Powder Coating Rims - Need Help Deciding - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

hawaiianeze · 11-25-2012, 04:32 PM

So I have now had a murdered car for almost two years, switching different rim styles along the way. I'm currently on matte black m359's and am wanting to switch it up and powder coat them. As of now I am leaning towards a gunmetal of some sort (my favorite is the pressed graphite volk makes)but am open to all suggestions of colors. Fire Away!

SneakyDeeky · 11-25-2012, 05:14 PM

I think you've already got the right idea. I love the look of gunmetal wheels on black cars - mean yet still some contrast to show off the wheels.
Also, I've always been a fan of this custom color that's sort of a gunmetal and polished black hybrid.

VMR V718 19x9.5 +22 all around in Brushed Aluminum Graphite

kbryce · 11-25-2012, 05:30 PM

gunmetal for sure

hawaiianeze · 11-25-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakyDeeky

I think you've already got the right idea. I love the look of gunmetal wheels on black cars - mean yet still some contrast to show off the wheels.
Also, I've always been a fan of this custom color that's sort of a gunmetal and polished black hybrid.

VMR V718 19x9.5 +22 all around in Brushed Aluminum Graphite

thanks that looks like a sick color, a little afraid that it would be too dark though and look like gloss black, need to see it in person. This pressed graphite
for those who were wondering what color it was

The Archer · 11-25-2012, 07:19 PM

Yes - gunmetal for sure. The contrast is quite sexy, really..

SneakyDeeky · 11-25-2012, 07:19 PM

Now that you posted the pic, I like the Pressed Graphite color better for your black car.

crod06 · 11-25-2012, 07:42 PM

Go for jet anthracite, it's a matte gunmetal color that looks awesome on black.
Here's my car

amuzement · 11-25-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakyDeeky

I think you've already got the right idea. I love the look of gunmetal wheels on black cars - mean yet still some contrast to show off the wheels.

+1. Spot on with the contrast between the gunmetal wheels and black car.

hawaiianeze · 11-26-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by amuzement

+1. Spot on with the contrast between the gunmetal wheels and black car.

agree, I've been hearing gold from others which is also a nice color combo IMO, also white

amuzement · 11-26-2012, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hawaiianeze

agree, I've been hearing gold from others which is also a nice color combo IMO, also white

Gold sounds nice, but I think white would be too much.

KwlAznKid · 11-26-2012, 11:42 AM

gunmetal ftw, black wheels look good on some cars, but sometimes they just look.. well invisible on cars since you can't see the design at all

jm3as · 11-26-2012, 01:02 PM

anthracite or gunmetal

BigNate · 11-26-2012, 01:18 PM

i like the anthracite

hawaiianeze · 11-27-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BigNate

i like the anthracite

its matte correct?

manutdas11 · 11-27-2012, 04:36 AM

We have the same wheels!

LOL
That jet anthracite that was shown above looks awfully nice.
Maybe a bronze or gold like you mentioned.

Game · 11-27-2012, 05:59 AM

Gunmetal on black looks great.

335ikiid · 11-27-2012, 03:47 PM

gold.

hawaiianeze · 11-27-2012, 06:55 PM

so which color guys

klov335 · 11-27-2012, 07:05 PM

I was thinking of powder coating my matte black m359 to red that would look sick i havent seen it yet

Alen E90 · 11-27-2012, 07:12 PM

GM and gold are both great colors for black 3er's

hawaiianeze · 11-27-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by klov335

I was thinking of powder coating my matte black m359 to red that would look sick i havent seen it yet

Tchao · 11-27-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jm3as

anthracite or gunmetal

+1

11-25-2012, 04:32 PM	#1
hawaiianeze Captain Drives: 2008 e90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 710 iTrader: (1)	Powder Coating Rims - Need Help Deciding So I have now had a murdered car for almost two years, switching different rim styles along the way. I'm currently on matte black m359's and am wanting to switch it up and powder coat them. As of now I am leaning towards a gunmetal of some sort (my favorite is the pressed graphite volk makes)but am open to all suggestions of colors. Fire Away! __________________ JB e90 with black interior: Vorsteiner 2x2 carbon fiber hood/M3 front rep/fog delete/CSL trunk/m-tech rear/blacklines/amber delete/Varrstoen ES1 - Front: 19x9.5 Rear: 19x11/Hankook Ventus V12 tires/ ST Coilovers/matte black kidney grills/magnaflow catback exhaust/6000k HID/LED turn signal/ Carbon Fiber Interior/charcoal delete/15% tint
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11-25-2012, 05:14 PM	#2
SneakyDeeky Major Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,047 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E90 [4.80]	I think you've already got the right idea. I love the look of gunmetal wheels on black cars - mean yet still some contrast to show off the wheels. Also, I've always been a fan of this custom color that's sort of a gunmetal and polished black hybrid. VMR V718 19x9.5 +22 all around in Brushed Aluminum Graphite __________________ 6MT/Cobb St2+/KW V1/Spec2+ Clutch/ER Dual Oil Coolers/ETS FMIC/ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV/RPI Scoops/BMS DCI/AR DPs/Magnaflow/BSH OCC/CDV Mod/ Drilled & Slotted Rotors/M3 Front-Rear-Sides & Air Ducts/Advan RS/Michelin Pilot SS/SonicTuning CSL Trunk/LS3 AEs/6000K Xenons/35% Tint/P3 Vent Boost Gauge/WHY NO METH?

