Hi, I recently bought some m45 rims used that I haven't put on the car yet. They have some minimal to moderate curb rash. I've decided to either get the fixed or have them refinished to a black color (haven't decided what kind).

I made some quick photoshopped images (not the best quality) of what I'm considering. I was wondering what you think.

Original M45 rims


Powder-coated black with polished lip


All black powder coat


On car
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Original M45 rims


Powder-coated black with polished lip


All black powder coat

Thanks!

 

It can look great if done right
Go to post # 8, G35 Sport wheels but you get the idea.
https://g35driver.com/forums/media-s...007-sedan.html
If it was me I would not try to keep the 'lip' a different colour.

 

Yea there isn't really a 'lip' on the m45. So the effect might not work out. I don't know how well the wheels will look all black on an OB car though. I could try another color. Any suggestions?

 

I think that makes them look really cheap. I would just powerdercoat them all one color.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I added an all black example. Maybe I should try a less glossier black.

 

Have a look at my black stockers. Had them powder coated for 30$ a wheel.

https://g35driver.com/forums/media-s...-stockers.html

 

Thanks! I might go with the powder-coated gunmetal.

 

IMO keep em stock color or a darker gunmetal, please do not powdercoat them 2 diff colors, they will look like rims you buy from autozone or something from a distance

 

yea I wasn't gonna color them two colors (though i had an idea of 1 color with polished rim/lip). Don't worry after further consideration (and general consensus from this thread) I'm only gonna do one color. I'm gonna try either a dark gunmetal or a matte black.

 

Im not really a fan of all black wheels in general, but if you ask me they definitely look better on cars that are not black.

 

Gotta say I like the look on your OB G w/ the stock silver M45 rims, looks classy and not cheap at all, the other two photos don't do your G justice IMO. The black center caps w/ the stock silver wheels might be a nice contrast though.

 

You know what? I might just do that. Black center caps and black lug nuts.

 

not feelin it

 

Go all gunmetal or go home.