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rustystang · 01-15-2013, 08:41 PM

I vote flat or maybe just a little like a semi-gloss.

510135 · 01-16-2013, 03:24 AM

I think black wheels "get lost" on a black car. I went with a shade darker than gunmetal grey on mine. Its in-between gunmetal grey and black.
But if I had to choose between matte and gloss I would do gloss all day.

PurpleHeart135 · 01-16-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 510135

I think black wheels "get lost" on a black car. I went with a shade darker than gunmetal grey on mine. Its in-between gunmetal grey and black.
But if I had to choose between matte and gloss I would do gloss all day.

The gloss is what would "get lost" on the car. Because the paint is glossy/shiny matching the wheel to it would give the entire exterior of the car essentially the same color. The matte will contrast off the glossy shine of the car which compliments each other.

queese23 · 01-16-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleHeart135

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Originally Posted by 510135

I think black wheels "get lost" on a black car. I went with a shade darker than gunmetal grey on mine. Its in-between gunmetal grey and black.
But if I had to choose between matte and gloss I would do gloss all day.

The gloss is what would "get lost" on the car. Because the paint is glossy/shiny matching the wheel to it would give the entire exterior of the car essentially the same color. The matte will contrast off the glossy shine of the car which compliments each other.

I went with flat with a lil gloss!!!! And getting my windows tinted!!

VMRWheels · 01-16-2013, 06:53 PM

I personally like Gloss Black. Probably a bit easier to wipe clean since it has a clear.

RiefferD · 01-17-2013, 12:54 AM

No, I prefer gloss. I'm not a big fan of mat rims.

kb135 · 01-17-2013, 08:15 AM

I went with gloss, in keeping with all other gloss on my car (grills, spoiler, lip, roof soon and diffuser) but another reason was - I also couldnt make up my mind initially (before going all gloss on everything) and realised that after a few days of driving, the brake dust deposit would make my gloss rims look less shiny and almost matted, and then I would get to experience the best of both worlds! And it does happen like that haha!.

queese23 · 01-17-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kb135

I went with gloss, in keeping with all other gloss on my car (grills, spoiler, lip, roof soon and diffuser) but another reason was - I also couldnt make up my mind initially (before going all gloss on everything) and realised that after a few days of driving, the brake dust deposit would make my gloss rims look less shiny and almost matted, and then I would get to experience the best of both worlds! And it does happen like that haha!.

you have a white car though right?? and do you have pics bro?

Adam135 · 01-17-2013, 11:50 AM

I went with semi gloss and think it's a perfect compromise.

queese23 · 01-17-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam135

I went with semi gloss and think it's a perfect compromise.

i told guy i wanted the flat black with some gloss in it!! HOPE IT TURNS OUT GOOD!!

Nustle · 05-08-2013, 09:49 AM

I have just had my OEM rims painted gloss black, to go on a Black 135i, any idea how i can start a new thread to show the progress of the car from start to finish.

Thanks in advance,

Dmacc · 05-08-2013, 01:27 PM

Gloss > Flat imo

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VMRWheels Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,719 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	I personally like Gloss Black. Probably a bit easier to wipe clean since it has a clear. __________________ 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

01-17-2013, 12:54 AM	#28
RiefferD First Lieutenant Drives: Crimson Red 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 338 iTrader: (0)	No, I prefer gloss. I'm not a big fan of mat rims. __________________ Thats whats good about this site though, you try it so that I know not to....

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Dmacc Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,837 iTrader: (1)	Gloss > Flat imo __________________ thanks to MGallop

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01-15-2013, 08:41 PM	#23
rustystang New Member Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: OK Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	I vote flat or maybe just a little like a semi-gloss.

01-16-2013, 03:24 AM	#24
510135 Captain Drives: 2009 BLK 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 700 iTrader: (0)	I think black wheels "get lost" on a black car. I went with a shade darker than gunmetal grey on mine. Its in-between gunmetal grey and black. But if I had to choose between matte and gloss I would do gloss all day.

01-17-2013, 08:15 AM	#29
kb135 Private First Class Drives: 135i Alpine white Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 100 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.00]	I went with gloss, in keeping with all other gloss on my car (grills, spoiler, lip, roof soon and diffuser) but another reason was - I also couldnt make up my mind initially (before going all gloss on everything) and realised that after a few days of driving, the brake dust deposit would make my gloss rims look less shiny and almost matted, and then I would get to experience the best of both worlds! And it does happen like that haha!.

01-17-2013, 11:50 AM	#31
Adam135 Captain Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 607 iTrader: (2)	I went with semi gloss and think it's a perfect compromise.

05-08-2013, 09:49 AM	#33
Nustle New Member Drives: 2008 BMW 135i M sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	I have just had my OEM rims painted gloss black, to go on a Black 135i, any idea how i can start a new thread to show the progress of the car from start to finish. Thanks in advance,