Ok, What Color Powdercoat?

Vacek · 05-25-2009, 12:43 PM

I'm COMPLETELY on the fence here. I have Style 197 rims (BBS) and finally found another set of Rims I like ... VMR 713's .. In Matte Black or GunMetal.

The rims really are not that different in looks, BBS wheels are great wheels, so I'm considering Powder Coating my 197's Matte Black or GunMetal.

Cost difference = $1800.00 or so, after new Rubber for VMR's ..

WHAT the heck do I do? Thoughts? Comments?

Here is my car in current state, for reference:

NiVeDh · 05-25-2009, 12:45 PM

Gunmetal!

ATSR · 05-25-2009, 12:55 PM

I had a Black E92 335xi with the 197 rims and I always wanted to paint them gunmetal. Sometimes when the rims were really dirty, I thought the wheels looked great!

Gunmetal FTW

Aurora Bearialis · 05-25-2009, 01:04 PM

even better, how about a front lip instead?

Vacek · 05-25-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rameal999

even better, how about a front lip instead?

Next on my list

(Yes, I have a list)

Aurora Bearialis · 05-25-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kosaic

Next on my list

(Yes, I have a list)

checkin it twice! haha I voted matte black BTW

lvVIVAlv · 05-25-2009, 01:09 PM

Check me into the box next to Matte! Flat bronze VMR 713s might look good as well

Lobaeux · 05-25-2009, 01:10 PM

I'd say gunmetal, not a fan of black wheels.

Vacek · 05-25-2009, 01:12 PM

Make sure to vote everyone

200Duece · 05-25-2009, 02:14 PM

Go punk rock on that ish and powder them bright green

KkSc · 05-25-2009, 02:26 PM

leave them stock!

Vacek · 05-25-2009, 03:48 PM

Well, This poll is really helping my decision

Keep the votes coming, please

PeteW84 · 05-25-2009, 04:07 PM

+1 on Matte Black

Aramel · 05-25-2009, 06:56 PM

Gunmetal all the way!

Vacek · 05-25-2009, 09:07 PM

I "was" thinking Matte Black, now Gunmetal is tied.

Geesh, thanks for all the help everyone

Craig@SupremePower · 05-25-2009, 09:45 PM

Gunmetal fo sho..

Vacek · 05-26-2009, 07:15 AM

Or ...

"Bronze"

Or ...

"Black Chrome" (with additives to dull down the shine to 10-20% ...)

View Poll Results: My E92 will look best with the 197's Powdered in:
GunMetal	19	55.88%
Matte Black	9	26.47%
Don't Powder, Leave them Stock	6	17.65%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

05-25-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
Vacek Captain 57 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 09 X3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (8)	Ok, What Color Powdercoat? I'm COMPLETELY on the fence here. I have Style 197 rims (BBS) and finally found another set of Rims I like ... VMR 713's .. In Matte Black or GunMetal. The rims really are not that different in looks, BBS wheels are great wheels, so I'm considering Powder Coating my 197's Matte Black or GunMetal. Cost difference = $1800.00 or so, after new Rubber for VMR's .. WHAT the heck do I do? Thoughts? Comments? Here is my car in current state, for reference: Last edited by Vacek; 05-25-2009 at 07:01 PM..
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05-25-2009, 12:45 PM	#2
NiVeDh Major General 426 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	Gunmetal!
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ATSR Captain 45 Rep 852 Posts Drives: 1977 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wellington, FL iTrader: (0)	I had a Black E92 335xi with the 197 rims and I always wanted to paint them gunmetal. Sometimes when the rims were really dirty, I thought the wheels looked great! Gunmetal FTW
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Aurora Bearialis ¡Barça! 168 Rep 12,042 Posts Drives: Rainbow Sandals Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	even better, how about a front lip instead? __________________ Tate's chicken sucks!
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Lobaeux Captain 23 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [0.00] 2001 Subaru Impreza RS [0.00]	I'd say gunmetal, not a fan of black wheels. __________________ 2007 Porsche Cayman S
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Vacek Captain 57 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 09 X3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (8)	Make sure to vote everyone
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	Go punk rock on that ish and powder them bright green
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05-25-2009, 02:26 PM	#11
KkSc Major General 174 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	leave them stock! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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05-25-2009, 03:48 PM	#12
Vacek Captain 57 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 09 X3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (8)	Well, This poll is really helping my decision Keep the votes coming, please
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05-25-2009, 04:07 PM	#13
PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	+1 on Matte Black __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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05-25-2009, 06:56 PM	#14
Aramel Private 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2008 323i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (1)	Gunmetal all the way!
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05-25-2009, 09:07 PM	#15
Vacek Captain 57 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 09 X3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (8)	I "was" thinking Matte Black, now Gunmetal is tied. Geesh, thanks for all the help everyone
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1016 Rep 74,992 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	Gunmetal fo sho..
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05-26-2009, 07:15 AM	#17
Vacek Captain 57 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 09 X3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (8)	Or ... "Bronze" Or ... "Black Chrome" (with additives to dull down the shine to 10-20% ...)
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