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Originally Posted by alexb
Gunmetal or Dark Gunmetal. Absolutely.
The problem with black rims is that they absorb all light, making them disappear. A TV prop-maker's trick is to a paint a prop that is supposed to look like "black metal" a dark grey instead of actually black. The grey will photograph as "black" but still be reflective enough that you can see the detail. Since rims are "supposed" to be Hyper Silver (metallic) from the factory, by going to gunmetal grey, you are retaining the reflective character that the rims are "supposed" to have. Glossy or flat black eliminates that. That's why I think that all-black rims look out of place on a car. YMMV.
PS - Love these VMR rims on this car. If I weren't so cheap.... ooof. I'd have some too!
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Very good explanation. That's how I see it but didn't know how to explain it.