Painting RGRs

FormerRotor · 03-14-2013, 08:07 PM

So, would it be a sin to paint BBS RGRs Blue? I was thinking something along the lines of Volks mag blue, but just a bit darker? I'm guessing it will hurt resale value unless it turns out to look amazing. I want them to be dark enough that they do not SCREAM.

The car is AW if it matters to you.

FormerRotor · 03-14-2013, 08:21 PM

Some food for thought...

FormerRotor · 03-16-2013, 08:31 PM

Dead heat in the polls so far. Dropped by the wheel shop today to pick the color. I'll leave you guessing as to the selection, but here are some shots of the prepped wheels (over 18 only, nude BBS below):

...I'm actually digging the brushed look.

Hybrid For Life · 03-17-2013, 03:56 AM

brushed look? looks more sand/bead blasted finish to me

FormerRotor · 03-17-2013, 07:38 AM

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brushed look? looks more sand/bead blasted finish to me

Lol, yeah, but you get what I mean. The bare aluminum look. Obviously "unprotected" was not what I am going for, but these babies look as good naked as they do finished. Hopefully the paint does them justice.

FormerRotor · 03-22-2013, 10:41 PM

Continued here as a picture thread as that is what it was becoming anyway.

FormerRotor · 03-23-2013, 08:34 AM

I love how now that they are stripped people are saying "Never!" (And voting double at that) even if the OEM finish is worn.

FormerRotor · 03-26-2013, 05:17 AM

Talk abut a split decision...
Never. 3
Only if worn. 3
Sure, why not. 2
Rock the blue. 3

...I guess it's true what mommy tells me, "it's what's on the inside that counts."

Envuks · 03-26-2013, 06:44 AM

Blue, no.... I'm thinking of buying the size I want (only avail in gunmetal) and power coating them sliver as soon as I buy them... That is, if tirerack can get it together and get them for me.

N8N · 03-26-2013, 07:04 AM

Turn the lips on a lathe, leave the centers blasted, then clear? Just a thought

Br0okLYnzSouLJa · 03-26-2013, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Envuks

Blue, no.... I'm thinking of buying the size I want (only avail in gunmetal) and power coating them sliver as soon as I buy them... That is, if tirerack can get it together and get them for me.

Yea same boat here... tirerack where you at?

xzibit a · 03-26-2013, 07:16 AM

Need a lighter blue than the mag blue though, i would go ford sonic blue, or subaru World rally blue. But i am partial to blue wheels on a white car. As i just put on a set of blue wheels. When do you wanna come check my car out, it might pull you one direction or the other

Envuks · 03-26-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Envuks

Blue, no.... I'm thinking of buying the size I want (only avail in gunmetal) and power coating them sliver as soon as I buy them... That is, if tirerack can get it together and get them for me.

Yea same boat here... tirerack where you at?

Yeah, I have had my first AWFUL experience with tirerack on this (attempted) purchase.... I hope it's not a sign of things to come....

FormerRotor · 03-26-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Envuks

Blue, no.... I'm thinking of buying the size I want (only avail in gunmetal) and power coating them sliver as soon as I buy them... That is, if tirerack can get it together and get them for me.

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Originally Posted by Br0okLYnzSouLJa

Yea same boat here... tirerack where you at?

Way sizes are you guys trying to get? I like silver, but even their silver is truly a hyper silver (silver on white wet on wet then cleared) and I didn't want something that looks too close to the factory without actually being factory (I'm OCD like that). Worst case scenario, I can always re-paint.

FormerRotor · 03-26-2013, 10:43 AM

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Need a lighter blue than the mag blue though, i would go ford sonic blue, or subaru World rally blue. But i am partial to blue wheels on a white car. As i just put on a set of blue wheels. When do you wanna come check my car out, it might pull you one direction or the other

I wound up picking the Ford GT Midnight Blue Clearcoat Metallic...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818940

I like it because it is very dark in low light conditions, navy ish in medium light and metallic & bright in direct light. Hopefully it provides some good contrast. I'd love to check out your ride though. Where in Nova do you usually spend your time? I'm all, over the place during the day.

