Should I powercoat e92 competition package wheels?

SpeedyM3 · 05-05-2012, 03:40 AM

My new e92 will be coming in soon and I was wondering if I should powercoat the wheels black when they get here or if I should just keep them and order different wheels? What do you guys think

Also its Alpine white

BreakPoint · 05-05-2012, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyM3

My new e92 will be coming in soon and I was wondering if I should powercoat the wheels black when they get here or if I should just keep them and order different wheels? What do you guys think

Sell them to me and get a different set.

Keep them original

ThunderMoose · 05-05-2012, 06:07 AM

I have black powder coated 359M's (comp pack rims) on Space Gray. I like them.

LarThaL · 05-05-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyM3

My new e92 will be coming in soon and I was wondering if I should powercoat the wheels black when they get here or if I should just keep them and order different wheels? What do you guys think

I personally don't like black wheels because you can't see the design of the wheels as well. IMO, if you want to do black wheels, you need a bigger brake rotor and silver calipers so the wheels have a better contrasting background. That said, there are obviously a lot of people who love black wheels.

One important question......what color is your car?

Car54 · 05-05-2012, 07:37 AM

Plastidip them...it's semi permanent.

pedrobot · 05-05-2012, 08:48 AM

Personally I would just get a new set or leave them as is.

bsiciliano · 05-05-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

I have black powder coated 359M's (comp pack rims) on Space Gray. I like them.

I have them powder coated textured matte black on space gray was well. I Get compliments all the time.

Also, if you are like me and you curb them like a dope, easily repaired with a extra thick black Sharpie. No BS.

C|3R1C · 05-05-2012, 01:56 PM

Like what Car54 said... plastidip them. Search it on this forum. It is good stuff and if you do not like it, then you can take it off.

Also take a look at dipyourcar.com

dibxna · 05-05-2012, 02:05 PM

plastidip is good from the stuff seen so far. and very quickly reversible.

andddd i have to say this because im a troll for the day. power coating.. whats that?!

FJS · 05-05-2012, 03:24 PM

Think about it and look at many pics as you can on styles and colors and then see what you want to do, after all, it's your car and do what you want, you have to see it and live with it.

DARK_M3 · 05-05-2012, 03:37 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=679996

yoelev · 05-05-2012, 05:06 PM

AW with black wheels looks great bc of the contrast of white and the link to the CF roof. And I suppose jet black if you're going for the "murdered" look. I can't believe I typed that.

avex8 · 05-05-2012, 05:33 PM

sell it and buy the replica

Talk2meg00se · 05-05-2012, 05:51 PM

Recently added OEM GTS wheels + akrapovic slip-on (with black tips) +MS spacers (15/12) to my silverstone m3.

the black comp wheels are pure sex in my opinion. look even better in person.

Mjolnir · 05-05-2012, 05:51 PM

How much HP do you gain from the "power coat"?

Singletrack · 05-05-2012, 06:02 PM

Depends on car color IMHO. Can't go wrong either way though - ZCP wheels look great in both silver or gloss/matte black.

09E92M34ME · 05-05-2012, 06:06 PM

I have the OEM GTS satin black wheels and love them. I would powder coat them.

dibxna · 05-05-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Talk2meg00se

Recently added OEM GTS wheels + akrapovic slip-on (with black tips) +MS spacers (15/12) to my silverstone m3.

the black comp wheels are pure sex in my opinion. look even better in person.

looks great but your profile says los angeles but im pretty sure thats an az plate... r u in az now?

Talk2meg00se · 05-05-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dibxna

looks great but your profile says los angeles but im pretty sure thats an az plate... r u in az now?

nah, live in LA though have an AZ plate. it's a long story.

SpeedyM3 · 05-05-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LarThaL

I personally don't like black wheels because you can't see the design of the wheels as well. IMO, if you want to do black wheels, you need a bigger brake rotor and silver calipers so the wheels have a better contrasting background. That said, there are obviously a lot of people who love black wheels.

One important question......what color is your car?

