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Wheels, Which Black??

j.beesley
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Hi got a mk2 focus in the burgundy/dark red colour (debated widely by my friends) and am refurbing the alloys this weekend, question is, matte black? Or glossy/lacquered black? Opinions appreciated...

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    Gloss black - look great once washed. if you dont fancy gloss black then leave the brake dust on and they will turn into mat black (only kidding!)

    you could always use plastidip and change them to matt black.

    have a look at my for sale thread and see what gloss black wheels look like

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    I do like the glossy black as done them on my mates Mazda, I think im gonna go with the glossy as the laquer will protect the wheels a bit better, link to for sale thread?

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    Nuneaton? I'm in Bulkington small world

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    ha ha, deffo a small world. be sue to wave when you see me!

    my current ride

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    Defo nicer then mine!, only had it 2 months so still pretty much stock from the outside interior is nearly done so when wheels are done hopefully tinted windows, know anywhere local that good?

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    try carbonshades, the guy is local and he does a good honest job.

    http://carbonshades.co.uk/

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    Gloss without a doubt . Matt look ok if you Matt the whole car but just look so flat on a car especially that has metallics (Also you could then buy the gloss centre caps i am selling haha).

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    True that, you got a link?

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