Painting a 19" to 18" or similar color

fmquadri · 04-21-2008, 05:22 PM

Anyone thought about getting their OEM 19"s painted to match the darker 18"s?

Thoughts? Not sure how this would look, but definitely looking into the possibility of darker rims for the JB. Any ideas on costs?

bmwprince4life · 04-21-2008, 05:31 PM

no clue think that would look awsome. Wondering though if the paint comes off? and how much does it cost too?

fmquadri · 04-21-2008, 05:37 PM

well you would think, if done properly, it would have the same resiliency as the OE rims.. or at least of some aftermarket rims.

Costs.. now that's the magic question.

GregW / Oregon · 04-21-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwprince4life

no clue think that would look awsome. Wondering though if the paint comes off? and how much does it cost too?

I've had several rims refinished by a good local wheel guy. The paint is durable, and they look factory. If no repair is necessary it should runt $150 - 175 pre wheel, including dismount, remount & balance.

Davinhci · 04-21-2008, 10:22 PM

i think they would look good

Big Windy · 04-22-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I've had several rims refinished by a good local wheel guy. The paint is durable, and they look factory. If no repair is necessary it should runt $150 - 175 pre wheel, including dismount, remount & balance.

that's pretty cheap greg. do they sandblast them first and start from the base metal? i'd think that a gun metal grey powder coat would be a good way to replicate the color of the 18"s, but not too experienced in this department.

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