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[onehungevo]

I am really interested in how the stock rims looked powdercoated. I found one but would like to see more. PLEASE POST pictures of your ride. THANKS!!

[TPLSM3]

There's quite a few people out there. Just gotta search for the threads on it. Here's mine...

[onehungevo]

Your car is the only one I have seen but from a different angle. Do you have springs?

I think this forum is terrible for finding information.

[Simon_135i]

There's mine....

[Templedogg]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...powder+montego

[onehungevo]

Thanks! Any silver 135's with powdercoated wheels?

[Bullitt]

Here are pics I saved from an ebay auction:

EDIT: It came to my attention that these may be painted instead.

[fmxomar]

wow that needs the new center caps bad haha

[onehungevo]

Originally Posted by Bullitt

Here are pics I saved from an ebay auction:
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Looks real good. I have a Silver 135 and going for a gunmetal like I did with my evo.

[EspressoBoy]

I am also thinking of doing this. I am wondering what did it cost? And the process. If you had to do it over, would you do anything differently? Any good advice for us?

I assume they sandblast the rims and remove everything down to the metal.

I have 1 rim with some rimrash... and it's not pretty. I wonder if the places are capable of fixing that at the same time. I can sand it myself, but rather have a place do it that specializes in this.

Also would they not need to remove the rubber tires?
Would they not need to remove the weights?
Basically the tires would have to be re-mounted, I would think.

The idea of black rims on my AW/Coral would really be really sweet, not to mention that the ugly brake pixy dust would no longer matter!

This is the time for us in winter areas to do this too. I would love to setup a group buy too in this area. Maybe a great way to meet up, say go skiing and drop off and then pick up a week or 2 later. To cut the costs. It's a thought.

EspressoBoy

PS
I know many do not care but re-use is the first choice for a green planet, and instead of going out and getting new rims, I would like to re-use! I like the oem rims a lot!

[esses]

There are bunches of photos of powedercoated rims, search is your friend:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/searc...earchid=589412

Espresso: you are correct, everything comes off the wheel, then it is sandblasted, then coated, then baked. Road rash will disappear. Count on a day for prep, a day for coating and baking, and a day for curing - at least. ~$300-$400 seems to be the general price range.

[Smallbodybimmer]

Originally Posted by onehungevo

Looks real good. I have a Silver 135 and going for a gunmetal like I did with my evo.

onehungevo exactly what brand and color code powdercoat is that on your evo? I have been searching for that exact color. Originally I wanted to find a finish similar to an Acura TL type-s:


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but now I think I like your evo color even better with the metallic flake sparkle:headbang: (Plus I can't find the factory Acura code for sh!t)

Thanks!

[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by EspressoBoy

I know many do not care but re-use is the first choice for a green planet, and instead of going out and getting new rims, I would like to re-use! I like the oem rims a lot!

I agree with you, but I do wish these rims were as light as some of the aftermarket ones that many here have swapped in.

Note: I realized that the rims in the pics I posted above could be painted instead.

[cuizhuoyi01]

this is not powder coat, it is *3 expensive than powder coat.

but i can't find any different.

[onehungevo]

Originally Posted by Smallbodybimmer

onehungevo exactly what brand and color code powdercoat is that on your evo? I have been searching for that exact color. Originally I wanted to find a finish similar to an Acura TL type-s:


Attachment 13972


but now I think I like your evo color even better with the metallic flake sparkle:headbang: (Plus I can't find the factory Acura code for sh!t)

Thanks!

The color is speed metal black with high gloss but I can't remember the brand. They look much better in person. I'm looking for a gunmetal color exactly like the vette rims.

[onehungevo]

Originally Posted by Bullitt

Here are pics I saved from an ebay auction:

EDIT: It came to my attention that these may be painted instead.

Paint chips but looks good. You can get powdercoat to look that good with high gloss.

[gmag21]

How wide are the stock 135i Rims? Also, how much does it cost to powdercoat and pinstripe the stock wheels like this one.. Can stock rims handle 380hp/420 tq?



Thanks

Grant

[Impulse]

The rims are fine but the stock run flats struggle with the added power

[Car Whore]

Originally Posted by gmag21

Can stock rims handle 380hp/420 tq?
Thanks

Grant

:bangdesk:

[AlBel1214]

These are mine in a low gloss black...

[Garduna]

very nice all

just wondering, has anyone power coated a 128i's W Spoke Style 263 (sport package) rims?