ZCP Love

seetully · 12-28-2019, 11:20 PM

2013 Mineral White

RE36TRO · 12-28-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CSL_DNA

Awesome shot. Running any spacers?

wyatth · 12-29-2019, 12:16 AM

^ You’re gonna like the way it fits, I guarantee it. *Men’s Warehouse voice*

Blindside_137 · 12-29-2019, 09:04 AM

Pre-spacer photo. Got 15/12 I'm going to mount this week.

noremaC · 12-29-2019, 05:29 PM

This is likely answered already but I'll ask again:

What is the best approach to refinish ZCP hypersilver wheels? I believe it's a multi-coat painted process vs. a much more common powder coating approach.

Most shops around me default to powder coating.

Going to need curb rash repair during the process as well.

Looking for any experiences someone has had.

BayE30 · 12-30-2019, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by noremaC

This is likely answered already but I'll ask again:

What is the best approach to refinish ZCP hypersilver wheels? I believe it's a multi-coat painted process vs. a much more common powder coating approach.

Most shops around me default to powder coating.

Going to need curb rash repair during the process as well.

Looking for any experiences someone has had.

this color cannot be matched perfectly. also it cannot be replicated in powder coat due to the multicoat process. The last time i had curb damage on mine, i ended up sending out the whole set to be redone so that they would match.

noremaC · 12-30-2019, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SFCM3

this color cannot be matched perfectly. also it cannot be replicated in powder coat due to the multicoat process. The last time i had curb damage on mine, i ended up sending out the whole set to be redone so that they would match.

Thanks. Not looking to match a couple - going to send all 4 out to be stripped and being redone. Just need to figure out how to ask a shop to replicate the color as closely as possible. Don't want to deal with degradation like you see with a lot of refinishes - even the good ones.

kcdedric · 12-30-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by noremaC

Thanks. Not looking to match a couple - going to send all 4 out to be stripped and being redone. Just need to figure out how to ask a shop to replicate the color as closely as possible. Don't want to deal with degradation like you see with a lot of refinishes - even the good ones.

I just had a set refinished using a multi-stage paint process. The local shop I used has done many sets in the OEM hyper silver and the end result is virtually indistinguishable from the OEM finish.

I started the process by looking at powder coating due to its durability, but what I found from the folks over on M3Forum is that the hyper silver's luster is basically impossible to replicate with powder. You can get somewhat close by blasting it with fine grit glass media (>=300 grit when most shops will only go up to around 80 grit) during the prep process, but the final finish will still end up looking more dull and gray than multi-stage paint.

If the OEM hyper silver finish is what you're after, then your best bet is to find a shop near you that has successfully replicated the paint process before. Ask them if they've done hyper silver M3 wheels. It may make sense to ship them out if you take the cost of a brand new set into account.

PTRAN · 12-30-2019, 03:40 PM

Better off buying a fresh set from tischerbmw. Price is pretty reasonable. Sell the old ones.

Blindside_137 · 12-30-2019, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PTRAN

Better off buying a fresh set from tischerbmw. Price is pretty reasonable. Sell the old ones.

That's what I was going to say. Price gap may not be too far off going this route vs refinishing four wheels.

ZCP wheels are in high demand.

CSL_DNA · 12-31-2019, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

^ Nice shot! Still have your IB E46?

Yes I Do!

CSL_DNA · 12-31-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RE36TRO

Awesome shot. Running any spacers?

yes 15/12

Longboarder · 01-05-2020, 07:06 PM

Looks nice dirty too

Space Fox · 01-05-2020, 07:39 PM

Last shots before throwing some spacers on this week. I went with a less aggressive 12/10. Trying to have them in before the car goes in to Festival of Speed St Pete next weekend. Will follow up w/ pictures once installed.

Blindside_137 · 01-07-2020, 07:29 AM

Got my 15/12 setup mounted and love it. No rubbing or vibrations.

skyw4lker808 · 01-07-2020, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PTRAN

Fresh wheels at ACM

looks fantastic, I love the stance. Beautiful e92

E9xx · 01-08-2020, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by oeM3jr83

Weekend warrior

Car looks great, are you on zcp stock suspension? Or spacers?

CSL_DNA · 01-10-2020, 10:51 AM

Siajoon · 01-10-2020, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Got my 15/12 setup mounted and love it. No rubbing or vibrations.

15/12 is perfect! Installed this spec on my e90 couple months back and I absolutely love the stance.. gives it a very "bulldog-like" stance!

Enjoy, and pretty ride !

Helmsman · 01-11-2020, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CSL_DNA

Great pictures. Realize now Michelin PSS look better than PS4S. Spacers here yes?

wyatth · 01-11-2020, 03:08 PM

^ First I’ve heard that. What makes ya think so?
Previous page he confirmed 15/12 spacers.

RE36TRO · 01-11-2020, 04:20 PM

Would anyone know if 12mm squared would suffice? I already have 75mm stud conversions (front/rear) so going 15mm spacer would require me to upgrade to 90mm front studs.

12-28-2019, 11:20 PM	#1079
seetully Captain 49 Rep 770 Posts Drives: '13 E92 ///M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: BG-KY / NSH-TN iTrader: (17)	2013 Mineral White
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12-29-2019, 12:16 AM	#1081
wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	^ You’re gonna like the way it fits, I guarantee it. Men’s Warehouse voice
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12-29-2019, 09:04 AM	#1082
Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Pre-spacer photo. Got 15/12 I'm going to mount this week. Attached Images
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12-29-2019, 05:29 PM	#1083
noremaC . 242 Rep 714 Posts Drives: e90M Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	This is likely answered already but I'll ask again: What is the best approach to refinish ZCP hypersilver wheels? I believe it's a multi-coat painted process vs. a much more common powder coating approach. Most shops around me default to powder coating. Going to need curb rash repair during the process as well. Looking for any experiences someone has had. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2009 Alpine White/Black e90 m3 Past: 2008 Interlagos/Black e92 m3
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12-30-2019, 03:40 PM	#1087
PTRAN Private First Class 315 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2012 MW M3 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (0)	Better off buying a fresh set from tischerbmw. Price is pretty reasonable. Sell the old ones. __________________ IG
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01-05-2020, 07:06 PM	#1091
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01-05-2020, 07:39 PM	#1092
Space Fox Captain 1042 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2012 Space Grey e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Last shots before throwing some spacers on this week. I went with a less aggressive 12/10. Trying to have them in before the car goes in to Festival of Speed St Pete next weekend. Will follow up w/ pictures once installed.
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01-07-2020, 07:29 AM	#1093
Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Got my 15/12 setup mounted and love it. No rubbing or vibrations. Attached Images
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01-10-2020, 10:51 AM	#1096
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01-11-2020, 03:08 PM	#1099
wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	^ First I’ve heard that. What makes ya think so? Previous page he confirmed 15/12 spacers.
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01-11-2020, 04:20 PM	#1100
RE36TRO Lieutenant 212 Rep 431 Posts Drives: ///E36,E46,E92,F80 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (5)	Would anyone know if 12mm squared would suffice? I already have 75mm stud conversions (front/rear) so going 15mm spacer would require me to upgrade to 90mm front studs.
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