Canvassing opinions here, the below is exactly how my car looks in Flint Grey and the exact same wheels.
My wheels are Volvo/Ford scabby and 13 years old so they're being treated to a full strip down tyres off Powder Coat (Mrs_Welly approved)
Question is, what sort of colour suits the 'boring' grey paint? I think bright silver is best as it contrasts with the grey and gives it a focus, I've seen dark coloured wheels on these and it just makes the car look dirty and a bit meh.
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine 1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine 2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
The first time I saw a a car with black wheels I thought it was a banger that had lost its wheel trims, turned out to be a new VW. I would leave them silver.
Looking forward to seeing what the Volvo Forumists have to say on the matter.
How many limbs is this exercise setting you back Welters? My (grey) winter rims are beginning to suffer powder coat failure so could do with the aforementioned treatment. I might just forget about them for another year though... need a full set of summer rubber imminently so that's gonna hurt the wallet!
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My wheel refurbishment cost £100.00 a corner, better than new now though
2002 110 HDi estate, Rapier in monaco blue! ( found quite a bit more power ) SOLD I've sorted the airbag light
1998 3.0 V6 SE coupe in Diablo Red ( my baby ) sold
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Volvo Forums said, very politely, BRIGHT SILVER. One member works at a stealership and said my wheels wobbled out the factory with a bright 'Silverstone' finish which is very metallic and bright. I'm ok with that.
4 wheels are going to cost £313.00 all in. I think that's alright. I'm using a national franchise chain: 'The Wheel Specialist' at present they have Daughter_Welly's buckled alloy in for repair and refinish so I'll get to see their work for myself.
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