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[Wally1552]

So time has come to powder coat my zcp wheels. Seems like hyper silver is this mythical color no one can replicate . What gives? Isn't there just a basic paint code i can give the shop?

Has anyone successfully matched hypersilver pls post pics?

[mapster37]

i had my set powder coated and i think its pretty damn close to oem....[IMG]undefined[/IMG]

[Wally1552]

Pics didn't come through. What did you tell the shop or did they have a wheel as reference?

[mapster37]

i just told them i wanted them the same color as when i dropped them off.

[SAMM3Y]

There's a three coat process to achieve M "hyper silver" finish. You won't achieve it powder coating, only painting. PC'ing will be a more durable finish but won't get you the shadowy luster one desires from a ZCP stock wheel. Google any where close to you who offer wheel refinishing for insurance companies.. any car that's been involved in an accident will always get a used "matched" wheel to keep costs lower.. Ask your local if they can paint them.

[Wally1552]

Meh dont want to paint. In my experience painting wheels have chipped apart badly. Definitely looking to powder coat this time around.

[SAMM3Y]

This is a painted wheel, has more depth than a powder coated. This was refinished. There's a few different methods for pc'ing metallic coats..
Find a reputable shop and see how well they can match one. They'll get close enough, I get the want to powder coat but a cleared painted will always look better.

[Blindside_137]

If it's too concerning to replicate, some just sell current wheels and pick up brand new ones.

I think I would consider that route instead of the potential nightmare being unsatisfied with a poor matching powdercoat. I actually think I would just get a square setup of rear wheels.

[Wally1552]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

If it's too concerning to replicate, some just sell current wheels and pick up brand new ones.

I think I would consider that route instead of the potential nightmare being unsatisfied with a poor matching powdercoat. I actually think I would just get a square setup of rear wheels.

Hmmmmmmm

[6ixSpd]

It can totally be achieved via powder coating. I had two of them refinished to match two originals, and the finish was absolutely flawless compared to the originals. I think it needs a white base coat with super chrome powder on top. This is with respect to Prismatic Powders.

[Wally1552]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

It can totally be achieved via powder coating. I had two of them refinished to match two originals, and the finish was absolutely flawless compared to the originals. I think it needs a white base coat with super chrome powder on top. This is with respect to Prismatic Powders.

So I my wheels don't have original hypersilver on them but happy to hear pc looks close. I looked up their website and found BMW silver is that what you got? Got anynpics?

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by Wally1552

So I my wheels don't have original hypersilver on them but happy to hear pc looks close. I looked up their website and found BMW silver is that what you got? Got anynpics?

Prismatics bmw silver doesn't look very close to our tone. Pacific or some of the others might be close. Worth it to send them an email and ask

[e46IX]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

It can totally be achieved via powder coating. I had two of them refinished to match two originals, and the finish was absolutely flawless compared to the originals. I think it needs a white base coat with super chrome powder on top. This is with respect to Prismatic Powders.

Which local shop did you get the powdercoating done by? I have the ZCP wheels in black that I want to refinish to Hyper Silver.

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by e46IX

Which local shop did you get the powdercoating done by? I have the ZCP wheels in black that I want to refinish to Hyper Silver.

Union Rim Repair. Amazing work, I think they call it Sterling Silver at that shop.