Composition and paint of M3 18" OEM 260M Rim

Eliminator · 05-24-2009, 09:11 AM

Why can't i find any specs on this rim!!!

I want to re-paint and finish a small scuff on the 260M OEM 18" rim. Does anybody know the paint code, is it clear coated, or powder coated?

Thx!

askiles · 05-24-2009, 10:06 AM

I have a feeling it is powder coated, and does have a clear coat.

-Andy

Eliminator · 05-24-2009, 01:09 PM

Thanks Andy, you might be on to something. You say that possible the paint is powder and the top coat is clear coat.

askiles · 05-24-2009, 01:18 PM

I just had set of wheels completely stripped and refinished. The way they do it, is prime the wheels by powder coat, paint the wheels with a PPG paint, and the clear the wheels with powder coat. This allows a bigger selection of colors. I am not sure if this is what BMW does or not. I am sure it is powder coat in some way as it is stronger. I am also sure there is a clear over the machined areas to keep it from wearing.

-Andy

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Eliminator First Lieutenant 33 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 SSII 6M, '87 911 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Composition and paint of M3 18" OEM 260M Rim Why can't i find any specs on this rim!!! I want to re-paint and finish a small scuff on the 260M OEM 18" rim. Does anybody know the paint code, is it clear coated, or powder coated? Thx!
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askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	I have a feeling it is powder coated, and does have a clear coat. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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Eliminator First Lieutenant 33 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 SSII 6M, '87 911 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Thanks Andy, you might be on to something. You say that possible the paint is powder and the top coat is clear coat.
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askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	I just had set of wheels completely stripped and refinished. The way they do it, is prime the wheels by powder coat, paint the wheels with a PPG paint, and the clear the wheels with powder coat. This allows a bigger selection of colors. I am not sure if this is what BMW does or not. I am sure it is powder coat in some way as it is stronger. I am also sure there is a clear over the machined areas to keep it from wearing. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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