I use my car to drive around clients so I can't do anything too loud as some are pretty conservative.

FormerRotor · 03-26-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Envuks

Blue, no.... I'm thinking of buying the size I want (only avail in gunmetal) and power coating them sliver as soon as I buy them... That is, if tirerack can get it together and get them for me.

I like the idea but I'd be concerned about durability. I seriously considered polished lip with silver painted center and red centercaps...always a winning look

xzibit a · 03-26-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FormerRotor

I wound up picking the Ford GT Midnight Blue Clearcoat Metallic...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818940

I like it because it is very dark in low light conditions, navy ish in medium light and metallic & bright in direct light. Hopefully it provides some good contrast. I'd love to check out your ride though. Where in Nova do you usually spend your time? I'm all, over the place during the day.

I use my car to drive around clients so I can't do anything too loud as some are pretty conservative.

im almost always in the dulles corridor, Ashburn, sterling, chantilly, centerville, herndon, leesburg, reston

I see your reasoning and i fully agree with your color choice in that case

VMRWheels · 03-26-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FormerRotor

Some food for thought...

If you can find something like this, I think blue would look good.

FormerRotor · 03-26-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

If you can find something like this, I think blue would look good.

Does this do it for you?

Envuks · 03-26-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FormerRotor

Way sizes are you guys trying to get? I like silver, but even their silver is truly a hyper silver (silver on white wet on wet then cleared) and I didn't want something that looks too close to the factory without actually being factory (I'm OCD like that). Worst case scenario, I can always re-paint.

Try into get a 18x9.5 et 33.

BBS makes them, but only in the gunmetal color. I really wanted them in sliver. The front size comes in both gunmetal and silver so my issue is only with the rear.

I think I'm going to get the gunmetal, but the first rep I spoke with at tirerack said they couldn't get them. Thank god for Gary on here because he corrected the situation.

FormerRotor · 04-13-2013, 07:13 PM

A little update for you folks (pardon the crapberry pic)

They aren't 100% finished yet, still some buffing, etc. To do prior to tire mounting. All should be in my hands and hopefully on my car in time for the next cars & coffee

xzibit a · 04-13-2013, 07:59 PM

NICE!!! after you get them on we should get together and have a blue wheel shoot

View Poll Results: Should BBS wheels be repainted?
Never!	5	23.81%
Only if the finish is worn & refinishing is in an original BBS color.	6	28.57%
Sure, why not?	6	28.57%
Yes & rock them in blue!	4	19.05%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

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03-17-2013, 03:56 AM	#4
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03-26-2013, 06:44 AM	#9
Envuks Captain 26 Rep 741 Posts Drives: '08 e92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	Blue, no.... I'm thinking of buying the size I want (only avail in gunmetal) and power coating them sliver as soon as I buy them... That is, if tirerack can get it together and get them for me. __________________ Jet black e92 6mt 335xi: 18" BBS RGRs, KW v1, ESS Stage 2 flash, VRSF 7" FMIC, VRSF downpipes, JG Mods m-tech front, mtec V3 AEs, BMS OCC, hardwired valentine 1, p3cars gauge, amber delete, sport seats, factory oil cooler.
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N8N Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	Turn the lips on a lathe, leave the centers blasted, then clear? Just a thought
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03-26-2013, 07:16 AM	#12
xzibit a Captain 33 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	Need a lighter blue than the mag blue though, i would go ford sonic blue, or subaru World rally blue. But i am partial to blue wheels on a white car. As i just put on a set of blue wheels. When do you wanna come check my car out, it might pull you one direction or the other
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xzibit a Captain 33 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	NICE!!! after you get them on we should get together and have a blue wheel shoot
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