from KcMaxx and JoesRedMax... Didn't think stock rims could look sweet.
Last edited by SmokinMaxSE; 02-03-2009 at 03:37 PM.
02-03-2009, 04:03 PM
#35
02-03-2009, 04:07 PM
#36
02-03-2009, 06:29 PM
#37
Aren't your wheels low gloss?
A high gloss grille will really stand out.
Black or not, it may look out of place.
.02¢
Wheels do look great though Leo...
Like mine, the unpainted centers make the dark wheels pop. Throw on some black lugs, you'll love it.
A high gloss grille will really stand out.
Black or not, it may look out of place.
.02¢
Wheels do look great though Leo...
Like mine, the unpainted centers make the dark wheels pop. Throw on some black lugs, you'll love it.
Last edited by KCMAXX; 02-03-2009 at 06:32 PM.
02-03-2009, 07:03 PM
#38
Your right. I'll go with a low gloss black. Thanks
03-02-2009, 11:50 PM
#39
Update... Got the grille powder coated same color as wheels. The lower grille is powder coated black. The emblem has been painted black. I'm using the trunk emblem because it fits the circle perfect and not huge like the oem grille emblem. By popular demand the handles are gone. Not installed yet because I got more stuff to install. Oh and the wheels look even better Dirty. Plenty of looks and turning heads with the wheels alone. My theme is "Anti-Chrome" no bling on my max !
Last edited by SmokinMaxSE; 03-03-2009 at 01:25 PM.
