Thoughts on gun metal ZCPs

Dub A · 07-19-2013, 01:53 AM

Thinking of powdering coats my ZCPs to gun metal. My e92 is interlagos blue.

Currently have some curb damage on the rims so my choices are either repair curb rash or PC my rims:

What do you guys think? Will gun metal look good? If I go gun metal should I go polished or matte?

Thoughts?

Alen E90 · 07-19-2013, 03:40 AM

i actually think that the 359M's in GM will look really sick and as far as the finish goes..IMO you should go with matte

W/// · 07-19-2013, 06:49 AM

I'm going to do chrome shadow (pretty much gunmetal) when my rear tires are worn. Currently looking for shops that will repair the curb rash.

1LRM3 · 07-19-2013, 07:11 AM

OP... dependent on the shade of the pc, it could look pretty sweet.

... & maybe someone on here with skills could photoshop a pic for you if you post up your M.

W/// · 07-19-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LRM3

OP... dependent on the shade of the pc, it could look pretty sweet.

... & maybe someone on here with skills could photoshop a pic for you if you post up your M.

Here's what I'm going with:

Chriskm3 · 07-19-2013, 07:54 AM

Gunmetal is an amazing color. Post pics once painted.

RD1M3 · 07-19-2013, 09:31 AM

Agreed, gunmetal would look great. Haven't seen ZCPs, but check out this threat for gunmetal on IB.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=864425

M3Carbon · 07-19-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LRM3

OP... dependent on the shade of the pc, it could look pretty sweet.

... & maybe someone on here with skills could photoshop a pic for you if you post up your M.

Here's what I'm going with:

This should look fantastic! Can't wait for pics!!!

Dub A · 07-19-2013, 12:52 PM

If someone has photoshop skills, that would be really amazing if they could help out.

Ive seen the matte look on IB, im curious to know what it would look like based on W/// 's finish for his gun metal rims he posted above.

Dub A · 07-19-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LRM3

OP... dependent on the shade of the pc, it could look pretty sweet.

... & maybe someone on here with skills could photoshop a pic for you if you post up your M.

Here's what I'm going with:

I went to a PC shop today and they said that this color couldn't be replicated via PC. It would have to be painted.

Are they BSing me?

M3Carbon · 07-19-2013, 08:07 PM

This might work:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOmOIevBIeY

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...metalizer.html

W/// · 07-19-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dub A

I went to a PC shop today and they said that this color couldn't be replicated via PC. It would have to be painted.

Are they BSing me?

To be honest, I'm not sure. This is an E39 M5 OEM finish. The base is a black powdercoat, with silver paint.

Read more about it here:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...finishing.html

PinkFlamingo · 07-21-2013, 07:28 AM

They are not BS'ing you. That picture of the M5 wheel is called shadow chrome. There are few shops that can do that type of work and even fewer that can do it right. It's a 3 step paint process that consists of the base, then special shadow coat and then clear coat. You can't do this with powder coat.

Rk-d · 07-21-2013, 07:34 AM

Agree with others - this is a black base with translucent silver top layer. Regardless, I like gunmetal better anyway. Shadow chrome is a little dated.

One nice thing about gunmetal is that you can't tell when the wheels are dirty. The silver ZCPs look great (have them myself), but keeping them clean is a PITA.

W/// · 07-21-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by robotk

Agree with others - this is a black base with translucent silver top layer. Regardless, I like gunmetal better anyway. Shadow chrome is a little dated.

One nice thing about gunmetal is that you can't tell when the wheels are dirty. The silver ZCPs look great (have them myself), but keeping them clean is a PITA.

Try impossible

Mtxzptlk · 07-21-2013, 04:52 PM

I picked up a set of ZCPs and had them powdercoated in a gunmetal like color - I believe the specific name of the powder was "Black Chrome". I also asked the powdercoater to lower the gloss clear coat to less than 50% since I was not a big fan of shiny wheels.

I was skeptical about my choice but was very satisfied with the results. In low light conditions the wheels looks very dark. In direct or more open light, the wheels appear to be close to OEM ZCP color.

Below is a pic

Low light conditions

In daylight

Hope this helps

W/// · 07-21-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtxzptlk

I picked up a set of ZCPs and had them powdercoated in a gunmetal like color - I believe the specific name of the powder was "Black Chrome". I also asked the powdercoater to lower the gloss clear coat to less than 50% since I was not a big fan of shiny wheels.

