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Refreshing my Silver ZR1s on my Maroon Z28 - what color?

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Old 01-06-2009, 05:32 PM
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Default Refreshing my Silver ZR1s on my Maroon Z28 - what color?

A friend and I are going to do a "home-refreshing" on my silver ZR1s. They have some chipping and some corrosion, so we're redoing them. I have a full set on the car, plus 2 extras with drag radials on them.

I was planning on going greg welds.. but got sick of hearing excuses. I already have 6 wheels with good tires, so I don't really want to buy a full set + 2 of anything. I'd rather spend the money on go-fast parts.

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I have a smoothed satin black berger panel on the car also, and tint since the pic was taken. I'm thinking with the dark color of the car, the black top and berger, and the tint... the silver ZR1s stick out like a sore thumb.

They're either being redone in silver or gunmetal gray. I'm really leaning towards the gray, but I'm making a poll to see what everyone else thinks. Give me some opinions!
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I was thinking gunmetal as soon as I saw the title. I think that would be the best route. Either than or some chrome wheels.
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Originally Posted by greg_74
I was thinking gunmetal as soon as I saw the title. I think that would be the best route. Either than or some chrome wheels.
I'm thinking the exact same. I really like Y2ks but buying 6 is fairly pricey.. I think I'll order my cam kit and redo the ZR1s.
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Originally Posted by FlashLCD33
I'm thinking the exact same. I really like Y2ks but buying 6 is fairly pricey.. I think I'll order my cam kit and redo the ZR1s.
Yeah thats pry a good idea. You'll look AND sound good then.
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I did a little photoshopping and this is what I came up with. Note- I fail at photoshop. I have very basic PS skills, so if anyone feels they can do better and doesn't mind doing it - have at it.

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After -


I did the wheels in a "gunmetal" color and I also "tinted" the window. I also "painted" the caliper red, because that's how the car is... red with black CAMARO decals. Obviously the windows are down and t-tops are off, but I think the "tint" helps with the wheel contrast also. LMK what you think!
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i love silver, but either would look awesome on MMM
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Gunmetal Ho! if that doesnt get your choice figured out, then ill make it easy on you and refuse to paint silver lol
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i say eather gunmetal or gloss black. both would look good i would skip the silver
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Originally Posted by shaun
i say eather gunmetal or gloss black. both would look good i would skip the silver
Skip the silver lip , full gunmetal, or gloss black!
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has to have polished lip...solid graphite or solid black wheels with no lip looks like dick
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gunmetal gets my vote
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I know its not gun metal but heres something close
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^needs centercaps baaaaad



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