Wheel Question

HereAgain · 07-23-2007, 08:50 PM

BMW OEM wheels are powder coated not painted, yes?

spacedogg · 07-23-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HereAgain

BMW OEM wheels are powder coated not painted, yes?

Which wheel are you referring to.

For example, my Style 161s are painted.

HereAgain · 07-23-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

Which wheel are you referring to.

For example, my Style 161s are painted.

I'm referring to 162s. They look as though they are powder coated. Are they just spray painted?

montreal_bimmer · 07-24-2007, 09:22 AM

some are painted and some are powder coated.... if im not mistaken, i think the 162's are powdercoated....

HereAgain · 07-24-2007, 10:16 AM

Does anyone know for sure?

e92man · 07-24-2007, 05:18 PM

hmmmmmm. good question. i cant think of who would know the answer

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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	some are painted and some are powder coated.... if im not mistaken, i think the 162's are powdercoated....
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