best Anthracite wheel color with VO?

Rikx1M · 05-24-2014, 10:40 AM

Hey all, I trust your opinions....looking for a good paint code and samples for Anthracite paint for my wheels....I was black matte for 2 years and now want to do Anthracite but don't have any good paint codes to give to the shop....

Any suggestions as to the best looking Anthracite for a VO 1M?

thanks in advance.

Rikx1M

1&done · 06-04-2014, 09:22 PM

There is a BSM for sale on here…can't find the thread…has the most amazing color wheels. Mine are painted slightly darker, but his are amazing. If I come across it I will send the info your way.

Rikx1M · 06-06-2014, 11:00 PM

thx...needing to make my color decision this week....any help/images would be greatly appreciated.

Rick

Harlequin · 06-07-2014, 05:45 AM

I don't know the colour code but I'm going with the BBS Titanium finish they do on the CH-Rs...

I think it looks F-ing Awesome.

Artemis · 06-07-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

I don't know the colour code but I'm going with the BBS Titanium finish they do on the CH-Rs...
I think it looks F-ing Awesome.

19" BBS CH-R Satin Titanium (front: 19x9 ET 20 | rear: 19x10.5 ET 25): I got these because - as we know - our 359 M Y-spoke Competition wheels are only available in silver (1M) and black (E92 M3 GTS). Too bad BMW never offered these wheels in gunmetal too. To my eyes, the BBS CH-R gunmetal wheels are (still) the best alternative to the unbeatable 1M stock wheels: elegant and sportive + suits well the VO color.

Last Summer @Rikx1M has seen these in the flesh on my 1M.

Zuzu · 06-07-2014, 05:55 PM

My wheels are not Anthracite, but more like a Metalic Gun Metal Grey..
About 2 shades lighter than the OEM diffuser.

Colour code is GLASURIT HIGH-SOLID 2K-NFZ DECKLACK SERIE 18 B, 900 Schwarz.

1 x coat primer plus 3 x coat two pack enamel.

ozinaldo · 06-11-2014, 09:16 AM

Don't know anything better than these below, owner is a forum member from Czech Republic, you should check his build thread (search: Pfeffer bmw 1m build) with fantastic photos of his great 1M project.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=786525

Artemis · 06-11-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ozinaldo

Don't know anything better than these below, owner is a forum member from Czech Republic, you should check his build thread (search: Pfeffer bmw 1m build) with fantastic photos of his great 1M project

Yup, that's a fine specimen.

1'M Blue · 06-12-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

My wheels are not Anthracite, but more like a Metalic Gun Metal Grey..
About 2 shades lighter than the OEM diffuser.

Colour code is GLASURIT HIGH-SOLID 2K-NFZ DECKLACK SERIE 18 B, 900 Schwarz.

1 x coat primer plus 3 x coat two pack enamel.

Love that color

BB-Driver · 06-12-2014, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ozinaldo

Don't know anything better than these below, owner is a forum member from Czech Republic, you should check his build thread (search: Pfeffer bmw 1m build) with fantastic photos of his great 1M project.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=786525

Hi guy's i'm the new owner of this 1M

i am a czech too but live in germany

BB-Driver · 06-12-2014, 04:53 AM

Detail of the Wheelcolor

Rikx1M · 06-21-2014, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the responses and BB driver, welcome to the forums.

My final upgrades and paint will be done this week so will post as soon as everything gets put together...

Artemis · 08-11-2014, 01:38 PM

Stock 1M wheels that got the gunmetal treatment.

More pictures of this car:
http://www.autogespot.com/bmw-1-seri...upe/2014/08/10
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arvinz · 08-11-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Stock 1M wheels that got the gunmetal treatment.

More pictures of this car:
http://www.autogespot.com/bmw-1-seri...upe/2014/08/10
http://www.autogespot.com/bmw-1-seri...e-2/2014/08/10

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Looks real good. Like the drop and front/rear spoiler as well. I am considering doing this as well but am worried the wheels getting too dark.

Artemis · 08-11-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by arvinz

Looks real good. Like the drop and front/rear spoiler as well. I am considering doing this as well but am worried the wheels getting too dark.

FYI: it is not my car. My gunmetal wheels: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...95&postcount=5.

1&done · 08-11-2014, 11:14 PM

any updates?

1&done · 04-14-2015, 10:52 AM

Ended up powder coating mine darker graphite w a slight metallic clear.

1&done · 04-14-2015, 10:54 AM

Another pic

davemawshall · 04-20-2015, 11:00 PM

I've been considering getting my wheels painted black on my BSM 1M.. that dark graphite looks great, may be a better option!

I have heard horror stories of wheels eventually cracking after undergoing powder-coating due to the heating process to cure the finish?

eeghie · 04-21-2015, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by davidmc21

... I have heard horror stories of wheels eventually cracking after undergoing powder-coating due to the heating process to cure the finish?

I would consider such stories to originate from pre-existing conditions and/or gross negligence by your coating supplier: if the powder coat heating temperature does not exceed ~200 Celsius for ~10 minutes (do check with your supplier), it will not affect aluminum alloy molecular structure, which needs higher temperatures and longer exposure to recrystallize.

davemawshall · 04-21-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eeghie

I would consider such stories to originate from pre-existing conditions and/or gross negligence by your coating supplier: if the powder coat heating temperature does not exceed ~200 Celsius for ~10 minutes (do check with your supplier), it will not affect aluminum alloy molecular structure, which needs higher temperatures and longer exposure to recrystallize.

Great info, thanks!

Bevel-man · 01-14-2022, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1&done

Another pic

Hi who did your wheel nice color what number is it my wheel are at the powder coating

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Zuzu Major General 2815 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	My wheels are not Anthracite, but more like a Metalic Gun Metal Grey.. About 2 shades lighter than the OEM diffuser. Colour code is GLASURIT HIGH-SOLID 2K-NFZ DECKLACK SERIE 18 B, 900 Schwarz. 1 x coat primer plus 3 x coat two pack enamel. Attached Images
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Artemis Moderator 29256 Rep 13,087 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Stock 1M wheels that got the gunmetal treatment. More pictures of this car: http://www.autogespot.com/bmw-1-seri...upe/2014/08/10 http://www.autogespot.com/bmw-1-seri...e-2/2014/08/10 __________________ ///M is art ↔ Artemis
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1&done Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (28) Garage List 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 [10.00] 2021 BMW X5 SD40i [0.00] 2023 Toyota TRD Pro [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [9.83] 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2005 Ariel Atom 2 [0.00] 2008 135i SOLD [10.00]	Ended up powder coating mine darker graphite w a slight metallic clear. Attached Images __________________ ///1M #643 of #740
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davemawshall New Member 9 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2012 BSM 1M Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I've been considering getting my wheels painted black on my BSM 1M.. that dark graphite looks great, may be a better option! I have heard horror stories of wheels eventually cracking after undergoing powder-coating due to the heating process to cure the finish?
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