To powdercoat, or not to powdercoat... that is the question - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

xsb00st · 09-24-2008, 12:20 AM

So I'm debating whether or not to powdercoat my rims matte/satin black. GF says NO! but I wanted my fellow E9xers' opinion.

MuchMoore · 09-24-2008, 12:21 AM

I like the contrast, so my vote would be to leave them as is.

Sam12345 · 09-24-2008, 12:22 AM

do it

kenntona · 09-24-2008, 12:22 AM

Powercoat the spokes, leave the lip as it is !!!

iheartsole · 09-24-2008, 12:24 AM

ehh

leave as is. looks better

longtran · 09-24-2008, 12:45 AM

heres and1bball919's sg with black wheels

cyba · 09-24-2008, 12:48 AM

dont do it leave it as is

xsb00st · 09-24-2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

heres and1bball919's sg with black wheels

So Longtran, does that mean you vote to powdercoat?!?! Congrats on the new M3 BTW! You're an OG E90 guy, I remember when you first started slanging those Poorman Brex angel eyes!

dvpouldar26 · 09-24-2008, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

heres and1bball919's sg with black wheels

WOW! nice DTM autohaus front bumper! What wheels are those?

xsb00st · 09-24-2008, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvpouldar26

WOW! nice DTM autohaus front bumper! What wheels are those?

Thanks!

Mote · 09-24-2008, 12:53 AM

Leave it.

longtran · 09-24-2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xs*****

So Longtran, does that mean you vote to powdercoat?!?! Congrats on the new M3 BTW! You're an OG E90 guy, I remember when you first started slanging those Poorman Brex angel eyes!

i'm all for being your own. do what you want.

i voted yes.

i think this car still have the pmbs on.

KkSc · 09-24-2008, 01:04 AM

i voted yes!~DO IT

Zoeb@WheelDude.com · 09-24-2008, 01:46 AM

Assuming that is a cast wheel, DO NOT powdercoat it. You will eventually crack the wheel if you powder coat a cast wheel. It will weaken the wheel by altering the molecular structure of the wheel due to the heat required to cure the powdercoat.

If you want to change the color of the wheel, paint it.

my vote is:

No, do not powder coat it, YES, paint it black!

jimmy330xi · 09-24-2008, 03:57 AM

Do it backwards, powdercoat the lip, leave the spokes alone.

Moahiek · 09-24-2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenntona

Powercoat the spokes, leave the lip as it is !!!

I agree

View Poll Results: Should I powdercoat the rims matte/satin black?
Yes, powdercoat those rims black!	14	70.00%
No! You must be smoking crack!	6	30.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

09-24-2008, 12:20 AM	#1
xsb00st Major Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 1,432 iTrader: (21)	To powdercoat, or not to powdercoat... that is the question So I'm debating whether or not to powdercoat my rims matte/satin black. GF says NO! but I wanted my fellow E9xers' opinion. Last edited by xsb00st; 09-25-2008 at 07:10 AM.
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09-24-2008, 12:21 AM	#2
MuchMoore Colonel Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CenFla Posts: 2,315 iTrader: (28)	I like the contrast, so my vote would be to leave them as is. __________________ \| Andrew \| M Technik \| BMW Performance \| BBS \| Forge \| V1 \| LUX \| Bilstein \| Precision-Sport \|

09-24-2008, 12:22 AM	#3
Sam12345 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: jet black 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	do it __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.

09-24-2008, 12:22 AM	#4
kenntona Captain Drives: E92 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 658 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335 Coupe [0.00]	Powercoat the spokes, leave the lip as it is !!! __________________

09-24-2008, 12:24 AM	#5
iheartsole Brigadier General Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,931 iTrader: (2)	ehh leave as is. looks better

09-24-2008, 12:45 AM	#6
longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,606 iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	heres and1bball919's sg with black wheels __________________

09-24-2008, 12:48 AM	#7
cyba BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: :) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East Posts: 9,920 iTrader: (339)	dont do it leave it as is

09-24-2008, 12:53 AM	#11
Mote Colonel Drives: 2008 E92 - 1991 E30 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 2,151 iTrader: (0)	Leave it.

09-24-2008, 01:04 AM	#13
KkSc Major General Drives: 09' MKV GTI/ 07' RS4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 6,220 iTrader: (10)	i voted yes!~DO IT __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired

09-24-2008, 01:46 AM	#14
Zoeb@WheelDude.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 (e92), X5 (E70) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 11,915 iTrader: (45) Garage List 1995 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [4.83]	Assuming that is a cast wheel, DO NOT powdercoat it. You will eventually crack the wheel if you powder coat a cast wheel. It will weaken the wheel by altering the molecular structure of the wheel due to the heat required to cure the powdercoat. If you want to change the color of the wheel, paint it. my vote is: No, do not powder coat it, YES, paint it black! __________________ WheelDude.com \| WheelDude.com Facebook \| 510.252.1111

09-24-2008, 03:57 AM	#15
jimmy330xi Captain Drives: '06 330xI, '04 YZF R1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 615 iTrader: (1)	Do it backwards, powdercoat the lip, leave the spokes alone. __________________ '06 330Xi, '04 CBR600RR, '04 YZF-R1, '06CBR600RR, '10 S1000RR M-tech, Injen, Hamann, Remus, KW, Breyton

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