I bought some new Rock Crawlers for my 4runner, but I'm going to paint my other wheels black for my brother. I can't decide if I should use flat black or gloss black. Pros and cons? Clear coat? I like the gloss on my rock crawlers, but I hear flat is better for touch ups. Anybody have any ideas?

 

When I painted my wheels on 4runner I went with the flat black. They looked pretty good but the thing about flat black is it turns out to be more of a dark gray. Touch ups will be easier and it will be harder to see any imperfections.

If your going for looks id go with the gloss black but if you just want a darker color that you can trash and quickly touchup if needed id go with flat

 

Satin black. Won't be uber shiny and won't look oxidized black/gray. Still easy to respray when needed.