Black on Black?

BMW Dreamer · 04-27-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by H33

That looks sick where can I order a pair of those?

Thanks,

Harman

Search Volk Wheels.

You could check with Ravspec in N.Y. Ask for Mark.

Ravspec.com

TunedM2C · 04-27-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenJ

standard jet black with matte finish clear

Just to be clear, BMW OEM Jet Black correct?

DarrenJ · 04-27-2008, 09:14 PM

yes

Impulse · 04-28-2008, 11:04 AM

did you have them bead blasted first?

Viper · 04-28-2008, 07:00 PM

I just ordered a 135i with the metallic saphire black and red interior today! And the minute it arrives i am going to powdercoat the rims matte jet black...what would you guys think about painting the calipers red as well (i would have it professionally done BTW)? To finish the package I am going to put a 20% tint on the windows...Black out!

Denon · 04-28-2008, 07:09 PM

Darren do u think u could take some pics of the whole car from a little farther away, i really want to see how it looks.

TP 135i · 04-28-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper

I just ordered a 135i with the metallic saphire black and red interior today! And the minute it arrives i am going to powdercoat the rims matte jet black...what would you guys think about painting the calipers red as well (i would have it professionally done BTW)? To finish the package I am going to put a 20% tint on the windows...Black out!

I'll give that plan...........:thumbup:
See if you can retain the "BMW" on the brake calipers.

What interior trim did you order...........I hope it was Gloss Black !

Viper · 04-28-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TP 135i

I'll give that plan...........:thumbup:
See if you can retain the "BMW" on the brake calipers.

What interior trim did you order...........I hope it was Gloss Black !

I am going to retain the BMW logo on the calipers, and yes i did get the gloss black wood trim...it is going to be one COOL car:w00t:

aesthetect · 04-29-2008, 12:33 AM

these all look absolutely bad ass. particularly on the AW though, i must say, as that is exactly the color i would powdercoat mine. although, really what is that, they just paint them for you? seems odd.

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Originally Posted by Jeff1962

Very close on the wheels. +$1900.
Its actually at a Cali dealer.
Manual, sport pkg. leather, premium black chrome wheels. $40,025

BMW Dreamer · 04-29-2008, 05:10 AM

I think the are like anodized black? Doesn't look like paint. At an extra $1900 they better be special. They do look great on Alpine. My fav color.

blklacker · 05-05-2008, 02:26 PM

Pulled all 4 rims off my 135i. Car is currently on jack stands. It looks so sad. Im currently getting the RIMs sandblasted and powdercoated gunmetal with mild shapphire flakes with clear coat finish. I will post pictures towards the end of this weekend.

SCA1 · 05-05-2008, 04:26 PM

Cool. Can't wait to see 'em :thumbup:

aesthetect · 05-09-2008, 04:51 PM

i really want to know more about those wheels, i just realized the black coupe behind the white one has them too.. they look great.

anybody at least have more pictures?

blklacker · 05-11-2008, 04:17 PM

Who needs M rims : )~ !!!Powered coated OEM rims, two tone gun metal gray. During the day the rims are somewhat lighter shade with mild sapphire flakes,my camera for what ever reason was not able to display the depth of the flakes but in person they look classy. Non direct sunlight or night the rims get really dark&rich. My powder coater did a really good job with the clear coat. It really gave the rims depth. Here are some pics. All credit to my powder coater Craig.

Orignal

Final:

Project pics

........
Powder coated direct Sunlight

Powder coated less light

Full Package

BMW Dreamer · 05-11-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper

I just ordered a 135i with the metallic saphire black and red interior today! And the minute it arrives i am going to powdercoat the rims matte jet black...what would you guys think about painting the calipers red as well (i would have it professionally done BTW)? To finish the package I am going to put a 20% tint on the windows...Black out!

Your car will look STEALTH RED HOT. :w00t:

Motorsports_3 · 05-12-2008, 01:04 AM

I dont like it. The color looks akward. They look too grey, and they seem to not have enough flakes.

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Originally Posted by blklacker

Who needs M rims : )~ !!!Powered coated OEM rims, two tone gun metal gray. During the day the rims are somewhat lighter shade with mild sapphire flakes,my camera for what ever reason was not able to display the depth of the flakes but in person they look classy. Non direct sunlight or night the rims get really dark&rich. My powder coater did a really good job with the clear coat. It really gave the rims depth. Here are some pics. All credit to my powder coater Craig.

