Painting Rims

TriX9zero · 05-22-2010, 10:31 PM

Thinking about painting the rims as shown in the pic. The pic was photoshoped by a friend of mine.

Anyone know the approx cost that this would run me?

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 05-22-2010, 11:04 PM

Get them powder coated.. the finish will be more durable and last longer

sbce90 · 05-23-2010, 12:00 AM

i just got my oem 193m rims powder coated the other week. havent looked back since. its not to everyones taste though.

Alexander · 05-23-2010, 03:15 AM

162s don't look good in matte black go gun metal.

syl2us · 05-23-2010, 11:43 AM

Thats going to be an awfully hard color to get IRL...

E92-Lighting · 05-23-2010, 12:12 PM

powdercoat is the best way, and its not too expensive

Spdu4ia · 05-24-2010, 09:05 AM

gloss black or gunmetal for sure... and i've painted a few sets of wheels and powdercoat is 110% better.

cdmst6 · 05-24-2010, 09:28 AM

I have had my rims powdercoated for about 3 weeks now and I can say they are the best investment ever. Powdercoating looks great and is extremely durable.

JDLM · 05-24-2010, 10:09 AM

The BIG book of powdercoating is pretty cool to browse through to find the right color as well

05-22-2010, 10:31 PM	#1
TriX9zero New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2006 325i 6Speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Painting Rims Thinking about painting the rims as shown in the pic. The pic was photoshoped by a friend of mine. Anyone know the approx cost that this would run me?
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05-22-2010, 11:04 PM	#2
Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel 197 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com iTrader: (24)	Get them powder coated.. the finish will be more durable and last longer
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05-23-2010, 12:00 AM	#3
sbce90 Me Boosta 264 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	i just got my oem 193m rims powder coated the other week. havent looked back since. its not to everyones taste though.
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05-23-2010, 03:15 AM	#4
Alexander Mad tyte EuR0 style boooi <--- Joke 252 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: E30, E85, MKVI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Deal's Gap iTrader: (0)	162s don't look good in matte black go gun metal.
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05-23-2010, 11:43 AM	#5
syl2us Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Thats going to be an awfully hard color to get IRL... __________________
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05-23-2010, 12:12 PM	#6
E92-Lighting 889 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	powdercoat is the best way, and its not too expensive
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05-24-2010, 09:05 AM	#7
Spdu4ia New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 135i,330ci Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	gloss black or gunmetal for sure... and i've painted a few sets of wheels and powdercoat is 110% better. __________________ -Travis-
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05-24-2010, 09:28 AM	#8
cdmst6 Private 8 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I have had my rims powdercoated for about 3 weeks now and I can say they are the best investment ever. Powdercoating looks great and is extremely durable. __________________ 06 330i - 6SPD, NAV, SPTS, SIRIUS, Blacked out grille, tail-lights, window trim, 20% tint, powdercoated Beyern 5's Matte Black - GIVE ME MORE TO DO!!!
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05-24-2010, 10:09 AM	#9
JDLM Banned 74 Rep 3,276 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (4)	The BIG book of powdercoating is pretty cool to browse through to find the right color as well
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