Make your own statement with that personal touch and special look. Choose from a multitude of unique finishes such as,high luster, chrome, silver, machined or powder coated color wheels. Aftermarket wheel manufacturers provide a wide variety of custom wheels with an array of finishes. They range from the super sleek to classics looks each will give your ride a personalized touch that will truly make it unique. Here is a breakdown of all the various finishes and styles. 
CHROME WHEELS
These have truly become the industry’s standard finish for those looking to add some shine to there vehicle’s look. These have a mirror-like finish that is very durable since it is applied in 3 stages. First a nickel bath, then a copper, and finally the chrome leads to that pristine finish
BLACK CHROME WHEELS
Black chrome is a series of finishes that range from looking almost like normal chrome plating with a smoky haze, all the way to a deep almost lamp black color. The smoky chromes are very similar to bright chrome in all particulars and are highly decorative. Black Chrome utilizes a proprietary dry method of applying metals and clear coats. It is a combination of two processes, Sputter Deposition and Powder Coat.
SILVER WHEELS
The silver finish is similar to that found on stock wheels. It comes in a wide array of similar gradients that varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. These are not painted, but powder coated to achieve its finish. This process is in fact favored over painting because of the greater durability and stronger finish when tested against rocks and other road debris.
HYPERSILVER WHEELS
This look is produced through the powder coating using the sputtering process. This process can create a wheel finish that adds much more depth than other finishes. It is much more lustrous than ordinary silver, and can be found on higher-end cars like Lexus and Infiniti. Sputtering is a seven step process that involves a black base coat. This is followed by lighter gradients all of which are applied at different angles in a step-by-step process until the face of the wheel has the bright luster. Over the life of the wheel, you will notice that the silver will eventually fade into a darker black finish. Though it won’t be what it was the shade of black resembles gun metal, which looks sharp in itself.
GUNMETAL WHEELS
Gunmetal finish is a metallic grey paint finish. Most Gunmetal finish alloy wheels can be either painted or powder coated and most are topped off with a clear coat finish for durability
MACHINED FINISH
The machine finish has been one of the more recent favorites. The face of the wheel is sanded down to produce a smooth finish that looks satin yet industrial. It is then coated to protect the look.
BRUSHED METAL WHEELS
These have yet to really catch on, but you can still find them at select wheel manufacturers. These wheels have the aesthetic look that they were brushed by hand, when actually a machine grains the pattern onto the wheel to give it the visual texture the customer desires. The wheel is then coated to protect the look. You will usually only find the custom brushed wheels sold as three piece sets.
WHITE WHEELS
White Fusion Coated Wheels is a proprietary glossy finish that is closely related to powder-coating. Our durable formulation also has the added protection of a clear powdercoat top layer. The final product is a solid color with a glossy-smooth surface with a much more durable finish. It has more depth and gloss than a typical power coat while maintaining the durability and ease of cleaning.
BLACK WHEELS
Black Fusion Coated Wheels is a proprietary glossy finish that is closely related to powder-coating. Our durable formulation also has the added protection of a clear powdercoat top layer. The final product is a solid color with a glossy-smooth surface with a much more durable finish. It has more depth and gloss than a typical power coat while maintaining the durability and ease of cleaning.
TWO-TONE WHEELS AND COLOR MATCHED WHEELS
The two-tone finish is a combination of chrome and color-matched finishes that will give the user the added flair and satisfaction. The finish is done by first taping off selected portions of the wheel, so that the other untaped portion can be sanded down so that it can be painted. Usually you have the choice as to what is painted on the wheel, and whatever you choose, the end results and gratifying. It requires patience and skill to produce, but it’s worth it as you’ll have the best of both worlds. 
CENTER CAP AND INSERTS
Center caps give you the additional option of changing the look of your wheels. Changing the center cap will give your rims a brand new look without having to buy a whole new set of wheels. Also available are inserts that are made of similar materials as caps, but they do not cover a large portion of the wheel. Instead, inserts are smaller pieces that accent the wheel. Most of the time the inserts go between spokes to give the wheel a different look. As with caps, inserts are also paintable and are easy to put on and take off the wheel.
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