New wheels are on! Im still in shock. So different!!
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phil, though I haven't been a witness to all of your various machinations, I have seen enough of them to realize that no matter which color (colour) you decide to go with, there is no doubt in my mind that very shortly thereafter you will wish you had chosen a different one, and then we will all be entertained as to what your next choice of color for your car, and your wheels will be. In a few weeks you will see another color that you will wish that you had chosen.
I don't think that you will ever be satisfied, no matter what, and if or when you are, you will decide to sell that car and get another one and start all over again.
Such is life.
I don't think that you will ever be satisfied, no matter what, and if or when you are, you will decide to sell that car and get another one and start all over again.
Such is life.
At least I can finally say I'm really digging my wheels! Got my black centers finally on and washed her up. And I have to say my painters suggestion of the Ferrari Nero Daytona Metallic black color is really interesting. Still black but major metallic.
And any color it ends up will look great. They're all in the dark metallic family.
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You, sir, are correct!
At least I can finally say I'm really digging my wheels! Got my black centers finally on and washed her up. And I have to say my painters suggestion of the Ferrari Nero Daytona Metallic black color is really interesting. Still black but major metallic.
And any color it ends up will look great. They're all in the dark metallic family.
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At least I can finally say I'm really digging my wheels! Got my black centers finally on and washed her up. And I have to say my painters suggestion of the Ferrari Nero Daytona Metallic black color is really interesting. Still black but major metallic.
And any color it ends up will look great. They're all in the dark metallic family.
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Dear Phil,
On the subject of paint colors, I am not a fan of the Ferrari metallic black, however, there is a beautiful 2013 Porsche 911 color called Anthracite Brown Metallic that is dark and very rich looking. A little lighter but still one of my favorites is the Buick Enclave Mocha metallic brown. Look them up online and I think you'll really like the Porsche color. Good luck with your choice.
Ted
On the subject of paint colors, I am not a fan of the Ferrari metallic black, however, there is a beautiful 2013 Porsche 911 color called Anthracite Brown Metallic that is dark and very rich looking. A little lighter but still one of my favorites is the Buick Enclave Mocha metallic brown. Look them up online and I think you'll really like the Porsche color. Good luck with your choice.
Ted
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Dear Phil,
On the subject of paint colors, I am not a fan of the Ferrari metallic black, however, there is a beautiful 2013 Porsche 911 color called Anthracite Brown Metallic that is dark and very rich looking. A little lighter but still one of my favorites is the Buick Enclave Mocha metallic brown. Look them up online and I think you'll really like the Porsche color. Good luck with your choice.
Ted
On the subject of paint colors, I am not a fan of the Ferrari metallic black, however, there is a beautiful 2013 Porsche 911 color called Anthracite Brown Metallic that is dark and very rich looking. A little lighter but still one of my favorites is the Buick Enclave Mocha metallic brown. Look them up online and I think you'll really like the Porsche color. Good luck with your choice.
Ted
I agree with a former post. I think my first idea is the best. Dorchester grey, or Stratus grey. Both very dark and similar in tone, and both look great with Chrome and black trim. I do want to see a slight difference from basic black, but not look bad with the engine bay and trunk.
I had a Stratus Grey XJ6L and it was SOO easy to keep clean and never showed swirl marks easily.
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You, sir, are correct!
At least I can finally say I'm really digging my wheels! Got my black centers finally on and washed her up. And I have to say my painters suggestion of the Ferrari Nero Daytona Metallic black color is really interesting. Still black but major metallic.
And any color it ends up will look great. They're all in the dark metallic family.
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At least I can finally say I'm really digging my wheels! Got my black centers finally on and washed her up. And I have to say my painters suggestion of the Ferrari Nero Daytona Metallic black color is really interesting. Still black but major metallic.
And any color it ends up will look great. They're all in the dark metallic family.
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After the wheels are off, it tales 3 minutes to install. Two clips each. They will custom color too.
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After market MGP caliper covers. Easy to clean and I never liked the factory calipers painted since they're not finished nicely.
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After the wheels are off, it tales 3 minutes to install. Two clips each. They will custom color too.
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After the wheels are off, it tales 3 minutes to install. Two clips each. They will custom color too.
Stumbled on to these gems and thought you might think of converting.
Mighty car mods put these on a golf and once installed they actually do look great.
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4 Pcs Red 3D Brembo Style Disc Brake Caliper Covers Front and Rear New Universal | eBay
Stumbled on to these gems and thought you might think of converting.
Mighty car mods put these on a golf and once installed they actually do look great.
Stumbled on to these gems and thought you might think of converting.
Mighty car mods put these on a golf and once installed they actually do look great.
These are what I have on. They do look great but you're right, they are held on with sikaflex and i'm not really looking forward to peeling them off when the pads need replacing.
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Forgiato wheels
While you are on the subject. Anyone familiar with these? I was looking through a book while waiting at a tire shop and kept thinking. Wow! There are some gorgeous wheels in here! I've always appreciated my stock wheels, low keyed look. But -- maybe?
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