Orignal

Final:

Project pics

........
Powder coated direct Sunlight

Powder coated less light

Full Package

blklacker · 05-12-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorsports_3

I dont like it. The color looks akward. They look too grey, and they seem to not have enough flakes.

As i stated on my paragraph before i posted my pictures very clearly

"mild sapphire flakes,my camera for what ever reason was not able to display the depth of the flakes but in person they look classy"

All admit the camera does not do a good job of showing the two tones. I did my best to change the light source/angle so you could see the color change. The color depending on light/angle will bend from a rich gunmetal gray with flakes to a deep dark rich black gunmetal. We wanted the rims to function this way similar to gun metal.

H33 · 05-12-2008, 02:46 AM

Your car is mean and I love it nice job man.

professor · 05-12-2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by blklacker

As i stated on my paragraph before i posted my pictures very clearly

"mild sapphire flakes,my camera for what ever reason was not able to display the depth of the flakes but in person they look classy"

All admit the camera does not do a good job of showing the two tones. I did my best to change the light source/angle so you could see the color change. The color depending on light/angle will bend from a rich gunmetal gray with flakes to a deep dark rich black gunmetal. We wanted the rims to function this way similar to gun metal.

yes, they seem to look at their best under direct sunlight.

ArBrnSnpr · 05-12-2008, 02:19 PM

I like the gloss black!!

BMW Dreamer · 05-12-2008, 06:21 PM

They look good, but I think the same black paint on the wheels would look STEALTH. With a satan clear coat.

Nice anyway, enjoy, its your car.

More like this below.

professor · 05-12-2008, 09:34 PM

jeff those wheels are truly awesome. however, my worry with painting is i have no idea how much extra weight you are lugging around.

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Viper Private 4 Rep 83 Posts Drives: '08 BSM 135i (SOON-DINAN) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I just ordered a 135i with the metallic saphire black and red interior today! And the minute it arrives i am going to powdercoat the rims matte jet black...what would you guys think about painting the calipers red as well (i would have it professionally done BTW)? To finish the package I am going to put a 20% tint on the windows...Black out!
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Denon New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 335 soon.. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (0)	Darren do u think u could take some pics of the whole car from a little farther away, i really want to see how it looks.
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	I think the are like anodized black? Doesn't look like paint. At an extra $1900 they better be special. They do look great on Alpine. My fav color.
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blklacker Captain 50 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	gunmetal clear coat Pulled all 4 rims off my 135i. Car is currently on jack stands. It looks so sad. Im currently getting the RIMs sandblasted and powdercoated gunmetal with mild shapphire flakes with clear coat finish. I will post pictures towards the end of this weekend. __________________ -135i BSM, CRBL ,custom front lip/Indianapolis red fade, blacked out tail lights/corner headlights, golf tee, BMS Air intake, SSTT, CF spoiler,Powdered coated OEM rims gunmetal high gloss,custom Rear diffuser Black/Indianapolis red fade
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aesthetect form follows function 38 Rep 838 Posts Drives: GC impreza Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: austin tx iTrader: (0)	i really want to know more about those wheels, i just realized the black coupe behind the white one has them too.. they look great. anybody at least have more pictures?
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blklacker Captain 50 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	project completed Who needs M rims : )~ !!!Powered coated OEM rims, two tone gun metal gray. During the day the rims are somewhat lighter shade with mild sapphire flakes,my camera for what ever reason was not able to display the depth of the flakes but in person they look classy. Non direct sunlight or night the rims get really dark&rich. My powder coater did a really good job with the clear coat. It really gave the rims depth. Here are some pics. All credit to my powder coater Craig. Orignal Final: Project pics ........ Powder coated direct Sunlight Powder coated less light Full Package __________________ -135i BSM, CRBL ,custom front lip/Indianapolis red fade, blacked out tail lights/corner headlights, golf tee, BMS Air intake, SSTT, CF spoiler,Powdered coated OEM rims gunmetal high gloss,custom Rear diffuser Black/Indianapolis red fade
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H33 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Your car is mean and I love it nice job man.
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	They look good, but I think the same black paint on the wheels would look STEALTH. With a satan clear coat. Nice anyway, enjoy, its your car. More like this below.
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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	jeff those wheels are truly awesome. however, my worry with painting is i have no idea how much extra weight you are lugging around.
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