Some random person asked how to change a white rim into a black one.

I made this simple and quick tut to show ho I'd do it: (instructions down the bottom)


1st - make your selection around the rim
2nd - copy the rim to a new layer (CTRL+J). then tweak the levels (CTRL+L) and mess around with the sliders until it starts to darken it up a bit.
3rd - merge it all down into the one layer (CTRL+E). then copy the rim to a new layer again and change this layers BLENDING MODE to multiply. lower the opacity if need be.
4th - now you gotta focus on the highlights (to give it a glossy effect) and so paint on a new layer pure white and change the blending mode of this layer to softlight.

I did this in under 5min. If you want more detailed instructions on any steps just ask me.

enjoy.

i have no idea how the hell you just made a white rim black O_o

thats one of the hardest things to do in photoshop but the effect is awesome.

i was like WWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTT :O awsome tut

Awesome work, Mark.

wow nice tut mate. thanks!!
Must give this a try when i have time.

The other way to do it is to mess with the curves Very hard to get a matte black look without a rebrush though

Edit: Just tried this on a few rims quickly, IMO using curves works better for shiny wheels, and Using levels is awsome when the wheel isnt too shiny! I think ill be using it on my next chop =]

good

awesome!!

love it i'll try it out now

cool tut man..

i've used only the LEVELS on my 370z http://www.autemo.com/forums/?t=54

you seems to have More steps than my way ..

i'll try to add some white layer above my next rims ..

thnx