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punk5150 · 03-18-2020, 10:03 AM

About to pull the trigger on factory reproductions ZL1 replica rims for my baby.
Can’t decide on matte or gloss black.

Anyone have a picture of gloss black on Crystal Red Tintcoat.
Any advice on the color ?

Gloss Black scratch easily ?

Thanks

mpsgolf · 03-18-2020, 10:27 AM

IMO a car should have a “theme.” Do you have other black on the car (stripes, emblems, etc)? If so may be good to match the gloss / matte finish to keep a consistent look.

I have factory gloss black wheels. Although I have minor curb rash from 7+ years of driving, I wouldn’t say the finish has been susceptible to scratches.

punk5150 · 03-18-2020, 11:06 AM

I have black matte gills and a matte splitter.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-18-2020, 11:18 AM

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rickyrocket · 03-18-2020, 12:38 PM

It seems like the gloss is easier to get clean

punk5150 · 03-18-2020, 01:08 PM

[QUOTE=1JEWLDSSRS;10747820]Some pics...
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This is matte black ?

byrds8 · 03-18-2020, 01:16 PM

Here is mine with a matte black Camaro emblem on the side and matte tail light bezels. The bowtie is gloss only because I couldnt find a matte one. One day I want matte wheels. This is just my opinion, I think matte looks better. Not to mention gloss will look dull if dust gets on the wheels where matte will not be quite as bad. Just my opinion though.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-18-2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Some pics...
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This is matte black ?

That's gloss, my friend has these on his Camaro...

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-18-2020, 02:29 PM

Here is my RJT with polished M228's..

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punk5150 · 03-18-2020, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by punk5150

That's gloss, my friend has these on his Camaro...

Thanks.....so picture 1 is gloss.
I will assume that the other 2 pictures of the ZL1 are Satin black.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-18-2020, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Thanks.....so picture 1 is gloss.
I will assume that the other 2 pictures of the ZL1 are Satin black.

Yes, as far as I can tell. In the first pic, my friend has those wheels on his 2014 RRM Camaro and they look great! I went with polished because everyone else went black around here. All of the cars I see around here with the matte black wheels, well they just look dirty all the time, the gloss ones you can shine them up and look great with the red color cars. Jut mu .02 cents..

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-18-2020, 06:02 PM

Google up "crystal red 5th gen Camaros with black ZL1 wheels". Lots to look at..

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-18-2020, 08:12 PM

Gold or bronze would look amazing!

black1lt · 03-21-2020, 04:51 PM

This is a Red Jewel Tint car - but close enough. The wheels are Giovanna Kilis - 22". The car has coil overs and is lowered 7/8" all around. The wheels are a matte finish. It has a Z-Force hood too. I love the look.

03-18-2020, 10:03 AM	#1
punk5150 Drives: 2014 SS/RS CRT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Jersey Posts: 339	Rim color on crystal red About to pull the trigger on factory reproductions ZL1 replica rims for my baby. Can’t decide on matte or gloss black. Anyone have a picture of gloss black on Crystal Red Tintcoat. Any advice on the color ? Gloss Black scratch easily ? Thanks

03-18-2020, 10:27 AM	#2
mpsgolf Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Transformer Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St Louis Missouri Posts: 502	IMO a car should have a “theme.” Do you have other black on the car (stripes, emblems, etc)? If so may be good to match the gloss / matte finish to keep a consistent look. I have factory gloss black wheels. Although I have minor curb rash from 7+ years of driving, I wouldn’t say the finish has been susceptible to scratches. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Transformer Mods: trunk subwoofer and amp, LED lighting (fogs, interior, trunk), skip shift eliminator, CAI cold air kit, Vmax ported throttle body, Stainless Works retro chambered cat back, JBA Cat4ward SS ceramic coated headers Potential Next Mods: Tune, F&R sway bars, rear cradle bushing inserts and trailing arms

03-18-2020, 11:18 AM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Some pics... __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-18-2020, 12:38 PM	#5
rickyrocket Drives: 2015 blk 1 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Coventry RI Posts: 1,309	It seems like the gloss is easier to get clean __________________ 15 1 SS

03-18-2020, 01:16 PM	#7
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	Here is mine with a matte black Camaro emblem on the side and matte tail light bezels. The bowtie is gloss only because I couldnt find a matte one. One day I want matte wheels. This is just my opinion, I think matte looks better. Not to mention gloss will look dull if dust gets on the wheels where matte will not be quite as bad. Just my opinion though. Attached Images __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.

03-18-2020, 11:06 AM	#3
punk5150 Drives: 2014 SS/RS CRT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Jersey Posts: 339	I have black matte gills and a matte splitter.

03-18-2020, 01:08 PM	#6
punk5150 Drives: 2014 SS/RS CRT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Jersey Posts: 339	[QUOTE=1JEWLDSSRS;10747820]Some pics... Attachment 1024080 This is matte black ?

03-18-2020, 02:29 PM	#9
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Here is my RJT with polished M228's.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-18-2020, 06:02 PM	#12
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Google up "crystal red 5th gen Camaros with black ZL1 wheels". Lots to look at.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-18-2020, 08:12 PM	#13
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Gold or bronze would look amazing! __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

03-21-2020, 04:51 PM	#14
black1lt Step Child Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Red Jewel Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 148	This is a Red Jewel Tint car - but close enough. The wheels are Giovanna Kilis - 22". The car has coil overs and is lowered 7/8" all around. The wheels are a matte finish. It has a Z-Force hood too. I love the look. Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS Red Jewel (slowly working on mods) Thank you GREEDY Dodge dealers for sending me to the GM dealer!!! I won't be back. 1971 Plymouth 'Cuda convertible 426 HEMI clone 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda hardtop 426 HEMI clone Last edited by black1lt; 03-21-2020 at 09:52 PM.