What color wheels for winter this year? 56K fly a kite.

In the tradition of doing something fun with my winter wheels I am trying to determine what color they shall be this winter. For the past 3 years they have been Dupli-Color Engine Enamel Gold, which is a fantastic color. However 3 years of chipping snow and ice out of them w/ sharp implements has left numerous scratches and what not, so it is time to repaint them.

I have photo shopped a variety of colors. Which you can see, in large form, below. Below are listed the color of paint they would be an any notes that would accompany that color.

1.) Blaze Orange. PS is rough mock up of the color, actual shade may vary
2.) Dupli-Color Bronze.
3.) Dupli-Color Gold. Same as current
4.) Digital Camo. I might not do this as it would require too much time
5.) Krylon Rhine River Rose. As close as it gets to Cherry Blossom Red, might not be as vibrant as in the picture.
6.) JDM Green.
7.) Wicked Yellow. Havent looked for a paint to match this yet.

So now it is up to you to decide. This is a continuation of a poll I started on Facebook, so those of you that have already voted on there your vote wont be counted twice The wheels are getting painted on Friday or Saturday, so the poll ends around that time.

 

camo would be kinda cool if u could pull it off right

 

If I did it, I would do it right. However it would take alot more time to do. So if it wins by a majority it will happen.

 

i have to say i really like the green. but i am partial to that color on dark cars.

 

Easy: Gold.

 

Keep the votes coming!

 

Paint them flesh.

And who the hell still uses 56k? Isn't that whole "hey I've got a bunch of pics that you dial-up users can't see" routine beyond played out?

 

Chrome. Bling Blang!

 

If I didnt put that in there, there would be someone who would have complained.

No.

 

International Orange

 

OK, how about platinum? :biggrin:

 

the camo would be sweet but if that loses i'd say the yellow...or platinum

 

I voted for the camo. Its new and pretty cool. but the bronze will always be classic

 

Camo preferred, but blaze orange would look good and is easier!

 

haha. The shiny chrome/platinum bling look isnt my thing. Gold is ok since it is but the one I have is fairly matte with not much shine to it. I dont want to be blinging where ever I go, just not my style. Probably increase the chance of my wheels getting stolen to lol

I see the camo is a new favorite. I will look further into the possibilities.

 

green..yo!

 

camo would be sweet but too much time... do orange

 

Then let them complain because your pics are of reasonable size. Then also be sure to tell them to join the freakin' 21st century. :laugh:

 

I say pink. lol
"cherry blossom red" ftw IMO

 

I like orange. If you had yellow then it would be a Green Bay Packers car.:eek4:

 

Yeah I kind of had that look with the gold. It was unintended as I do not like the packers but it kind of happened.

 

lol youre one here? guess ill have to vote AGAIN!
gold is boring, comon....so many people have goldies for their summer rims, i say go for something more fun

like that blaze orange

 

srsly. even I have cable now.....:eek4:




also. bronze wheels = t3h hotn3ss.


also. digital camo would be kinda cool. but considering the amount of work...not THAT cool. IMHO.

 

I like the blaze orange out of the choices listed.

 

i voted blazefest orange.

 

i think lately, the rim color of choice's been orange...especially for something that you wouldn't care that much for it you get some curbage...that's why that's wat i voted for too...

 

Well I did some painting. The color turned out a bit more reddish than I was hoping but they definitely stick out and still look good. These are now all ready to go on when the temps drop a little bit more.

I think I might do a mid winter color change, since this paint job didnt turn out the greatest ;-)

 

well the lighting makes the color look really cool. I want to see an on the car version!

 

:slayer::slayer: FTMW...... Make sure you wash your car before you put on the wheels it will look sick.

 

pics on car plz?

 

Looks hot!, Moar pictures of wheels themselves! Also what paint did you use?

My winters will stay bronze for this winter but planning construction cone orange for next winter.

 

Here are some more pictures from the painting process. They will be going on when the temps start to drop again.

The paint is that "Premium Decor" marking paint. you can see the can in one of the pics.

 

pure sex

 

I put the snows on today in preparation for snow & cold temps later in the week. I have only put 10-15 miles on them today and have already gotten a TON of looks ;-).

Here is a before and after. And yes the orange is THAT vibrant.

 

yes!! oh, yes. and a yeah.

 

Wow that looks awesome! Where did you pick up that paint at? I've been lookin around for some really bright paint like that and I haven't been able to find any for a decent price.

 

Post #32 in this thread shows what paint I used. I just picked it up at my local Ace Hardware store.

 

I'm being original this year and NOT painting my winter wheels!

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Lookin good, Martin!

 

yawn. I did that last year

 

I did that for the past 2 years. I think I might change the color of these a couple times this winter just to make up for it.

 

Nice, I really like how it turned out. good job!

 

Thanks. I do think they look better in the picture than they do in person. I did not prime before I put down the paint so you can see all of the scratches and wear areas from prep and the past 3 years. But from over 5-10ft away they look awesome.

 

What wheels are those in the before pic?

 

Those are Prodrive P7s in Anthracite. 17x7, 5x100

 

That's what I thought. I was just looking at a set for sale.