I need opinions on 197 gunmetal powder coat (pic inside)

mikeokimster · 03-24-2009, 11:10 PM

I am debating about powdercoating the stock wheels to gunmetal. What do you all think. Here is a rough representation:

EDIT: added time attack style

Bimmer Nerd · 03-24-2009, 11:20 PM

matte black or gloss black.

trauma2020 · 03-24-2009, 11:41 PM

i like it.. have you gotten any quotes on about how much it might run you?

mikeokimster · 03-25-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by trauma2020

i like it.. have you gotten any quotes on about how much it might run you?

From what I have read, it will most likely cost $85/wheel from a local shop. My main concern is prolonged durability.

mikeokimster · 03-26-2009, 05:42 PM

edit: added matte + TA rings

mgl · 03-26-2009, 06:20 PM

i'm not a fan of the time attack rings.

as for gunmetal.... thats how my wheels look when i dont wash em. maybe try a gloss?

03-24-2009, 11:10 PM	#1
mikeokimster Lieutenant Colonel 205 Rep 1,699 Posts Drives: e90 jerez m3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Seattle, WA iTrader: (10)	I need opinions on 197 gunmetal powder coat (pic inside) I am debating about powdercoating the stock wheels to gunmetal. What do you all think. Here is a rough representation: EDIT: added time attack style __________________ Current: 10' E90 Jerez M3 DCT ///Mods: Xpel front clip wrap, Nokya 2500k H8 halos, matte grills, IND reflectors, scoops, MS drop-in, MS track pipes, Dinan exhaust, 240E, ESS tune, BBS CHR, s04 255x35 295x30, KW Clubsports, ceramic pads Retired: 08' E92 328i JB 6mt 212 rwhp 190 rwtq Last edited by mikeokimster; 03-26-2009 at 05:45 PM..
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03-24-2009, 11:20 PM	#2
Bimmer Nerd Major General 519 Rep 7,789 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	matte black or gloss black.
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03-24-2009, 11:41 PM	#3
trauma2020 Private 0 Rep 81 Posts Drives: e92 328 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	i like it.. have you gotten any quotes on about how much it might run you?
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03-26-2009, 05:42 PM	#5
mikeokimster Lieutenant Colonel 205 Rep 1,699 Posts Drives: e90 jerez m3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Seattle, WA iTrader: (10)	edit: added matte + TA rings __________________ Current: 10' E90 Jerez M3 DCT ///Mods: Xpel front clip wrap, Nokya 2500k H8 halos, matte grills, IND reflectors, scoops, MS drop-in, MS track pipes, Dinan exhaust, 240E, ESS tune, BBS CHR, s04 255x35 295x30, KW Clubsports, ceramic pads Retired: 08' E92 328i JB 6mt 212 rwhp 190 rwtq
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03-26-2009, 06:20 PM	#6
mgl ________________________ 8 Rep 388 Posts Drives: aw e92 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (9)	i'm not a fan of the time attack rings. as for gunmetal.... thats how my wheels look when i dont wash em. maybe try a gloss?
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