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[avonord]

Hi all

I bought a set of used 261m rims and there is a rash that I'm trying to fix. According to my research, the paint is reflex silber. The paint code is most likely a44. I bought a spray can from autmotivetouchup.com but the color doesn't match. Not sure if the can is defective.

I am now ordering the 1z wheel paint (similar to the wurth paint) and going to give that a try.

Btw, I brought it to a wheel refinishing shop and they said it's hyper silver. They quoted me 240$ to fix one rim. They said the color is difficult to match and require a black coat first. The silver paint is also very expensive. Any truth to what they are saying?

[stevenc]

Why not scuff all the wheels and repaint them any color you want.

[vjordan]

I would believe them....I had rash on one of my front rims...took the car to the dealer 2 times for them to "fix" the problem...they used a flat-ish grey without the sparkle each time ...the last time, they sprayed the brake caliper...when I had discount tire mount my v-12's on the car a year later..the guy said...he couldn't believe how they did it ...especially from the dealer....i gave up!!! It must be either difficult or expensive..

[vjordan]

Oh...forgot to add...just keep then dirty like i do and no one will notice...especially if you are in front of them...haha

[ptack]

I got one of the wheel repair kits for BMW stock wheels - I think from Barvarian Auto. Worked well, from a distance you can't tell that I really gouged 2 wheels on stone curbs.

[wolfe]

Don't know if they're the same color for MINI and BMW, but I found mazda sunlight silver was a perfect match on silver stock MINI cooper alloy wheels.

[mackeroni]

This can't be that hard once you find the right color paint. I have been trying to find out the paint code or color for the stock style 264's on my 135i, but without much luck.

Anyone?... little help for a couple guys? Anybody?

[jkoral]

How did the OP make out? Has anyone tried the BMW reflex silver touch up kit from BMW?

http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Touch-Up-P.../dp/B004QD87UM

It says: BMW Touch-Up Paint Stick - Reflex Silver Metallic (RIM) - 1 Series 2008-2012

[VMRWheels]

You might to take a look at BavAuto's selection to see if you can touch it up yourself.

http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=394

-Charles@VMRWheels

[tjm129]

Contact these guys Alloy Wheel Repair, looks like they have a location in Toronto, they should repair it for about $100, and the paint will match perfectly.

TJ

[dtwyim]

Originally Posted by tjm129

Contact these guys Alloy Wheel Repair, looks like they have a location in Toronto, they should repair it for about $100, and the paint will match perfectly.

TJ

Do you bring them the wheel or do they take the tire off for you and remount it for you? One of mine was damaged( when I changed from RFT to PSS )by the shop

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by mackeroni

This can't be that hard once you find the right color paint. I have been trying to find out the paint code or color for the stock style 264's on my 135i, but without much luck.

Anyone?... little help for a couple guys? Anybody?

The hyper silver on the 261M rims can't be repaired, a complete re-paint is needed. This is due to the fact that the colour is created from the combination of the black base coat and semi translucent silver top coat. The thickness of the paint has to be consistent, without any edge (hence no chance of a repair working). Any repair on the hyper silver will always show, the best you can do with a repair is make it look acceptable form about 5 or 10 paces away.

Any of the standard silver finishes should be repairable with the right paint match.

[tjm129]

Give him a call I think it depends, on my last car they just masked the tire and fixed it. I took it off the car but they would have done that too.

[dtwyim]

Originally Posted by tjm129

Give him a call I think it depends, on my last car they just masked the tire and fixed it. I took it off the car but they would have done that too.

Thanks, good to know.

[gkmunch]

Bump. Anybody find a close touch-up paint match? (For just a tiny spot)

[BimmerEnthusiast99]

$240 sounds high, but I have no idea about the prices in ON.

I had a few dings and rash repaired (touched up, not repainted) on 3 separate 261 rims for $150 cash total---cannot tell they ever existed, so I know they can be matched without complete re-paint. I watched them do one spot fix/paint match with my own eyes.

I would search around: wheel repair guys can do this in no time for a slightly higher marginal cost versus the material cost for a DIY project.

[red914]

I realize this is an old thread but I'm looking at repairing my 261's in Saskatchewan. I was quoted $225 per wheel if it want the original "ghost chrome" as they called it. $150 if I get a standard colour. I really like the look of these wheels but I'm not sure if I want to pay the premium for the special paint job.