A Possible Change to the stock rims

Brian10596 · 03-08-2023, 04:55 PM

I have a 2023 45e in production and I’m considering having the rims painted. It has the M Sport package and shadow line trim. 20" M Star-spoke bi-color wheels Mineral white with cognac sensafin. I’m thinking of doing the circle around the BMW emblem the same color as the car and the rest black but without the car in front of me I’m having difficulty picking the black that will look best.
Any advice will be appreciated I will probably give the “e” a bit of time when it comes as I don’t like doing things spur of the moment. I just want to differentiate the look of my Bimmer from the rest of its brothers. Any other cosmetic advice welcome as I would really like to have a head turner without having to rob a bank.

nZtiZia · 03-08-2023, 06:20 PM

BMW’s jet black paint code is 668, though that’s for the body. dunno about wheels

chefwong · 03-09-2023, 12:41 PM

I wouldn't do the wheel cap area mineral white to -stick out-
With that said, I wouldn't do paint either though. Get them powdercoated if you are going for a color change. The finish would be much more durable versus paint which will just chip and show all the little nicks and debris that hit the wheels at 60mph+.....Anyhow, with black paint, it will just show up even more.

And fwiw, there is a whole world of colors other than black or silver when it comes to powder coating....

Brian10596 · 03-09-2023, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chefwong

I wouldn't do the wheel cap area mineral white to -stick out-
With that said, I wouldn't do paint either though. Get them powdercoated if you are going for a color change. The finish would be much more durable versus paint which will just chip and show all the little nicks and debris that hit the wheels at 60mph+.....Anyhow, with black paint, it will just show up even more.

And fwiw, there is a whole world of colors other than black or silver when it comes to powder coating....

I think that I will check out powered coating but I want to get the color right I would like the car to stand out without looking ridiculous. If I can’t figure it out maybe I’ll just get new rims.

chefwong · 03-10-2023, 07:39 AM

For starters, clear comes in gloss and matte. You can choose either ontop of the base coat...

On Powders, they easily make like 6500+ colors....
I simply mentioned there is more than just gloss black, matte black or silver....as some PC will prefer to just sell you what powder they may have on hand. It may cost a smidge more if they need to order the color you may want and it's not on hand

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Brian10596 Private 22 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BMW X5, Subaru Outback Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: New City Ny iTrader: (0)	A Possible Change to the stock rims I have a 2023 45e in production and I’m considering having the rims painted. It has the M Sport package and shadow line trim. 20" M Star-spoke bi-color wheels Mineral white with cognac sensafin. I’m thinking of doing the circle around the BMW emblem the same color as the car and the rest black but without the car in front of me I’m having difficulty picking the black that will look best. Any advice will be appreciated I will probably give the “e” a bit of time when it comes as I don’t like doing things spur of the moment. I just want to differentiate the look of my Bimmer from the rest of its brothers. Any other cosmetic advice welcome as I would really like to have a head turner without having to rob a bank.
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nZtiZia Major General 4739 Rep 8,833 Posts Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD! Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: neither here nor there... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e [9.88]	BMW’s jet black paint code is 668, though that’s for the body. dunno about wheels
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chefwong Major 373 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't do the wheel cap area mineral white to -stick out- With that said, I wouldn't do paint either though. Get them powdercoated if you are going for a color change. The finish would be much more durable versus paint which will just chip and show all the little nicks and debris that hit the wheels at 60mph+.....Anyhow, with black paint, it will just show up even more. And fwiw, there is a whole world of colors other than black or silver when it comes to powder coating.... Last edited by chefwong; 03-09-2023 at 01:02 PM..
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chefwong Major 373 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	For starters, clear comes in gloss and matte. You can choose either ontop of the base coat... On Powders, they easily make like 6500+ colors.... I simply mentioned there is more than just gloss black, matte black or silver....as some PC will prefer to just sell you what powder they may have on hand. It may cost a smidge more if they need to order the color you may want and it's not on hand
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