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jaeyon
28-05-2009, 04:36 PM
hi all,

just wanted to know whether we can get wheels painted (or however they are done) here in sydney in a hyperblack color. its like a black chrome.

it looks to be more complicated than a simple paint but im not sure.

heres an example of the color i want (the color of the spokes)

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4696/ce28nl1910522fsdc4ls8.jpg


thanks
john
markoJEK1
28-05-2009, 04:43 PM
Looks more like shadow chrome to me (similar to what the housing is in the EK9 headlights) , you need to be careful also with pics like that, to me it looks slightly photoshopped inreguards to them changing the colour contrat + brightness.

If its a simple shadow chrome I cannot see why any paint shop would have problems matching it.
jaeyon
28-05-2009, 05:11 PM
its not photoshopped the color of the wheel is like that. it is darker/lighter under different light.

thats actually the formula silver colour in the volk racing wheels. im not sure if its simply a spray on paint, or some kind of chrome plating etc
markoJEK1
28-05-2009, 05:13 PM
If you know the colour and the manufacturer that makes it, get as much info as possible and hand it over to a place that does specialise in wheel restoration / painting and see if they can match it.
SHU-ES1
28-05-2009, 06:58 PM
that colour is called shadow chrome, i've got the same on my 18s". so i'm sure it can be done but i don't think its a simple spray procedure.
jaeyon
28-05-2009, 07:00 PM
that colour is called shadow chrome, i've got the same on my 18s". so i'm sure it can be done but i don't think its a simple spray procedure.

ah yea thats what i was afraid of lol
Chriskoss
28-05-2009, 07:56 PM
As others have said.. its a more of a metal polishing/machining procedure with special metals.. deffinately not a spray colour, unfortunately.

If your on a tight budget, try just getting the closest colour to the shadow chrome.. maybe even a bronze? and have a go wet sanding in between spraying the colours then clear coating.. you could get somewhat similar
jaeyon
28-05-2009, 07:59 PM
As others have said.. its a more of a metal polishing/machining procedure with special metals.. deffinately not a spray colour, unfortunately.

If your on a tight budget, try just getting the closest colour to the shadow chrome.. maybe even a bronze? and have a go wet sanding in between spraying the colours then clear coating.. you could get somewhat similar

not a bad idea. i think that is what ill have to do!

thanks mate