Painting/powdercoating stock Rims and BMW Wheel protection plan - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

cpeter753 · 02-07-2013, 02:31 PM

Sooooo I just got my 335i about a month ago and I decided to get the BMW wheel and tire protection program just because I have a bad streak with flats as of late (I plugged my own flats on my last car but now have runflats so I cant

). I have the M-Sport package with some nice 18" wheels that I would love to powdercoat/paint gunmetal but am concerned that will void my warrenty. Does anyone know if I would be able to do this without having the dealership freaking out?

I would prefer to powdercoat as the finish lasts longer from what I hear.

MrQuickR1 · 02-07-2013, 03:06 PM

I don't know why you wouldn't be able to paint or powdercoat, that's stupid if you ask me. I don't know the rules there but wanted to mention I had 2 nails within a few weeks of eachother on my rft's.
Despite what some say or swear by, I plugged them anyway, no problems what so ever! Holds air fine.
Still have to get new tires anyway for wear reasons and tossing the rft's altogether but in a pinch, the plugs work fine!

335BBS · 02-08-2013, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cpeter753

Sooooo I just got my 335i about a month ago and I decided to get the BMW wheel and tire protection program just because I have a bad streak with flats as of late (I plugged my own flats on my last car but now have runflats so I cant

). I have the M-Sport package with some nice 18" wheels that I would love to powdercoat/paint gunmetal but am concerned that will void my warrenty. Does anyone know if I would be able to do this without having the dealership freaking out?

I would prefer to powdercoat as the finish lasts longer from what I hear.

Why can't you plug RFT ? If you drove very far while flat sidewall might be fu/(- so don't plug. Painted wheels will never void warranty. A leased car is expected to be returned same color though.

Das_Stig · 02-08-2013, 12:43 AM

i think it depends how bad it is, i had one of mine plugged before and it held at least 6 months till i changed it for the winter set, will go back on in the summer, dealership actually did the plug for me saying it was fine since i got there soon enough :/

AdrianRex · 02-08-2013, 01:09 AM

I went to my dealership about a month ago and asked this very same question. I was told that there wouldn't be any problem, obviously they'll just replace the wheel with a stock, unpainted one.

cpeter753 · 02-08-2013, 11:21 AM

you can plug them?!?! Wow now I really want to drop my protection plan... lol and I'll double check with the dealership if i can paint or powdercoat them just to be sure but I think I'm going to go ahead and get them done now. thanks for the replies.

VMRWheels · 02-08-2013, 03:29 PM

I'd check with your local dealer first as some may be more relaxed about what's covered than others.

cpeter753 · 02-08-2013, 04:47 PM

^ so what your saying is I should just bite the bullet and buy myself some VMR wheels?

jk but seriously Ive been eyeing your gunmetal VB3 CSL wheels for a while now. They are probably going to be my summer wheels and I'll keep these stockies as my winters and just cancel my protection plan.

VMRWheels · 02-08-2013, 05:10 PM

Haha that's always an option! Can't go wrong with VB3s.

02-07-2013, 02:31 PM	#1
cpeter753 Enlisted Member Drives: 2010 335i w/ M-Sport Package Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Painting/powdercoating stock Rims and BMW Wheel protection plan Sooooo I just got my 335i about a month ago and I decided to get the BMW wheel and tire protection program just because I have a bad streak with flats as of late (I plugged my own flats on my last car but now have runflats so I cant ). I have the M-Sport package with some nice 18" wheels that I would love to powdercoat/paint gunmetal but am concerned that will void my warrenty. Does anyone know if I would be able to do this without having the dealership freaking out? I would prefer to powdercoat as the finish lasts longer from what I hear.
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VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,672 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	I'd check with your local dealer first as some may be more relaxed about what's covered than others. __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

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VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,672 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	Haha that's always an option! Can't go wrong with VB3s. __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

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02-07-2013, 03:06 PM	#2
MrQuickR1 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	I don't know why you wouldn't be able to paint or powdercoat, that's stupid if you ask me. I don't know the rules there but wanted to mention I had 2 nails within a few weeks of eachother on my rft's. Despite what some say or swear by, I plugged them anyway, no problems what so ever! Holds air fine. Still have to get new tires anyway for wear reasons and tossing the rft's altogether but in a pinch, the plugs work fine!

02-08-2013, 12:43 AM	#4
Das_Stig I don't drink water. Fish fuck in it. Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Some say he naturally faces magnetic north, and that all of his legs are hydraulic... Posts: 728 iTrader: (1)	i think it depends how bad it is, i had one of mine plugged before and it held at least 6 months till i changed it for the winter set, will go back on in the summer, dealership actually did the plug for me saying it was fine since i got there soon enough :/

02-08-2013, 01:09 AM	#5
AdrianRex Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 328i X-drive Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York, NY Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	I went to my dealership about a month ago and asked this very same question. I was told that there wouldn't be any problem, obviously they'll just replace the wheel with a stock, unpainted one.

02-08-2013, 11:21 AM	#6
cpeter753 Enlisted Member Drives: 2010 335i w/ M-Sport Package Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	you can plug them?!?! Wow now I really want to drop my protection plan... lol and I'll double check with the dealership if i can paint or powdercoat them just to be sure but I think I'm going to go ahead and get them done now. thanks for the replies.

02-08-2013, 04:47 PM	#8
cpeter753 Enlisted Member Drives: 2010 335i w/ M-Sport Package Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	^ so what your saying is I should just bite the bullet and buy myself some VMR wheels? jk but seriously Ive been eyeing your gunmetal VB3 CSL wheels for a while now. They are probably going to be my summer wheels and I'll keep these stockies as my winters and just cancel my protection plan.