12-18-2011, 12:34 PM | #1 |
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What do you think about this project?
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Since I got my X6M I never liked the OEM wheels, they are just average......so today I made a crazy thing, I took a can of black spary paint and painted the 2 right side wheels just to see how the car would look like. On first hand, I do like it, also I have a second choice color which is gun metal instead of black ( like model #215 from BMW) The wheels will be powder-coated, this is just a test, so just wanted to get your opinion Bernie |
12-18-2011, 01:17 PM | #2 |
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I think it looks great! In fact, I've already done just that. I had my wheels powdercoated in a "semi-gloss" black (not shiny, but not a flat matte either) an am really pleased with the result. I looked at lots of wheel options (Vorsteiner, HRE, BMW, etc.) but couldn't decide (yet). In the meantime, these wheels look great IMHO, and really make the car a lot appear even more aggressive. I've also added the Vorsteiner diffuser, front lip, BMW rear spoiler and fins, Dinan exhaust/suspension/software, and black cosmetic touches throughout. The painting the wheels was the easiest upgrade.
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12-18-2011, 02:56 PM | #3 |
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Nice!
Do you think textured mate black will be a pain you know where...? |
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12-18-2011, 03:48 PM | #4 |
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Not sure. Maebe for chips, scratches and touchups. I considered a textured matte finish also, but saw some matte wheels close up and did not like the overall effect as they seemed a bit too dull against the shiny paint of the car body. if you do go matte, I would opt for a grayish finish for a little more contrast with the tires. I actually like the factory wheels A LOT more since the powder coat.
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12-18-2011, 06:24 PM | #5 |
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I do have a style #214 wheel in my office painted in textured mate black, looks great in my office, check the first picture below. The second picture below was taken from my former X630d which was a semi-glossy "pavon" black, if you see closely, the color is not 100% black, it is kind of industrial super dark gray, depending on the light it receives it looks totally black ( see third picture below)
This is a textured mate black ( powder coated) wheel This is the semi-gloss "pavon-black" from my former X6 30d This is the same "pavon-black" picture with less light on it |
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MCRD!!!! Brings back memories. |
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12-18-2011, 09:15 PM | #8 |
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Sorry, but I really don't know why people think this looks good? I don't care what color car it is, but black painted wheels would never be my choice when there are so many other ways to go. You cannot distinguish the tires from the wheel. Wheels should be a focal point and when they are black it loses this IMO. On three piece wheels, a black center can look OK, as long as the rim is polished or chrome IMO. Of course this is a personal opinion and to each his own. I don't like matte black either as a body color.
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12-18-2011, 09:39 PM | #9 |
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12-19-2011, 11:31 AM | #11 |
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Decision taken, I'm painting my wheels in semi-gloss black with regular paint, the onlye person who does powder coating does not have pure black, just the pavon black and Im afraid it will look weird against the glossy black of my car's color, so car is at the shop right now, hope I will post the final pics by Thursday
by the way, what's "MCRD" stands for ? |
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12-19-2011, 11:44 AM | #12 | |
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"MCRD" is the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. It's been around since 1927 (or so), is still a full time training center as well as a designated historic place, and has appeared in several films (Top Gun, Eyes Open Ears Click, etc.). |
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12-19-2011, 08:49 PM | #13 |
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Go it !
Top Gun....one of my favorite movies for sure |
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