Dravit Grey X5M Comp....powdercoat stocks wheel black or leave as is?

mjr24 · 01-28-2022, 09:53 PM

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Ended up getting them powdercoated….I just think it will look better. Otherwise there is too much going on with the car with the gray, red calipers, silver wheels, and blue trim pieces in the headlight for the laser lights.

I feel the black will make the gray stand out way more….the wheels are a bit too busy in silver on this car with the dravit. I looked at a lot of M3/M4 pics in that forum since a lot of people have posted pics of Dravit there and they all just looked better with black wheels versus the ones with silver wheels.

I also think it will fill in the enormous wheel gap illusion, too.....

Where da pix doe?

Take a look. Picked it up last night when it was dark already and had to leave out of town early this morning….so I still haven't seen it in the light. Hate the wheel gap but it always looks fine in pics.

OlenVinera · 07-18-2023, 05:54 AM

Dravit is already an aggressive color, and I can see why black wheels could enhance that look. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and the overall aesthetic you're aiming for. If you feel like black wheels would make the dravit color pop more, go for it! By the way, have you ever compared MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5? They're popular trading platforms; you can find more information about their differences in this link. Happy customizing, and enjoy the new look of your car! ��

Nick Daffern · 07-18-2023, 10:21 AM

I'm happy I went with powder coating. It somewhat masks the brake dust and eases cleaning the wheels.

YMMV

AllCarbonEverything · 07-18-2023, 02:49 PM

Leave it stock. Ive had black wheels before and its the worst. Especially in so cal where the streets are dirty AF, Even with ceramic coat your wheels will turn brown after 2 days and it looks so bad. It also makes the wheels appear slightly smaller to the eye. And if you ever get a rash, which is ultimately inevitable, it shows way more. Ill never do black wheels again.

rundeyvoo · 07-19-2023, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Daffern

I'm happy I went with powder coating. It somewhat masks the brake dust and eases cleaning the wheels.

YMMV

This looks really good! Love the contrast and makes it look meaner! It also makes the red calipers stand out. Great job!

View Poll Results: What color wheels looks better on dravit grey?
Leave them stock color	23	56.10%
Powdercoat gloss black	18	43.90%
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07-18-2023, 05:54 AM	#24
OlenVinera Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Dravit is already an aggressive color, and I can see why black wheels could enhance that look. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and the overall aesthetic you're aiming for. If you feel like black wheels would make the dravit color pop more, go for it! By the way, have you ever compared MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5? They're popular trading platforms; you can find more information about their differences in this link. Happy customizing, and enjoy the new look of your car! �� Last edited by OlenVinera; 07-26-2023 at 06:11 AM..
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07-18-2023, 10:21 AM	#25
Nick Daffern Private First Class 85 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2022 X5MC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	I'm happy I went with powder coating. It somewhat masks the brake dust and eases cleaning the wheels. YMMV Attached Images
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07-18-2023, 02:49 PM	#26
AllCarbonEverything Private First Class 32 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2023 Black Sapphire X6M Join Date: May 2015 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	Leave it stock. Ive had black wheels before and its the worst. Especially in so cal where the streets are dirty AF, Even with ceramic coat your wheels will turn brown after 2 days and it looks so bad. It also makes the wheels appear slightly smaller to the eye. And if you ever get a rash, which is ultimately inevitable, it shows way more. Ill never do black wheels again. __________________ Past Builds 2015 Alpine White M6 2017 Melbourne Red X5M 2020 Black Sapphire M5 Comp
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