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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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I'm going to pull the trigger. I'm painting or powdercoating my speedlines. I have a 04 black C5Z, the question is what shade of black for the wheels ?? Gloss/Semi-gloss/Flat/Matte. Some of the all black C5's look killer then some look so-so. I think the shade of black on the wheels plays a big role. So whats everybodys suggestion ?? And some pics to back up your opinion would be great! Thanks
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Wheels??? Gloss, it'll match the car better. just my .02

...actually, since you asked for pictures, I googled some.

I really like this pic..
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and this ones sexy too...
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but ultimately the decision is up to you. Good luck and hope this helped a little.

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Thanks for all the feedback. Great looking cars. So is there a difference between matte/ satin/ semi-gloss ?? They seem to be different words for the same finish. Or maybe matte/ satin/ flat ?? Right/Wrong??? Thanks!!
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I've had this question before too but never really asked it.

When I painted my Camaro I was deciding whether or not to paint a stripe down the side.

I said I would either make it gloss or semi-gloss and someone replied and told me to do it I think either satin or matte and I didn't know what the difference between them was.. Hopefully someone can clarify.

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satin is semi-gloss

matte is flat

I like gloss, then satin.
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I say gloss
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