I was skeptical about my choice but was very satisfied with the results. In low light conditions the wheels looks very dark. In direct or more open light, the wheels appear to be close to OEM ZCP color.

Below is a pic

Low light conditions

In daylight

Hope this helps

Thanks for sharing. That is a bit darker than what I'd want to go for my car, so this is definitely helpful. Decisions decisions

ruff1017 · 07-22-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dub A

If someone has photoshop skills, that would be really amazing if they could help out.

Ive seen the matte look on IB, im curious to know what it would look like based on W/// 's finish for his gun metal rims he posted above.

Hope this is what you are looking for.

Happy motoring!

ChrisK · 07-22-2013, 11:25 AM

If I do my ZCP's, I want them a gunmetal similar to the inside of 220 wheels. Metallic.

W/// · 07-22-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

If I do my ZCP's, I want them a gunmetal similar to the inside of 220 wheels. Metallic.

Yea I thought about doing the pockets a different color, but figured if I want to go chrome shadow, it's already a somewhat complicated process.

Another shade I'm considering is BBS Diamond Black:

Stainless 45 · 07-22-2013, 02:42 PM

Just dropped mine off to have them powder coated in gloss anthracite- similar to gunmetal- Will post pics when they come back.

ChrisK · 07-22-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Stainless 45

Just dropped mine off to have them powder coated in gloss anthracite- similar to gunmetal- Will post pics when they come back.

Wow sounds nice!

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RD1M3 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 384 Posts Drives: '11 JZB E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	Agreed, gunmetal would look great. Haven't seen ZCPs, but check out this threat for gunmetal on IB. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=864425
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Dub A Dub A 22 Rep 238 Posts Drives: e92 IB Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	If someone has photoshop skills, that would be really amazing if they could help out. Ive seen the matte look on IB, im curious to know what it would look like based on W/// 's finish for his gun metal rims he posted above. Attached Images __________________ 2009 e92 m3 IB - Matte Grills/Gills, Lux v3, KW Sleeve, Akra
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M3Carbon Captain 34 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3, AW/FRE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DC iTrader: (1)	This might work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOmOIevBIeY http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...metalizer.html __________________ Instagram @m3carbon Last edited by M3Carbon; 07-19-2013 at 08:54 PM..
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PinkFlamingo Car Shopping Addict 264 Rep 908 Posts Drives: 981 GT4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	They are not BS'ing you. That picture of the M5 wheel is called shadow chrome. There are few shops that can do that type of work and even fewer that can do it right. It's a 3 step paint process that consists of the base, then special shadow coat and then clear coat. You can't do this with powder coat. __________________
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Rk-d Lieutenant 599 Rep 556 Posts Drives: GT3 Touring, 993 C4S, M2C Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SE iTrader: (1)	Agree with others - this is a black base with translucent silver top layer. Regardless, I like gunmetal better anyway. Shadow chrome is a little dated. One nice thing about gunmetal is that you can't tell when the wheels are dirty. The silver ZCPs look great (have them myself), but keeping them clean is a PITA.
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Mtxzptlk Driving Dog 871 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: 635/1815, X3M Comp Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: That somewhere over the rainbow iTrader: (10)	I picked up a set of ZCPs and had them powdercoated in a gunmetal like color - I believe the specific name of the powder was "Black Chrome". I also asked the powdercoater to lower the gloss clear coat to less than 50% since I was not a big fan of shiny wheels. I was skeptical about my choice but was very satisfied with the results. In low light conditions the wheels looks very dark. In direct or more open light, the wheels appear to be close to OEM ZCP color. Below is a pic Low light conditions In daylight Hope this helps
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Stainless 45 Captain 87 Rep 602 Posts Drives: Last of the V-8 Interceptors Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Just dropped mine off to have them powder coated in gloss anthracite- similar to gunmetal- Will post pics when they come back. __________________ Blue Thunder -2011 LeMans Blue e92 DCT, ZCP, European Delivery. BPM Stage II. Dinan 3.45 Rear. Borla/Encore Innovation Exhaust, LUX Angel Eyes, Forgestar F14's, Turner road armor. "Last of the V-8 Interceptors, a real piece of history..."
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