Forgeline matte finish - stains?

[BuddyP]

Looking to hear from those that own a matte finish Forgeline wheel. I really like the titanium and matte graphite but hear they a prone to staining due to the porous finish? Looking for feedback, especially those who track their cars.

[Forgeline Wheels]

Looking to hear from those that own a matte finish Forgeline wheel. I really like the titanium and matte graphite but hear they a prone to staining due to the porous finish? Looking for feedback, especially those who track their cars.

Well sort of. But it's not a matter of porosity, it's a matter of texture. The Satin and Gloss finishes have a smooth surface, which leaves nowhere for dirt and grime to hide. So Satin and Gloss finishes are pretty easy to clean, because the crud just wipes off the surface.

But because the Matte surfaces have some texture, the dirt and grime tends to settle into the low spots and becomes harder to wipe off. It can still be cleaned, but it may take a little more elbow grease.

Definitely the Satin and Gloss finishes are easier to keep clean. If you don't want full gloss but are worried about brake dust/dirt/grime, then go Satin; it's generally a good compromise. Not as shiny as gloss but much easier to clean than matte.

[BuddyP]

Thanks Mark, I don't mind taking extra time to clean. To bad you didn't have a Satin Graphite.

[Forgeline Wheels]

Thanks Mark, I don't mind taking extra time to clean. To bad you didn't have a Satin Graphite.

We CAN do Satin Graphite!

In most cases, we can do any base coat in any/all three gloss levels: matte, satin, or gloss.

[AAQUINO11]

Great info. About to order forgelines for my camaro in matte bronze with gloss black lip.

Mark do you have any pics of satin bronze wheels? Maybe i should switch to that. I really like the look of the dutchboys GA3C on their 71 camaro.

Do you guys by chance do renderings to see different configurations will look like on car/?

[Forgeline Wheels]

Mark do you have any pics of satin bronze wheels?

I'll see what I can dig up. Here are a few.

Do you guys by chance do renderings to see different configurations will look like on car/?

We don't do that in-house. But there are certainly artists who can do that. We've worked quite a bit with Ben Hermance. http://www.hermancedesign.com/