11-25-2012, 05:30 PM	#3
kbryce I have to return some video tapes Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany/NYC Posts: 2,591 iTrader: (0)	gunmetal for sure __________________ 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 6mt - Coral Red - M-Sport - No mods for 1,200 miles! 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - Retired 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - Retired 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi - Retired

11-25-2012, 07:19 PM	#6
SneakyDeeky Major Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,047 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E90 [4.80]	Now that you posted the pic, I like the Pressed Graphite color better for your black car. __________________ 6MT/Cobb St2+/KW V1/Spec2+ Clutch/ER Dual Oil Coolers/ETS FMIC/ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV/RPI Scoops/BMS DCI/AR DPs/Magnaflow/BSH OCC/CDV Mod/ Drilled & Slotted Rotors/M3 Front-Rear-Sides & Air Ducts/Advan RS/Michelin Pilot SS/SonicTuning CSL Trunk/LS3 AEs/6000K Xenons/35% Tint/P3 Vent Boost Gauge/WHY NO METH?

11-26-2012, 11:42 AM	#11
KwlAznKid Major Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine/Fremont, CA/ University of California San Diego Alum Posts: 1,397 iTrader: (2)	gunmetal ftw, black wheels look good on some cars, but sometimes they just look.. well invisible on cars since you can't see the design at all __________________ BMW E92 328I / BMW E46 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E92 335I (sold) Porsche 996 911 C2 (sold) BMW E46 325CI (totaled)

11-25-2012, 07:19 PM	#5
The Archer Audaces fortuna juvat Drives: Black E90 328xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	Yes - gunmetal for sure. The contrast is quite sexy, really..

11-25-2012, 07:42 PM	#7
crod06 Enlisted Member Drives: 07 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 39 iTrader: (1)	Go for jet anthracite, it's a matte gunmetal color that looks awesome on black. Here's my car

11-26-2012, 01:02 PM	#12
jm3as Colonel Drives: 2007 e92 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 2,539 iTrader: (2)	anthracite or gunmetal __________________

11-26-2012, 01:18 PM	#13
BigNate Major Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,150 iTrader: (3)	i like the anthracite

11-27-2012, 04:36 AM	#15
manutdas11 EL JIMMY NEURON Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: in the Napa Valley... Posts: 859 iTrader: (0)	We have the same wheels! LOL That jet anthracite that was shown above looks awfully nice. Maybe a bronze or gold like you mentioned. __________________ 2007 Jet Black E90 328i Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=825249 Instagram: manutd_as

11-27-2012, 05:59 AM	#16
Game Boycotting teaser threads Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lockport/Chicago, IL Posts: 3,090 iTrader: (10)	Gunmetal on black looks great. __________________ Space Gray / Saddle Brown E92 335i - APRIL 2013 Car of the Month FS: (1) 19x10 +25 VMR V710 Matte Black Writer at DecisiveSports.com

11-27-2012, 03:47 PM	#17
335ikiid daygo. Drives: E90 335i. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: cali. Posts: 425 iTrader: (0)	gold.

11-27-2012, 06:55 PM	#18
hawaiianeze Captain Drives: 2008 e90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 710 iTrader: (1)	so which color guys __________________ JB e90 with black interior: Vorsteiner 2x2 carbon fiber hood/M3 front rep/fog delete/CSL trunk/m-tech rear/blacklines/amber delete/Varrstoen ES1 - Front: 19x9.5 Rear: 19x11/Hankook Ventus V12 tires/ ST Coilovers/matte black kidney grills/magnaflow catback exhaust/6000k HID/LED turn signal/ Carbon Fiber Interior/charcoal delete/15% tint

11-27-2012, 07:05 PM	#19
klov335 Lieutenant Drives: e90 lci n55 xdrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Yellowknife, NT Posts: 556 iTrader: (3)	I was thinking of powder coating my matte black m359 to red that would look sick i havent seen it yet

11-27-2012, 07:12 PM	#20
Alen E90 Major General Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SO. CAL-818 (SFV) Posts: 5,140 iTrader: (4)	GM and gold are both great colors for black 3er's __________________

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