![]() Regarding sports cars, in particular, people often associate black wheels with strength and power. When it comes to sedans, sports cars, and other luxury vehicles, black rims complement the sporty look and provide a pleasing contrast against common colors like silver or white. Here are a few reasons black wheels are so popular for modern vehicles. If you’re not a car enthusiast, though, you may struggle to understand why people go wild about wheels simply being black. They’re sleek and trendy, and they add a lot of charm to a vehicle. Try and wash your wheels frequently to avoid excessive build up of brake dust.Black rims have been popular ever since they appeared on the market.Apply a ceramic coating to the wheel so that the brake dust/ dirt is rinsed away more easily before washing.Keep rinsing your mitt frequently to prevent dirt building up and being rubbed into the finish.Use a soft microfiber mitt instead of brushes, and a well lubricated wheel shampoo to clean the wheel thoroughly.Rinse and then pre-wash the wheel using an all-purpose-cleaner or contactless wheel cleaner.Gloss black rims are the worst for swirl marks unfortunately and can make the wheel look quite dull over time.Īlthough swirls are pretty hard to avoid completely on wheels because the brake dust that builds up is so abrasive, there are a few things you can do to reduce the risk of them. These minor scratches contrast less with the silver color coat underneath so aren’t as noticeable. Silver wheels are far better at hiding scratches and swirl marks in the clear coat compared to black wheels. These scratches are very noticeable in direct sunlight, but also cause the paint to look dull in all conditions. This clear coat is easily scratched though when washing the car. Most wheels have a clear coat over the color coat which aims to protect the layer underneath, the same as the paint on the car. Neither of these colors are forgiving compared to grey/ gunmetal wheels. On silver wheels, there is still some contrast between the tire and alloy even when they’re both dirty, so the overall look tends not to be as bad.Įither way, if you go for black or silver wheels, expect to need to clean them quite often if you want them to look good. On a black wheel there is less contrast between the alloy and the tire, which means that once the tire starts getting dirty, the overall wheel tends to look worse. It’s also worth considering how dirty the tires get as well. Again, satin and matte finishes tend to be a bit more forgiving. Silver wheels tend to be a bit better at masking traffic film compared to gloss black wheels where is quickly dulls the finish. Traffic film is the name used to describe the dirt that collects on the wheels and lower sections of the car when driving in the rain as all that dirty water gets splashed up. Secondly, there’s the traffic film to consider. Satin and matte finishes tend to be a bit more capable at masking brake dust build up. ![]() However, black gloss wheels also look dirty very quickly if brake dust builds up, especially if you are going for a gloss finish. Silver rims highlight this brake dust more because they it is a grey/ brown color which stands out on the surface more compared to on a black wheel. Some cars produce more brake dust than others, with high performance vehicles being the worst for it. There are two types of “dirt” you’ll find being collected on your wheels: The wheels are usually the dirtiest part of the car due to their close proximity to the road and brake disks. If you drive your car frequently then you’ll need to consider which color stays looking the cleanest. Which Color Looks the Cleanest for Longest? ![]()
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