Wheel "resto" question. Opinions needed

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I got a set of 4 lug ROH ZS wheels from a customer. I had them on my LX but the tires were ancient no names and were skkkketchy in the rain and the wheels had some curb rash and alot of corrosion under the clear on the lip. So I'm stripping them down to metal, getting rid of all the corrosion and re-painting them and then selling them for some chingaling. I was thinkin of keeping them silver but not sure if I should go for black or gunmetal. I want these things to sell and I'm tryin to think of which color would be best for resale.

Heres what the wheels look like. Not my wheels, just an example.

 

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Get them ready for paint, and list them as "custom color option upon payment" and sell them painted in whatever color they want for a little extra. SOLD

 

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The look like poopy in bare metal tho. I wanna paint them cause Im makin this a little side project for myself to keep myself busy lol.

 

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Silver or gunmetal are probably the safe bets. I wouldn't go full black.

 

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Yea, black was an idea but I think the style of the wheel would get lost if they were black. I have a butt load of silver in the shop so they are probably going to stay silver. Now, how much do I price these at?..........

 

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I say just refurbish them to the way they were. I love mine

 

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Yea they are a great looking wheel. I would keep them on my LX its just the thing is bone stock and the tires were mismatched brands (which drives me nuts) and its not lowered so they just didnt look right to me. Your car is dead sexy man! Wish I could see it in person in Carlisle but I aint gonna be able to make it out there this year. Next year for sure!

 

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MAC'n89Blckstng said:

Yea they are a great looking wheel. I would keep them on my LX its just the thing is bone stock and the tires were mismatched brands (which drives me nuts) and its not lowered so they just didnt look right to me. Your car is dead sexy man! Wish I could see it in person in Carlisle but I aint gonna be able to make it out there this year. Next year for sure!

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It"s nicer in photos, previous owner had it painted but did a so so job...but the underside is so crisp and clean I fell in love

 

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Lip silver....spokes anthracite.

 

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Mustang5L5 said:

Lip silver....spokes anthracite.

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boom goes the dynamite.


As far as price, im sure you can get a decent amount for them. They usually go for a pretty penny in good shape.

 

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I say just refurbish them to the way they were. I love mine

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They're definitely one of the more tasteful rims to put on a fox, especially a GT. I really like the Snypers too but i guess they were a bit expensive and not many people have them or run them anymore.

 

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Remember the 15" American Racing reverse offset Hammer wheels? Buddy had those on his mustang in the early 90's....

 

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I believe briefly those wheels were available with the star section in black with a red lip.
If i remember correctly, they looked pretty good.

 

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I almost bought a set of those until i found the American Racing Rebels i have on my car now. I'd paint them Silver and maybe clear coat them also.

 

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yea they are getting completely cleared. Should look alllmost brandy new when Im done. Theres a few nicks that arent coming out. So they will be next to perfect haha

 

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If you're gonna paint them, put a teeny bit of JB Weld over tne nicks before you paint them. Ive done this to 10 holes and it works awesome. Just sand it down like you would bondo after it dries and paint, then you're good to go. I've fixed curb rash this way and even fixed a huge chunk taken out of a the gasket lip of a set of valve covers. It's all good if you're gonna paint over it anyway.

 

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85_SS_302_Coupe said:

Silver or gunmetal are probably the safe bets. I wouldn't go full black.

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You never go full black.

 

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Knew i had some pics of these rims painted different ways.

 

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The two white ones were a special edition or something, they're just a charcoal color, neither are black.

 

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MahFiVeOh said:

Knew i had some pics of these rims painted different ways.

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These are one of the other special edition sets i was talking about.
Black with a blue anodized lip.
The other was black with red anodized lip.

This car looks pretty bad ass.

I think in today's market black with a colored lip will sell for the most money.