442M Powder Coating

scusswold · 04-30-2021, 06:30 AM

Hi all,

So my undamaged (warranty replacement) 442M wheels are again starting to corrode around the centre caps, and I'm now fully out of warranty. BMW have previously said they would *discuss* yet again a like for like replacement (now with a cost) , but it isn't solving the root cause. Therefore I'm going to get them powder coated, but I need some inspiration as to what colour to choose etc.

Does anyone have any 442M powder coated photos that they can share?

I've searched and found the old Chrome shaded suggestions in this post from a few years ago, but I've never seen photos from anyone that actually had theirs painted. Also I've read the good insights from Alloyboy, but I need help to decide.

So come on fellow 442M'ers, dig out your handy work!!

archerz · 04-30-2021, 10:41 AM

Antrcite and Gloss black more recently.

jonesdg4 · 04-30-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by scusswold

Hi all,

So my undamaged (warranty replacement) 442M wheels are again starting to corrode around the centre caps, and I'm now fully out of warranty. BMW have previously said they would *discuss* yet again a like for like replacement (now with a cost) , but it isn't solving the root cause. Therefore I'm going to get them powder coated, but I need some inspiration as to what colour to choose etc.

Does anyone have any 442M powder coated photos that they can share?

I've searched and found the old Chrome shaded suggestions in [COLOR="RoyalBlue"]this post from a few years ago[/COLOR], but I've never seen photos from anyone that actually had theirs painted. Also I've read the good insights from [COLOR="royalblue"]Alloyboy[/COLOR], but I need help to decide.

So come on fellow 442M'ers, dig out your handy work!!

Getting mine done end of may so will post then. Going for ferric grey. Check out BW powder coating in Louth on Facebook. Loads of pictures in their gallery

RhysoTDI · 04-30-2021, 01:10 PM

Ferric Grey

Jim23k · 04-30-2021, 02:20 PM

Black Chrome:

Stainy · 05-01-2021, 03:27 AM

Not the best angle, but Black Anthracite (and only £30 a corner!)

Windey · 05-02-2021, 03:32 AM

Jim, do you have any shots from further back? Mine is silver too...

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Originally Posted by Jim23k

Black Chrome:

AzzaF30 · 05-02-2021, 03:49 AM

Just normal anthracite

Deadlock · 05-04-2021, 05:12 AM

Picked these up late last year...

now are my summer wheels :-)

onstat · 05-04-2021, 08:53 AM

all mine that were replaced at the end of the 3 year warranty have gone to shit

Im thinking of shadow chrome to go with my Estoril Blue

scusswold · 05-06-2021, 07:17 AM

Thanks all,

Does anyone have any recommendations in Bristol/ Bath/ Wiltshire and surrounding areas for Powder Coating wheel refurbs ?

CSt · 05-06-2021, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim23k

Black Chrome:

Nice! I'm liking that a lot. Is this a sprayed/coated finish rather than diamond cut?

There's a place nearby me called We Restore Alloys that do a shadow chrome which looks really similar.

sensible · 05-07-2021, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim23k

Black Chrome:

They look good!

Chris_340i · 05-07-2021, 07:29 AM

My old F31 with the wheels powdered coated ferric grey.
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Jim23k · 05-15-2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Windey

Jim, do you have any shots from further back? Mine is silver too...

How's this?

Jim23k · 05-15-2021, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSt

Nice! I'm liking that a lot. Is this a sprayed/coated finish rather than diamond cut?

There's a place nearby me called We Restore Alloys that do a shadow chrome which looks really similar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by B58_f32

Any more pics of this from other angles. This paint looks like it still has the same shiny effect that diamond cut gives to make them stand out.

Yep it's a powder coat, done at The Wheel Specialist. Didn't want to go via the Diamond Cut route again having seen first hand just how flimsy they are so hoping the powder coat will be much more durable.

Shadow Chrome / Flash Chrome are very similar.

The wheels are painted black and then over sprayed with silver to give extra depth to the finish. It's no diamond cut but is a fairly good alternative IMO.

04-30-2021, 06:30 AM	#1
scusswold Private 17 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2016 F30 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Near Bristol iTrader: (0)	442M Powder Coating - photos wanted! Hi all, So my undamaged (warranty replacement) 442M wheels are again starting to corrode around the centre caps, and I'm now fully out of warranty. BMW have previously said they would discuss yet again a like for like replacement (now with a cost) , but it isn't solving the root cause. Therefore I'm going to get them powder coated, but I need some inspiration as to what colour to choose etc. Does anyone have any 442M powder coated photos that they can share? I've searched and found the old Chrome shaded suggestions in this post from a few years ago, but I've never seen photos from anyone that actually had theirs painted. Also I've read the good insights from Alloyboy, but I need help to decide. So come on fellow 442M'ers, dig out your handy work!! __________________ Scusswold 2016 F30 Mineral Grey, M Sport plus package, Harman Kardon, Professional Nav, High Beam Assist
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onstat Second Lieutenant 90 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 335d Touring Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: North Wales iTrader: (0)	all mine that were replaced at the end of the 3 year warranty have gone to shit Im thinking of shadow chrome to go with my Estoril Blue __________________ F31 335d M Sport \| Estoril Blue & CR \| M Sport+ \| Pro Nav \| Comfort Pack \| Adaptive M Sport suspension \| Active Cruise
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scusswold Private 17 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2016 F30 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Near Bristol iTrader: (0)	Thanks all, Does anyone have any recommendations in Bristol/ Bath/ Wiltshire and surrounding areas for Powder Coating wheel refurbs ? __________________ Scusswold 2016 F30 Mineral Grey, M Sport plus package, Harman Kardon, Professional Nav, High Beam Assist
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