Hi
Still sorting my spec, I spoke my SE the other day I am number 2 in allocation looking at January '24 possibly to lock it down.. The OPC has had all their allocations for this year. My dilemma now are the wheels. I really like the Gloss black GT wheels. I am having the car Gtechniq detailed but how do the wheels hold up with subsequent cleaning? ie swirling etc. I'm sure this has been covered, but I am struggling to find the thread.
Cleaning 21' gloss black GT wheels on GTS
Swirling? On a black wheel, really? I know I'm not a filtered water, multi bucket anorak but that stretches credulity too far.Phil.C wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:11 am Hi
Still sorting my spec, I spoke my SE the other day I am number 2 in allocation looking at January '24 possibly to lock it down.. The OPC has had all their allocations for this year. My dilemma now are the wheels. I really like the Gloss black GT wheels. I am having the car Gtechniq detailed but how do the wheels hold up with subsequent cleaning? ie swirling etc. I'm sure this has been covered, but I am struggling to find the thread.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PP37WLA6, a Dolomite Silver S, collected from Stockport OPC on Valentine's Day 2023, after a 399 day wait.
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
Shut the laptop Phil and take a breath…Phil.C wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:11 am Hi
Still sorting my spec, I spoke my SE the other day I am number 2 in allocation looking at January '24 possibly to lock it down.. The OPC has had all their allocations for this year. My dilemma now are the wheels. I really like the Gloss black GT wheels. I am having the car Gtechniq detailed but how do the wheels hold up with subsequent cleaning? ie swirling etc. I'm sure this has been covered, but I am struggling to find the thread.
You are getting into some serious configurator overthink!
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
Not the first and definitely won't be the last IMHO.Jon A wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:27 amShut the laptop Phil and take a breath…Phil.C wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:11 am Hi
Still sorting my spec, I spoke my SE the other day I am number 2 in allocation looking at January '24 possibly to lock it down.. The OPC has had all their allocations for this year. My dilemma now are the wheels. I really like the Gloss black GT wheels. I am having the car Gtechniq detailed but how do the wheels hold up with subsequent cleaning? ie swirling etc. I'm sure this has been covered, but I am struggling to find the thread.
You are getting into some serious configurator overthink!
http://www.porsche-code.com/PP37WLA6, a Dolomite Silver S, collected from Stockport OPC on Valentine's Day 2023, after a 399 day wait.
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
Been there, done that and got the T-shirtNeil1911 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:37 amNot the first and definitely won't be the last IMHO.Jon A wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:27 amShut the laptop Phil and take a breath…Phil.C wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:11 am Hi
Still sorting my spec, I spoke my SE the other day I am number 2 in allocation looking at January '24 possibly to lock it down.. The OPC has had all their allocations for this year. My dilemma now are the wheels. I really like the Gloss black GT wheels. I am having the car Gtechniq detailed but how do the wheels hold up with subsequent cleaning? ie swirling etc. I'm sure this has been covered, but I am struggling to find the thread.
You are getting into some serious configurator overthink!
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
shut the laptop...not a bad idea. I live in the sun most of the year and in-between swims I have too much time on my hands. Im desperate to get it right but I have already seen on this forum my intended spec in pics which is crayon, and with the black I think it looks great (my opinion). Did consider white.
White was my first choice but my personal style consultant vetoed it, obviously once I'd reconciled myself to silver she changed her mind but there was no going back for me then.Phil.C wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:03 am shut the laptop...not a bad idea. I live in the sun most of the year and in-between swims I have too much time on my hands. Im desperate to get it right but I have already seen on this forum my intended spec in pics which is crayon, and with the black I think it looks great (my opinion). Did consider white.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PP37WLA6, a Dolomite Silver S, collected from Stockport OPC on Valentine's Day 2023, after a 399 day wait.
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
Welcome Phil,Phil.C wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:03 am shut the laptop...not a bad idea. I live in the sun most of the year and in-between swims I have too much time on my hands. Im desperate to get it right but I have already seen on this forum my intended spec in pics which is crayon, and with the black I think it looks great (my opinion). Did consider white.
Re your first question, gloss black wheels. It will depend on the usage and surfaces driven on but the answer is Yes, you will get fine scratches and swirls over time that will be noticeable in any bright sunlight. You can minimise this with very careful washing (pressure wash, limited contact soft wheel brushes, two buckets etc) but it depends on how particular you are, they can still look glossy black just don’t look to closely. Crayon is a good shout, (but others will have different opinions). Put up your code for everyone to comment Keep us amused for hours.
Previous Porsche’s
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
Awaiting delivery
2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
Awaiting delivery
2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
Are you changing other details (sideblades, door handles, etc.) to Gloss Black? If yes the Gloss Black wheels will tie in nicely.
In my view, the solution then is to wash the wheels carefully to try and minimise scratches and if at some point the scratches are troubling your OCD tendencies (I have them but not so much for my car ) then simply get the wheels re sprayed and start again.
An alternative maybe is Satin Black, but the extra £500ish for them will pay for one re spray sometime down the line.
PS - my wife’s Boxster has Gloss Black wheels, I’m sub-consciously going to start looking for scratches on them now!
In my view, the solution then is to wash the wheels carefully to try and minimise scratches and if at some point the scratches are troubling your OCD tendencies (I have them but not so much for my car ) then simply get the wheels re sprayed and start again.
An alternative maybe is Satin Black, but the extra £500ish for them will pay for one re spray sometime down the line.
PS - my wife’s Boxster has Gloss Black wheels, I’m sub-consciously going to start looking for scratches on them now!
Current fleet:
2023 Macan GTS
2018 BMW M6 GC
2023 Boxster GTS
Departed:
2017 Macan Turbo
2023 Macan GTS
2018 BMW M6 GC
2023 Boxster GTS
Departed:
2017 Macan Turbo
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