thoughts on painting 313 19"s ?

mikeouk · 07-19-2013, 11:59 AM

some of you may have seen my thread last week I posted after picking up my new car. Over the moon with the car, but theres some corrosion starting on both rear wheels. Dealer has been very good about it and were initially going to swap them under the new car warranty (car is 2 and a half years old), it now transpires that the car didnt come from the factory with these wheels on, they were put on after and only carry a 2 year warranty. So ,they have agreed to get both rear wheels diamond cut and lacquered. This is hassle to me, theres no one local who can diamond cut wheels, so it would mean putting car on axle stands and sending them off.
So now im thinking, should I just suggest having all 4 wheels painted in one colour, i think id be happier with that anyway because I dont think diamond cut finish lasts anywhere near as long as painted.

So id be interested in peoples thoughts, has anyone painted the full wheel on 313's yet? what colour would suit my car (its bluewater)

Kassim786 · 07-19-2013, 03:50 PM

Hmmmm

I guess you could potentially get away with gun metal grey or gloss black

Seen a blue water M3 with black alloys and it look alright

mikeouk · 07-19-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kassim786

Hmmmm

I guess you could potentially get away with gun metal grey or gloss black

Seen a blue water M3 with black alloys and it look alright

Was thinking gunmetal

Kassim786 · 07-19-2013, 04:55 PM

Wouldn't look to bad pal try getting someone on here to photo shop you're cars wheels

I'm pretty sure a dark grey would look just right

bmwak · 07-19-2013, 04:58 PM

How about BMW Ferric Grey? I think thats the inner colour of these anyway, so it would just mean no diamond cut surface.

There's someone selling a refurbed set on eBay in this colour...maybe you can ask your dealer to do this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BM...item27d4b084d4

I have these wheels too and they are a bugger to keep mint in diamond cut form. If I ever have to refurb them i'd go down this route.

Kassim786 · 07-19-2013, 05:02 PM

Couldn't agree with the post above anymore I have the 313M alloys and they are a right pain to keep clean in the diamond cut form

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mikeouk Lieutenant 39 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 325D m sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cumbria iTrader: (0)	thoughts on painting 313 19"s ? some of you may have seen my thread last week I posted after picking up my new car. Over the moon with the car, but theres some corrosion starting on both rear wheels. Dealer has been very good about it and were initially going to swap them under the new car warranty (car is 2 and a half years old), it now transpires that the car didnt come from the factory with these wheels on, they were put on after and only carry a 2 year warranty. So ,they have agreed to get both rear wheels diamond cut and lacquered. This is hassle to me, theres no one local who can diamond cut wheels, so it would mean putting car on axle stands and sending them off. So now im thinking, should I just suggest having all 4 wheels painted in one colour, i think id be happier with that anyway because I dont think diamond cut finish lasts anywhere near as long as painted. So id be interested in peoples thoughts, has anyone painted the full wheel on 313's yet? what colour would suit my car (its bluewater) __________________ 2010 E92 325D M SPORT BLUE WATER, CORAL RED LEATHER
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Kassim786 Lieutenant 43 Rep 480 Posts Drives: Bmw 320d (E93) M-sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (1)	Hmmmm I guess you could potentially get away with gun metal grey or gloss black Seen a blue water M3 with black alloys and it look alright
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Kassim786 Lieutenant 43 Rep 480 Posts Drives: Bmw 320d (E93) M-sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (1)	Wouldn't look to bad pal try getting someone on here to photo shop you're cars wheels I'm pretty sure a dark grey would look just right
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bmwak Major 106 Rep 1,235 Posts Drives: 440i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (4)	How about BMW Ferric Grey? I think thats the inner colour of these anyway, so it would just mean no diamond cut surface. There's someone selling a refurbed set on eBay in this colour...maybe you can ask your dealer to do this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BM...item27d4b084d4 I have these wheels too and they are a bugger to keep mint in diamond cut form. If I ever have to refurb them i'd go down this route.
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Kassim786 Lieutenant 43 Rep 480 Posts Drives: Bmw 320d (E93) M-sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (1)	Couldn't agree with the post above anymore I have the 313M alloys and they are a right pain to keep clean in the diamond cut form
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