Painting wheel face

Susoa · 10-22-2013, 07:04 PM

I was thinking about having a company paint the face of my rims to match the gray color that's on the inside of the wheel. This would darken the wheel, give it a uniform look, and get rid of the polished machined face which is too shiny for me.

I've powder coated rims before and although this is the most durable finish, the last place I went to blew chunks of metal out of the rim and just powered over it. Plus it's not cheap here, about $180 a wheel, and you have to remove the tires and rebalance which is a pain.

Anybody done this or similar? If so any pics and input would be great.

dhirm5 · 10-23-2013, 07:26 AM

I have the comp pak wheels - style 601M and want to do the same for the same reasons. I've had several people report good results from Wheel Ding King - local to you.

http://nova.backpage.com/AutoService...izing/11683139

richb811 · 10-24-2013, 11:29 AM

It might be a better call to sell your OEM's or trade them for something with a finish you are looking for. The stock wheels will most likely retain their value better with the original finish, as there will be people looking for them for lease returns, ect.

dhirm5 · 10-24-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

It might be a better call to sell your OEM's or trade them for something with a finish you are looking for. The stock wheels will most likely retain their value better with the original finish, as there will most likely be people looking for them for lease returns, ect.

Good point.

Susoa · 10-28-2013, 04:59 PM

Anyone else?

10-22-2013, 07:04 PM	#1
Susoa 4 Star General 51 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2024 X5MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Painting wheel face I was thinking about having a company paint the face of my rims to match the gray color that's on the inside of the wheel. This would darken the wheel, give it a uniform look, and get rid of the polished machined face which is too shiny for me. I've powder coated rims before and although this is the most durable finish, the last place I went to blew chunks of metal out of the rim and just powered over it. Plus it's not cheap here, about $180 a wheel, and you have to remove the tires and rebalance which is a pain. Anybody done this or similar? If so any pics and input would be great.
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dhirm5 Major 177 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2014 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (1)	I have the comp pak wheels - style 601M and want to do the same for the same reasons. I've had several people report good results from Wheel Ding King - local to you. http://nova.backpage.com/AutoService...izing/11683139 __________________ 2017 Porsche 911GTS - Agate Gray on Black 2009 Aston Martin DBS - Casino Royale Gray on Black (sold) 2014 M5 ZCP - Azurite Black over SSII Full (gone) 2009 M5 - Carbon Black over Sepang Full (gone - not forgotten) 2001 740i M-Sport - Carbon Black over Black (gone - not forgotten)
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richb811 466 Rep 4,592 Posts Drives: 2020 G20 330i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (21)	It might be a better call to sell your OEM's or trade them for something with a finish you are looking for. The stock wheels will most likely retain their value better with the original finish, as there will be people looking for them for lease returns, ect. Last edited by richb811; 10-24-2013 at 01:01 PM..
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10-28-2013, 04:59 PM	#5
Susoa 4 Star General 51 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2024 X5MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Anyone else?
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