Refinishing CSL's.. what color?

[jonanator]

Hi,

I just picked up a set of genuine OEM ZCP (CSL) wheels that are in pretty rough shape. They are curbed pretty badly, but all 4 are true and not cracked or bent. I plan on refinishing them with a local shop and am contemplating a color change.

My car is titanium silver and I was thinking about doing the CSL's a nice gunmetal. What do you all think? Refinish it in OEM silver, or do the gunmetal?

[chewie]

I vote gunmetal or even hyperblack. Not enough contrast if you were to go OEM, IMO.

[Nate2046]

Definitely, definitely gunmetal. I loved my reps in that color on my TiAg. I think it provides the perfect contrast without going too dark

[M2audioman]

gunmetal

[mpower03]

matte black with red time attack strip around the rim for an aggressive look, or gunmetal for a less aggressive look.

[b0bab0i]

Sandblasted CSL's to raw finish with a matte clear coat.

[Nate2046]

Originally Posted by benmoooon

Sandblasted CSL's to raw finish with a matte clear coat.

Very cool look, and beautiful car, but I don't think it would work on a TiAg car. Heres a couple of reference pics for the OP, keep in mind these are 18" reps so yours should look even better in 19" with the extra concavity in the rear;

[jonanator]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Still on the fence at the moment... but the pics really help. The gunmetal is a nice contrast.

I also love the sandblasted CSL's with the matte clearcoat. Gorgeous!

[Alpine M]

textured satin black

[Z4MCJJ]

What is the price to refinish y'all wheels??

[jonanator]

I got quoted $150/wheel (CDN). I imagine that it would be a lot cheaper in the States. I have heard prices of around $80USD/wheel in California...

[jra]

have you thought about painting the wheels ti silver?

[Peg_legs]

skittles green