313 colour

timp7748 · 03-21-2014, 12:14 PM

Hi all,

Recently bought some 313s that need a refurb. I'm looking at getting them painted instead of recut but I'm not sure what colour to go for.

At the moment I'm thinking gloss black, however I do have a soft spot for a good old fashioned silver wheel.

Decisions decisions... any input for others would be much appreciated.

gaza01 · 03-21-2014, 12:20 PM

To me part of what makes the 313s is the cut face. Id say refurb back to standard imo!

themanthatcan · 03-21-2014, 12:21 PM

What colour is your car? That can have a big bearing over what wheel colour you ultimately go for.

Have you though about going smoked chrome? Here's mine:

They're quite a bright silver from the front but as you move round the car they look darker. Not a great picture sorry..they look much better in real life.

335d Rocco · 03-21-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gaza01

To me part of what makes the 313s is the cut face. Id say refurb back to standard imo!

+1

timp7748 · 03-21-2014, 12:36 PM

This is how it is at present, but I've got a few plans including a Performance front bumper with carbon fibre splitters, carbon fibre performance spoiler and a gloss black diffuser.

Dsport · 03-21-2014, 03:16 PM

Another vote for recut best looking wheel by far

murkee · 03-21-2014, 03:39 PM

Matey Ive got the 313s on my 335d LCI, I love em....

Mine have been refurbed in satin black however,

the OEM diamond finish is beautiful, why not anthracite? Thatll look lovely

timp7748 · 03-21-2014, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by murkee

Matey Ive got the 313s on my 335d LCI, I love em....

Mine have been refurbed in satin black however,

the OEM diamond finish is beautiful, why not anthracite? Thatll look lovely

Anthracite is an option. Do you have and pics of your black wheels? Cheers mate

themanthatcan · 03-21-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dsport

Another vote for recut best looking wheel by far

The only problem with this is that they *will* need doing again in the not too distant future.

It's just the way of the world with diamond cut wheels and with the number of manufacturers fitting them to new cars at the moment I bet wheel refurbers are rubbing their hands together with glee at the thought of the future business coming their way.

timp7748 · 03-21-2014, 05:18 PM

I forgot to say how much I admire that shadow chrome finish.

Brian mc21 · 03-21-2014, 05:33 PM

On the diamond cut thing. The other half had a civic type r with the upgraded 19 inch rage alloys fitted. These had a diamond cut face. She probably had these on the car for at least a couple of years and they were still almost as good as new. Regular washing etc probably helped.

David c · 03-22-2014, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by themanthatcan

What colour is your car? That can have a big bearing over what wheel colour you ultimately go for.

Have you though about going smoked chrome? Here's mine:

They're quite a bright silver from the front but as you move round the car they look darker. Not a great picture sorry..they look much better in real life.

I've got SGM and these colour wheels really work

M2RTY · 03-22-2014, 02:21 AM

Gloss black always look cheap and really bad next to tyres

Anthracite looks amazing, but some look a bit too "blue" if you know what i mean

E90325iM-SPORT · 03-22-2014, 06:35 AM

Don't change colour on 313s please

timp7748 · 03-22-2014, 07:54 AM

Well after taking on board people's comments, I have decided to have a go at refurbing the wheels myself. Here are some pics of my progress so far.

All ready now for a few coats of lacquer.

themanthatcan · 03-22-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by timp7748

I forgot to say how much I admire that shadow chrome finish.

Thanks buddy

Looks like a nice finish on the wheels, although the keening marks are still quite noticeable.

timp7748 · 03-23-2014, 12:13 PM

Here are 2 wheels done. Before as I bought them and how they are now.

335d Rocco · 03-23-2014, 01:31 PM

Impressive job you've done there mate

gaza01 · 03-23-2014, 02:21 PM

Mate you've done a superb job!!? Love the progress!!!!!

'V' · 03-23-2014, 02:41 PM

Dude's got skills!!!!!!
They look great ,well done fella

Dizzle · 03-24-2014, 06:12 AM

Fantastic job - you get this finsh from a can?

timp7748 · 03-24-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzle

Fantastic job - you get this finsh from a can?

Yes I used a can. Was quite happy with the end result.

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timp7748 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 352 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	313 colour - Edit: DIY refurb Hi all, Recently bought some 313s that need a refurb. I'm looking at getting them painted instead of recut but I'm not sure what colour to go for. At the moment I'm thinking gloss black, however I do have a soft spot for a good old fashioned silver wheel. Decisions decisions... any input for others would be much appreciated. Last edited by timp7748; 03-23-2014 at 12:04 PM..
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gaza01 Colonel 105 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London iTrader: (3)	To me part of what makes the 313s is the cut face. Id say refurb back to standard imo!
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themanthatcan Lieutenant 17 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i MSport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southampton, UK iTrader: (0)	What colour is your car? That can have a big bearing over what wheel colour you ultimately go for. Have you though about going smoked chrome? Here's mine: They're quite a bright silver from the front but as you move round the car they look darker. Not a great picture sorry..they look much better in real life.
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timp7748 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 352 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	This is how it is at present, but I've got a few plans including a Performance front bumper with carbon fibre splitters, carbon fibre performance spoiler and a gloss black diffuser.
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Dsport Lieutenant 24 Rep 480 Posts Drives: E91 320d Lci Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Uk West Yorkshire iTrader: (1)	Another vote for recut best looking wheel by far
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murkee Private 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: MW E92 335d LCI M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Matey Ive got the 313s on my 335d LCI, I love em.... Mine have been refurbed in satin black however, the OEM diamond finish is beautiful, why not anthracite? Thatll look lovely
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timp7748 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 352 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	I forgot to say how much I admire that shadow chrome finish.
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Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	On the diamond cut thing. The other half had a civic type r with the upgraded 19 inch rage alloys fitted. These had a diamond cut face. She probably had these on the car for at least a couple of years and they were still almost as good as new. Regular washing etc probably helped. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400 Last edited by Brian mc21; 03-21-2014 at 05:48 PM..
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M2RTY Member 17 Rep 141 Posts Drives: e46, e93 + f23 M sport verts! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Darlington, UK iTrader: (0)	Gloss black always look cheap and really bad next to tyres Anthracite looks amazing, but some look a bit too "blue" if you know what i mean
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E90325iM-SPORT Captain 20 Rep 784 Posts Drives: E90 325i m-sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: EAST MIDLANDS iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i M-SPORT [6.66]	Don't change colour on 313s please __________________ 2006 325i M-SPORT TITANIUM SILVER //EIBACH SPORTLINES SPRINGS//19'' 359M STYLE WHEELS FROM ****//GLOSS BLACK KIDNEY GRILLS// TINTED REAR WINDOWS
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timp7748 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 352 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	Well after taking on board people's comments, I have decided to have a go at refurbing the wheels myself. Here are some pics of my progress so far. All ready now for a few coats of lacquer.
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timp7748 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 352 Posts Drives: BMW E91 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newquay, Cornwall (UK) iTrader: (2)	Here are 2 wheels done. Before as I bought them and how they are now.
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gaza01 Colonel 105 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London iTrader: (3)	Mate you've done a superb job!!? Love the progress!!!!!
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Dizzle Major 56 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Fantastic job - you get this finsh from a can?
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