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02-20-2013, 12:06 PM | #1 |
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Polished ZCP 359Ms
Has anyone tried taking their 359M's into a wheel refinisher to get it redone in a high polished scheme? Is there any disadvantages of doing this to a cast wheel? Thinking about doing it.... got a quote for $100 a wheel.
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02-20-2013, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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02-20-2013, 12:28 PM | #6 |
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02-20-2013, 01:12 PM | #7 |
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Can't comment on the safety of this, but I would be interested to see how this turns out. I think it would look great - the ZCPs already have an almost polished look to them, as it is.
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02-20-2013, 07:06 PM | #8 |
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i say try it out, it deff would look f.in sexy
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02-20-2013, 07:49 PM | #11 |
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Might as well go with chrome if that's the look you're going for. Very similar look, but the chrome is much easier to clean.
That style of wheel is a pain to clean as is, wouldn't want to clean a polished version on a regular basis. |
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02-20-2013, 08:20 PM | #12 |
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I'd be down for a machined face, especially if you could make the back portion dark grey like the BMW Performance wheels. See below...
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02-20-2013, 09:48 PM | #14 |
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Yes a machined or brushed finish would look really nice. Ask FLOSS to do it, this guy takes wheels to another level. How much of a polish are you thinking about? You could have it done and if you want to add a little more depth you could leave the face and paint the inners a charcoal or silver.
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02-21-2013, 08:10 AM | #15 |
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It won't hurt the wheel at all I have had polished wheels on my other cars just be prepared to sit there and clean them for a while if the wheels are raw finish and not clear coated. Me personally I love the raw finish but don't enjoy cleaning them as much anymore. Another advantage to leaving them raw, if you scratch them a little, you could just wet sand that spot and get imperfections out yourself with a little polish and time.
Its safe as long as they don't have to take like 5mm of metal to get imperfections out. |
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03-01-2013, 07:41 AM | #17 |
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I have a set of used ZCP's on the way and will get all the curbed area repaired, then finishing it in shadow chrome (E39 M5 wheels are finished this way).
Why am I doing it? Because as much as I'd like a set of brand new wheels for $3k + tires, I'm more comfortable paying what I'm paying while still putting a personal touch on my car.
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Any updates?
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07-15-2013, 02:45 PM | #20 |
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I have gone as far as using a compound and polish to remove some light scratches and swirls. Sounds like the OP wants to lay down a new finish on the wheels
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07-16-2013, 11:37 PM | #22 |
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Agreed. Plus IMHO, it hides the crazy design of the ZCP's.
I'm contemplating powdercoating mine. Thinking similar finish to BBS' Diamond Black finish.
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