Alpine white

cntgetm3 · 05-05-2012, 07:46 PM

+1 on the plastidip. Cheap, easy and reversible .... and DAMN SEXY

tibra1 · 05-05-2012, 08:17 PM

Leave em original..nothing sexier than the OEM laquered finish

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Car54 Captain Drives: 1999 Z3 Mcoupe \| 2008 M3/4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 825 iTrader: (1)	Plastidip them...it's semi permanent. __________________ Craig Brickner BMW CCA/PBOC/Chin Motorsports DE Instructor Click to Join: BMWCCA # 366493

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C\|3R1C So Kewl Guy Drives: 2010 E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 407 iTrader: (0)	Like what Car54 said... plastidip them. Search it on this forum. It is good stuff and if you do not like it, then you can take it off. Also take a look at dipyourcar.com __________________ 2010 E93 M3 / AA Catless X-Pipe / AA Catback / Vorsteiner Vented Hood and Bootlid E93 Trunk / ADV1 7.1 Wheels GB / LS3 LED Lights / AFE Stage 2 / Velos Designwerks Tune In progress: AA Pulley

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dibxna Lieutenant Drives: 2009 LMB e90 m3 sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: arizona Posts: 551 iTrader: (0)	plastidip is good from the stuff seen so far. and very quickly reversible. andddd i have to say this because im a troll for the day. power coating.. whats that?! __________________ 09' E90 M3 :: Le Mans Blue w/ silver novillo :: DCT 66' 427 Big Block Corvette :: Maroon :: Straight Piped 56' ford f-100 truck :: NSX blue :: lowered :: custom interior :: custom audio :: colorado custom wheels

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yoelev Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	AW with black wheels looks great bc of the contrast of white and the link to the CF roof. And I suppose jet black if you're going for the "murdered" look. I can't believe I typed that. __________________ 2012 Jerez E92, bamboo (non ext), DCT, ZCP, cold weather, premium, CF roof. and lots of Dinan work

05-05-2012, 06:07 AM	#3
ThunderMoose Captain Drives: 2009 C2S and 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 887 iTrader: (0)	I have black powder coated 359M's (comp pack rims) on Space Gray. I like them.

05-05-2012, 08:48 AM	#6
pedrobot Second Lieutenant Drives: O-ATE e92 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 248 iTrader: (0)	Personally I would just get a new set or leave them as is.

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FJS Private First Class Drives: M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Think about it and look at many pics as you can on styles and colors and then see what you want to do, after all, it's your car and do what you want, you have to see it and live with it.

05-05-2012, 03:37 PM	#11
DARK_M3 Banned Drives: 08 E90, 89 Grand Wagoneer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,294 iTrader: (3)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=679996

05-05-2012, 05:33 PM	#13
avex8 Lieutenant Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3, 2013 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 550 iTrader: (2)	sell it and buy the replica

05-05-2012, 05:51 PM	#14
Talk2meg00se First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 387 iTrader: (0)	Recently added OEM GTS wheels + akrapovic slip-on (with black tips) +MS spacers (15/12) to my silverstone m3. the black comp wheels are pure sex in my opinion. look even better in person. Attached Images

05-05-2012, 05:51 PM	#15
Mjolnir Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 Le Mans Blue ZCP DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 264 iTrader: (0)	How much HP do you gain from the "power coat"?

05-05-2012, 06:02 PM	#16
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 12 AW X5d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,800 iTrader: (3)	Depends on car color IMHO. Can't go wrong either way though - ZCP wheels look great in both silver or gloss/matte black. __________________ Singletrack's M3 iND/Singletrack's X5d

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09E92M34ME Captain Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 820 iTrader: (0)	I have the OEM GTS satin black wheels and love them. I would powder coat them. __________________ 09 E92 M3,AW/FR. MODS:Performane Kidney Grills,Side Gills,Exhaust Tips,Gloss Black M3 Badge,BMW Performance Pedals,359 Satin Black GTS Wheels,285/30/19R & 255/35/19F PS2's,Dinan Stage I Suspension,Macht Schnell Spacers 12mmF,10mmR,ApePerformance Filter,Carbon Fiber Hood Vents,Rear Fogs,Euphoria 6k,LCI Tails,LUX v3,OEM IND Painted Alpine White CF Performance Spoiler, Front Splitters, and Front Reflectors.

05-05-2012, 07:46 PM	#21
cntgetm3 Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jville, NC Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	+1 on the plastidip. Cheap, easy and reversible .... and DAMN SEXY __________________ [IMG]http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=133578&d=1204654487[/IMG Lux v3, IND, V1 Hardwire, ZHP lighted shift knob, Megan Racing Axel Back, Topspeed race x-pipe, MS filter, Arkym Diffuser, and still more to come.

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tibra1 Banned Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,779 iTrader: (4)	Leave em original..nothing sexier than the OEM laquered finish

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