Blacked out Fuchs for 911?

cantdrv55 · 10-20-2004, 07:17 PM

I saw a car for sale recently here on PP that had completely blacked out wheels. I thought it looked great but I can't remember if they were Fuchs or aftermarket. I can't find the pic anymore so I was wondering if anyone here can post pics of their blacked out Fuchs. I figure that's the cheap way to go if I want black wheels rather than buying new aftermarket wheels.

masraum · 10-20-2004, 07:20 PM

there are a couple, or at least one thread about all black fuchs. I know, I started one. Gumball Rally had a 911 with all black fuchs.

masraum · 10-20-2004, 07:23 PM

some of the pictures are not still hosted, but here's one of the threads
Check out the Fuchs of Death

cantdrv55 · 10-20-2004, 07:30 PM

Thanks for the link Steve. I like them all black. I'm doin' it!

Az911 · 10-20-2004, 08:01 PM

Is it best to paint of powder coat the fuchs? Im thinking of going all black also but unsure what to use on them

masraum · 10-20-2004, 09:20 PM

If you can then just get them anodized black, but if you can't afford that (not sure how expensive it'd be, but more than a spray can) then just paint them black.

tobluforu · tobluforu's Garage

Cost me 70 bucks per wheel to have mine powder coated. I did mine in what is called semi-gloss black, but it looks almost satin which is what I wanted. I think high gloss will, would look weird in contrast to the shine of the body color. I have seen them in full gloss and I did not like it at all.

concentric · 10-21-2004, 08:17 AM

Magnus on this board has a really nice '73 RS (clone/original?) with all black Fuchs. It looks super great!

masraum · 10-21-2004, 08:24 AM

Gloss black would look great on some Cup 1's on an earlier car, but I agree, for Fuchs satin is the way to go

There's a pic of a car with all black fuchs in the "black Porsche" thread

}{arlequin · }{arlequin's Garage

I'm a big fan of black on black...

duke3282 · 10-21-2004, 09:25 AM

I powdercoated my fuchs a week or so ago at my apartment with the harbor freight powdercoating machine. It was pretty easy, although it took a while to strip all of the existing paint off. It would be really easy to powdercoat them black since you wouldnt have to tape anything. As soon as I get some free time Ill post some pics of the project.

B D · 10-21-2004, 10:08 AM

Not mine but a sweet car:

KobaltBlau · 10-21-2004, 10:43 AM

B D, I've seen that car before and I _love it_! it's in so cal, right? Anybody have info on that car?

B D · 10-21-2004, 10:46 AM

I believe it is in So Cal, I've seen it a German Autofest in Ventura. I know it's an R-gruppe car.

The rack, flares, blacked out fuchs, and the two colored bumper make this car.

If anyone has more info about this car I would love to hear it, this car inspires me.

B D · 10-21-2004, 10:47 AM

Also anyone know anything about the mirror?

masraum · 10-21-2004, 10:56 AM

That looks like the Ruf mirror that was used on the Yellowbird CTR.

Az911 · 10-21-2004, 01:10 PM

One more car that looks great with black fuchs

Jgordon · 10-21-2004, 01:17 PM

do a search for "fuchs of death" there was a good thread about this.

cantdrv55 · 10-21-2004, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tobluforu
Cost me 70 bucks per wheel to have mine powder coated. I did mine in what is called semi-gloss black, but it looks almost satin which is what I wanted. I think high gloss will, would look weird in contrast to the shine of the body color. I have seen them in full gloss and I did not like it at all.

$70 bucks per wheel I can afford. Would you mind sharing your source with me? Who did your powder coating? Thanks for your help.

Chris

masraum · 10-21-2004, 07:37 PM

$70 per wheel, I think you can get a kit to do it yourself for $300, for the extra $20 you'd still have the stuff to do it and be able to do other things in the future. I've seen a guy do the valve cover for an old Alfa in a black krinkle finish. Turned out great.