Powdercoating

RadM5 · 12-05-2016, 05:05 PM

I have a 2014 m5 SG with the 601 competition wheels. I also have the option with the glossy grill outline, same around the side air intakes, and reflectors blacked out. (i forgot the name of this option). Either way i really like black wheels and wanted to powdercoat either flat black or some level of glossy black to match the highlights of the car. Any opinions would be welcome specifically regarding 20% vs 80% gloss. Tx.

TrevorM3 · 12-05-2016, 05:39 PM

All i can say is, comp wheels look sick in black

spenny_b · 12-05-2016, 06:10 PM

Never tried it, but have seen a lot of folk (US based, mainly) trying out Plasticoat on wheels. Don't think it's quite as well known or maybe as available in the UK.

No idea how resistant to brake temps it is, but does give you the option of reverting back to stock by simply peeling off the coating. May be worth a play before committing to doing the whole set? Plenty of YouTube vids out there too.

TrevorM3 · 12-05-2016, 07:11 PM

plastidip is garbage.

gdavis · 12-05-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

plastidip is garbage.

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evilb · 12-05-2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gdavis

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

plastidip is garbage.

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evilb · 12-05-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Xraym3

I have a 2014 m5 SG with the 601 competition wheels. I also have the option with the glossy grill outline, same around the side air intakes, and reflectors blacked out. (i forgot the name of this option). Either way i really like black wheels and wanted to powdercoat either flat black or some level of glossy black to match the highlights of the car. Any opinions would be welcome specifically regarding 20% vs 80% gloss. Tx.

My opinion is that "Satin" black looks the best, still has some sheen to it, but is less of a pain in the ass to clean than gloss black. On wheels this is a much bigger deal...

Bowser330 · 12-05-2016, 09:20 PM

[IMG]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3765/1...477010d1_o.jpg[/IMG]

RadM5 · 12-05-2016, 09:31 PM

Looks amazing, is that high gloss?

momos750 · 12-05-2016, 10:29 PM

That's definitely high gloss. Those look nice but if you want the stock sheen like on the blk 343M's it's a satin finish.

LI-M5 · 12-05-2016, 11:16 PM

stock sheen is a semi/hi gloss mixx !!

powder is def way togo , hi gloss loooks waay better but will require more upkeep due to dust !

had and have and will cotinue to run hi gloss , just keeps the sheen of the paint w out bringing it down !

hi glosss ftw !!

Bowser330 · 12-06-2016, 08:15 AM

https://europeanautosource.com/blog/...ts-chrome.html

Says "gloss black competition wheels"

*not my car just adding some color to the thread

spenny_b · 12-06-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by evilb

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Ok ok...wasn't suggesting for OP to use it permanently, just to get an idea what his wheels would look like black, before committing to doing the job "proper".

Almaretto · 12-12-2016, 01:35 AM

Plastidip is a great way to check out colors on vehicle before you commit to powder coating.

13M5F10 · 12-12-2016, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Xraym3

I have a 2014 m5 SG with the 601 competition wheels. I also have the option with the glossy grill outline, same around the side air intakes, and reflectors blacked out. (i forgot the name of this option). Either way i really like black wheels and wanted to powdercoat either flat black or some level of glossy black to match the highlights of the car. Any opinions would be welcome specifically regarding 20% vs 80% gloss. Tx.

I've had gloss wheels and also satin black. I felt the satin black complimented the car best and it did not always look as dirty as gloss did.

The satin has just enough gloss to compliment the black accents.

gds52 · 12-21-2016, 09:47 PM

If you still haven't decided, check out my powder coated satin black wheels.

LI-M5 · 12-23-2016, 02:15 PM

looks great , to me thats a semi gloss notta hi glosss

the way i see it there is a

matte
semi
hi gloss black

12-05-2016, 05:05 PM	#1
RadM5 Private 16 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Competition Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: O.C. iTrader: (0)	Powdercoating I have a 2014 m5 SG with the 601 competition wheels. I also have the option with the glossy grill outline, same around the side air intakes, and reflectors blacked out. (i forgot the name of this option). Either way i really like black wheels and wanted to powdercoat either flat black or some level of glossy black to match the highlights of the car. Any opinions would be welcome specifically regarding 20% vs 80% gloss. Tx.
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spenny_b Private 13 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Comp, HS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2005 Lotus Exige S2 ... [0.00] 1993 Porsche 964 Tu ... [0.00]	Never tried it, but have seen a lot of folk (US based, mainly) trying out Plasticoat on wheels. Don't think it's quite as well known or maybe as available in the UK. No idea how resistant to brake temps it is, but does give you the option of reverting back to stock by simply peeling off the coating. May be worth a play before committing to doing the whole set? Plenty of YouTube vids out there too.
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momos750 Captain 143 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2015 M5, 2011 750Li Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	That's definitely high gloss. Those look nice but if you want the stock sheen like on the blk 343M's it's a satin finish. __________________ 2015 M5 - Singapore Grey Metallic - Silverstone Full Merino Interior - Executive Pack - Drivers Assist Pack -Comp Pack -
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LI-M5 Lieutenant 95 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	stock sheen is a semi/hi gloss mixx !! powder is def way togo , hi gloss loooks waay better but will require more upkeep due to dust ! had and have and will cotinue to run hi gloss , just keeps the sheen of the paint w out bringing it down ! hi glosss ftw !!
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12-06-2016, 08:15 AM	#12
Bowser330 Lieutenant Colonel 289 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: i3 REX Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	https://europeanautosource.com/blog/...ts-chrome.html Says "gloss black competition wheels" *not my car just adding some color to the thread
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Almaretto Major General 2374 Rep 8,364 Posts Drives: Test Vehicles Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (0)	Plastidip is a great way to check out colors on vehicle before you commit to powder coating.
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gds52 Colonel 886 Rep 2,720 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Satin Black If you still haven't decided, check out my powder coated satin black wheels. Attached Images
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12-23-2016, 02:15 PM	#17
LI-M5 Lieutenant 95 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	looks great , to me thats a semi gloss notta hi glosss the way i see it there is a matte semi hi gloss black
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