436M Wheel color code

alz0rz · 08-07-2014, 10:30 AM

Anyone know what the BMW color code for the standard M235i wheel is and any good advice on touch up paint?

Killramos · 08-07-2014, 10:43 AM

Should be ferric grey.

I am considering buying a pen myself, fiancé doesn't know how parking lots work..

alz0rz · 08-07-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Killramos

Should be ferric grey.

I am considering buying a pen myself, fiancé doesn't know how parking lots work..

Yeah.. in my case.. got my tire replaced at Discount Tire and they nicked a small area around my center crap prying it off with what I guess was a flat head..

They owned up to it and are offering to send out the wheel for refinishing but I'm hesitant at the quality and whether it will ever be as good as the OEM finish. I don't want to seem like I am asking too much but I would much prefer a new wheel... but the damage is not significant enough I think to warrant that request.

Bee Pee · 08-07-2014, 05:49 PM

Ferric Grey II which is BMW paint code WB55 B55

old Ferric Grey wheel colour that's been around for a few years is WA80 / A80

mankid247 · 08-10-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by alz0rz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killramos

Should be ferric grey.

I am considering buying a pen myself, fianc doesn't know how parking lots work..

Yeah.. in my case.. got my tire replaced at Discount Tire and they nicked a small area around my center crap prying it off with what I guess was a flat head..

They owned up to it and are offering to send out the wheel for refinishing but I'm hesitant at the quality and whether it will ever be as good as the OEM finish. I don't want to seem like I am asking too much but I would much prefer a new wheel... but the damage is not significant enough I think to warrant that request.

They did this to one of my brothers 335 rims when swapping tires, they also said they could refinish it however having a gunmetal finish like ours, the quality of any refinishing would be sub par compared to the oem finish they ended up replacing his wheel.

BEM-S4 · 08-10-2014, 06:37 PM

If they want to repair it I'd tell them that's fine but if you're not happy w the results you need a new wheel. The wheels aren't insanely expensive (check w Sun) so they may just want to buck up the extra $ and be done with it.

Lucky13 · 08-13-2014, 02:15 PM

I spent over an hour on line on websites trying to find this paint in the US and it's not available, even asked the dealer to look it up and they couldn't find it. Apparently you can get it in Europe but its expensive and one company out of Hong Kong makes a paint stick but if your going to repair wheels you need spray paint. Our only hope is because it's the same color as the mirrors that we will get it soon. I asked automotivetouchup.com about it and am waiting on a response. I've bought paint from them several times. The bottom line is don't scratch your wheels or you will be SOL.

modeboy · 08-13-2014, 05:42 PM

Ugh I just got some curb rash on one of mine and am trying to decide if I want to replace the whole wheel. I'm leaning in that direction. Anyone know what they run? Front right...

JB

five3three · 08-13-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by modeboy

Ugh I just got some curb rash on one of mine and am trying to decide if I want to replace the whole wheel. I'm leaning in that direction. Anyone know what they run? Front right...

JB

around $370 if you look around online. if you walk in to a dealership expect to pay about $460 or so.

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2734025/
http://www.bmwpartsupply.com/OEMPart...117845870.html

Your part number for the front wheel is 36117845870 as found here:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...46&hg=36&fg=15

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Bee Pee Brigadier General 1777 Rep 4,515 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	Ferric Grey II which is BMW paint code WB55 B55 old Ferric Grey wheel colour that's been around for a few years is WA80 / A80
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	If they want to repair it I'd tell them that's fine but if you're not happy w the results you need a new wheel. The wheels aren't insanely expensive (check w Sun) so they may just want to buck up the extra $ and be done with it. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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Lucky13 Lucky13 211 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, S.C. iTrader: (0)	I spent over an hour on line on websites trying to find this paint in the US and it's not available, even asked the dealer to look it up and they couldn't find it. Apparently you can get it in Europe but its expensive and one company out of Hong Kong makes a paint stick but if your going to repair wheels you need spray paint. Our only hope is because it's the same color as the mirrors that we will get it soon. I asked automotivetouchup.com about it and am waiting on a response. I've bought paint from them several times. The bottom line is don't scratch your wheels or you will be SOL. __________________ 1995 325i, 1996 328ci, 1997 528i, 1997 Z3 2.8, 2000 528i, 2001 X5 3.0, 2001 330i Convertible, 2002 M3 Convertible, 2003 M3 Coupe, 2004 M3 Coupe, 2004 Z4 3.0, 2004 X3 3.0, 2007 X3 3.0, 2007 335i Convertible, 2013 X1 28 sdrive, 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30i Xdrive Last edited by Lucky13; 08-13-2014 at 02:21 PM..
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modeboy Private First Class 38 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Comp / HS / DCT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richardson, TX iTrader: (1)	Ugh I just got some curb rash on one of mine and am trying to decide if I want to replace the whole wheel. I'm leaning in that direction. Anyone know what they run? Front right... JB __________________ 2020 M2 Comp. / Hockenheim Silver / DCT / Executive / Moonroof
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