Should I Powder Coat?

spmmorrow · 11-01-2017, 01:13 PM

Hey Guys,

Looking for some opinions on wheels. I have the Factory 21" 612 wheels. Im considering powder coating these to satin black. Im also considering a new set of wheels and holding onto the factory wheels for future resale.

For those who have powder coated their wheels... did you have any issues with cracking? I have heard powder coating can weaken the wheels.

With the brake dust we get on these do you think it would look better with satin black or gloss black. I feel like the BSM color needs contrast so I was leaning more toward satin.

If anyone has any pics of their set up that would be great.

onfireX5 · 11-01-2017, 01:15 PM

Color is a personal choice. P.C. should not weaken the wheels at all, properly applied.

r33_RGSport · 11-01-2017, 06:08 PM

Powder Coat will not weaken the wheel.
You just have to use a good place to get it done.

FYI, I got a used set of 22" for sale.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...6#post22374246

spmmorrow · 11-01-2017, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onfireX5

Color is a personal choice. P.C. should not weaken the wheels at all, properly applied.

Good to know that the wheel should not loose is strength.

I know color is subjective but looking for some suggestions and or samples to consider

spmmorrow · 11-01-2017, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Powder Coat will not weaken the wheel.
You just have to use a good place to get it done.

FYI, I got a used set of 22" for sale.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...6#post22374246

Thank you, Ill take a look and let you know if there is some interest

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spmmorrow New Member 8 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Should I Powder Coat? Hey Guys, Looking for some opinions on wheels. I have the Factory 21" 612 wheels. Im considering powder coating these to satin black. Im also considering a new set of wheels and holding onto the factory wheels for future resale. For those who have powder coated their wheels... did you have any issues with cracking? I have heard powder coating can weaken the wheels. With the brake dust we get on these do you think it would look better with satin black or gloss black. I feel like the BSM color needs contrast so I was leaning more toward satin. If anyone has any pics of their set up that would be great. __________________ 2016 BSM X6M (Dinan Stage 1, Eisenmann Exhaust 90mm carbon tips, ACS Springs, Black out Kidney Grill and Side Vents, IND Badges, Carbon Steering Wheel, Shifter and Center Console) 2010 R8 (Fabspeed Exhaust, TCU Tune, H&R Springs, Vorsteiner Wheels)
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onfireX5 Brigadier General 3619 Rep 4,532 Posts Drives: F90M5,F85X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	Color is a personal choice. P.C. should not weaken the wheels at all, properly applied.
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