Satin black or matte black alloy wheels?

Westy606

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Apr 22, 2012
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I'm getting my alloy wheels sprayed next week and I am torn between satin black and matte black, I have a candy white Ibiza, IT'S SO HARD TO DECIDE :cry:
 

Lee-sw20

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Satin finish would look much better on wheels IMO


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G3K

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Aug 14, 2010
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Brake dust will stick to a matte finish

Think matte would look good but would be a nightmare to keep clean for this reason
 

5509433

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Aug 8, 2011
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I went for matte black. You can check out the colour in my RR thread. Sometimes when thoroughly cleaned they are left with a very mild sheen. But as G3K said, they get covered in brake dust.

If you want them to stand out better, go for Satin Black.
 

char_baby

Charlotte :)
Apr 26, 2010
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Why don't you go for anthracite? Most white mk5 on here have black alloys...would be nice to see anthracite on a white mk5

I actually agree with this.

Black is a pain in the arse to show up on photos and unless you have OCD, look nasty without the wheels constantly tyre dressed.

Strange really as I have black alloys :p but anthracite look nice.
 

Westy606

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Apr 22, 2012
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Bristol
I actually agree with this.

Black is a pain in the arse to show up on photos and unless you have OCD, look nasty without the wheels constantly tyre dressed.

Strange really as I have black alloys :p but anthracite look nice.

Now I am even more undecided and it goes in tomorrow!
 

char_baby

Charlotte :)
Apr 26, 2010
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Ahh, bugger!

Look at some pics of black ones like mine, ones like 5509433 has and anthracite ones like what yaue10 has. Should help. All in RR threads in our sigs ;)
 

duzza90

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Nov 2, 2010
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Rotherham
I'm going for stain black! I really like the anthracite though!


Have you had them done now?

Which wheels are they btw?

I had my Octi VRS wheels done gloss black 2 weeks ago, but if it wasn't for all the gloss black trim on the Cupra then I'd of gone with Anthracite hands down.
 

AL90

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Dec 14, 2011
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Sheffield
I went for gloss black. I think gloss looks good but that's just me..... imo just go with what every YOU want.... we've all done ours, but that doesn't mean you have to follow the crowd. :)
 

duzza90

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Nov 2, 2010
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Rotherham
I went for gloss black. I think gloss looks good but that's just me..... imo just go with what every YOU want.... we've all done ours, but that doesn't mean you have to follow the crowd. :)

Good choice mate! :), are putting some pics up?

I can't wait til I hit the magical 15 posts and then I can upload my pics! :lol:
 

AL90

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Dec 14, 2011
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Sheffield
Good choice mate! :), are putting some pics up?

I can't wait til I hit the magical 15 posts and then I can upload my pics! :lol:

I will be doing mate. they are being redone as we speak.... hopefully il get them back before the weekend. :)

haha you'll be there before you know it mate.
 
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