Alloy colour change : Paint or Powdercoat? Any recommended refurb shops?

[MarkyX6]

I have got a set of alloys that I fancy turning black. I have seen some threads elsewhere that say the heating process for Powder Coating weakens the casting.

Has anyone had any experience of this?

Also, would appreciate any recommended places in or near Hertfordshire that you may have used and had good results.

Thanks

Mark

[535dboy]

what colour is your car?

[MarkyX6]

It is a Sapphire Black X6.


Regards

Mark

[Raj]

I've had rims powder coated and know plenty who have had them done too and they are fine.

[535dboy]

[quote="MarkyX6"]
It is a Sapphire Black X6.


Regards

Mark
[/quote]

Won't it be just a bit black!?!?

[dgm]

I've had several sets of wheels powder coated and never had an issue.

[MarkyX6]

Thanks.

It may well be too much black. Might see what they can do in terms of finishes to take the edge off, assuming I can find somewhere up to the job.

Regards

Mark

[535dboy]

[quote="MarkyX6"]
Thanks.

It may well be too much black. Might see what they can do in terms of finishes to take the edge off, assuming I can find somewhere up to the job.

Regards

Mark
[/quote]

One of the neighbours sons has a E92 sport and everything is black which just looks too much.


How about a smoked chrome finiah

[X5Sport]

What about the BMW Anthacite colour?  Or Dark Silver (Ferric Grey?) and a standard option now too.  Google BMW Anthracite and there's lots of piccies.

[Chompers]

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="MarkyX6"]
Thanks.

It may well be too much black. Might see what they can do in terms of finishes to take the edge off, assuming I can find somewhere up to the job.

Regards

Mark
[/quote]

One of the neighbours sons has a E92 sport and everything is black which just looks too much.


How about a smoked chrome finiah
[/quote]

Agreed. Ferric Grey as per the OEM finish may work better. Which wheel style do you have on the X6?

[Jamee]

I agree with others, I think the grey will lokk nicer. Mine is black with black kidneys, so thinking of having the wheels powder coated in ferric grey. Whats the going rate for this anyone know? And dioes anyone know of anyone round the cardiff/newport way?

[Black X5]

Mine is fully black- grills and wheels- same colour as yours too.  To break it up I've had the outer edge of the wheel done in red.

Probably not everyones cup of tea but I think it looks great and that is all that matters! )

Will try and put some pics up...

[Sanj]

[quote="Black X5"]
Will try and put some pics up...
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There's one of it in the Meet section after the recent visit.

[535dboy]

[quote="Black X5"]
Mine is fully black- grills and wheels- same colour as yours too.  To break it up I've had the outer edge of the wheel done in red.

Probably not everyones cup of tea but I think it looks great and that is all that matters! )

Will try and put some pics up...
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In would say a rim of something if you insist on black. Walked past a black Porsche today with black wheels and silver rim. Looked ok.

[Black X5]

[quote="Sanj"]
[quote="Black X5"]
Will try and put some pics up...
[/quote]

There's one of it in the Meet section after the recent visit.
[/quote]

Right you are!