Powder coating...

Rzrdogg55 · 08-15-2019, 03:57 PM

Black car... gloss black, matte black, or gun metal powder coated wheels. Opinions?

kevin @ eas · 08-15-2019, 04:10 PM

Go gunmetal, gives the car a better contrast.

BayE30 · 08-15-2019, 04:12 PM

+1 for gunmetal.

Jayis20 · 08-15-2019, 04:43 PM

Go gun metal

Dpc2u · 08-15-2019, 04:59 PM

Yep, agree on the gunmetal. Compliments the black and provides a nice subtle contrast.

MaximusB · 08-15-2019, 05:39 PM

Or bronze? I always like bronze wheels on black car.

Also I heard that it is not recommended to powder coat wheels because the heat from the oven may affect the wheel strength. Although it can be done as I've seen powder coated wheels before.

dparm · 08-15-2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

Go gunmetal, gives the car a better contrast.

This is the correct answer. Black on black looks like a police car, plus black wheels can look weird against the brownish-black tire rubber (unless you're religious about tire shine). Gunmetal or graphite will pop.

I would suggest satin finish. It will hide dirt and dust better than gloss and matte. Example:
https://forgeline.com/customer-gallery/dan-parmelee

wyatth · 08-15-2019, 05:51 PM

Not matte black.

I'd do gunmetal for the slight contrast.

dparm · 08-15-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MaximusB

Also I heard that it is not recommended to powder coat wheels because the heat from the oven may affect the wheel strength. Although it can be done as I've seen powder coated wheels before.

Cheap and sloppy powdercoaters will just rush it and use improper technique, which could weaken the wheel, yes. Take it to a place that understands this and will spend the time to do it properly.

There is nothing inherent to powdercoating that will weaken a wheel. Tons of high-end forged race wheels are powdercoated.

BayE30 · 08-15-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Cheap and sloppy powdercoaters will just rush it and use improper technique, which could weaken the wheel, yes. Take it to a place that understands this and will spend the time to do it properly.

There is nothing inherent to powdercoating that will weaken a wheel. Tons of high-end forged race wheels are powdercoated.

add to this, do you have any idea how hot wheels get when tracking due to heat transfer from brakes??? pretty sure they get hotter tracking than a PC oven.

SAMM3Y · 08-15-2019, 08:40 PM

I have satin black on jet black car... not a big fan tbh but they were cheap like the budgie.

IanMan · 08-15-2019, 08:50 PM

Gloss blackkkkk......

Rzrdogg55 · 08-16-2019, 09:02 PM

Or leave it stock...

SAMM3Y · 08-16-2019, 09:31 PM

I think after seeing the new polished and brushed clear options from APEX.... I'm gonna be going brushed clear ec7's on my next set

panda-R · 08-17-2019, 07:04 AM

Silver!

Helmsman · 08-17-2019, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by panda-R

Silver!

This, even more so on a dark/black car.

timothy2001 · 08-17-2019, 08:11 PM

Here is a shot of dark bronze. Not for everyone but I love how it looks.

timothy2001 · 08-17-2019, 08:17 PM

Under certain lighting conditions they can look black.

Blindside_137 · 08-18-2019, 11:23 AM

Depends on the wheels. Post a pic of the wheels you're talking about.

If it's ZCP's, stick with silver.

Rzrdogg55 · 08-18-2019, 07:28 PM

As of now

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kevin @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2911 Rep 21,718 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (22)	Go gunmetal, gives the car a better contrast. __________________ Kevin S. \| european auto source (eas) email: kevin@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x31 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
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BayE30 Lieutenant Colonel 1341 Rep 1,881 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (5)	+1 for gunmetal. __________________ I am never able to post pictures on forums, all my pics are on IG @baye30 https://www.instagram.com/baye30/ Current Garage - [2011 E90 M3 ZCP] [2005 E53 X5 3.0 Sport] [1988 E30 325IS 24V]
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MaximusB Major 1394 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 13 Frozen White E92 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Or bronze? I always like bronze wheels on black car. Also I heard that it is not recommended to powder coat wheels because the heat from the oven may affect the wheel strength. Although it can be done as I've seen powder coated wheels before.
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wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Not matte black. I'd do gunmetal for the slight contrast.
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SAMM3Y Colonel 3085 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	I think after seeing the new polished and brushed clear options from APEX.... I'm gonna be going brushed clear ec7's on my next set __________________ 9ers
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