Newly Powder Coated - BMW OEM 197's

Vacek · 06-12-2009, 05:30 PM

Ok,

Here we go

Love em or hate em ... I'm on the LOVE side for sure. (My Valve Stem Covers are even done as well

) It is Pooooring down rain here, so no clean car pic's until later.

As for "Part II" , I have had paint color matched to my powdered Rims, and will be having the Window Trim done hopefully next week to match the rims ... Should be very unique. The chrome is just to bright all on it's own, and I dont want black as 1,000,000,000 others have it now

Some small details First ....

BMW 18" OEM Style 197's (by BBS)

Rims were gently Sandblasted (Sand, NOT glass bead) , then hand sanded each one, twice over.

I had a custom powder made for myself .. It was a blend of "Solar Rain" , "Black Chrome" & "Chrome Smoke" .... Let's just call it "Kosaic's Own" now (Eat your heart out Paul Newman) It is darker than Gun Metal, and not quite Charcoal .. Unbelievable in person. My BMW Dealer had a crowd around them today after they put my new PS2's on. (without a mark)

Then there is a 95% Gloss, Acrylic Clear powder over top .. So they will be extremely durable over time.

BEFORE:

IN BETWEEN:

AFTER:

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"K"

Carfreak9922 · 06-12-2009, 05:32 PM

it will look a ton better with a drop.

Vacek · 06-12-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carfreak9922

it will look a ton better with a drop.

All in due time, but I know

MCMLXXXIX · 06-12-2009, 05:33 PM

awesome
theyll look even better with a drop

Topless 335i · 06-12-2009, 05:34 PM

Refinishing the window trim will look good too.

NoMods · 06-12-2009, 05:38 PM

my wheels look powder coated also after a week

Vacek · 06-12-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

my wheels look powder coated also after a week

lol, I hear that !

ska///235i · 06-12-2009, 05:40 PM

my all time fav oem rims...nice

wheel gap is huge

choicez · 06-12-2009, 05:41 PM

nice! was wondering how those would look powder coated.

Vacek · 06-12-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska325xi

my all time fav oem rims...nice

wheel gap is huge

Wheel gap is huge, but it was hanging loose for a week on Jack Stands ... so needs to settle a little more than a ride around the block

I was itching to get some pics up.

However, the wheel gap is still too much, so the "Slamma Jamma" is coming very soon.

MCMLXXXIX · 06-12-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topless 335i

Refinishing the window trim will look good too.

+1 fursure

Craig@SupremePower · 06-12-2009, 08:55 PM

very nice..

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 06-12-2009, 09:01 PM

Nice!
I have a set of Powder coated 197's myself

Yoshii · 06-12-2009, 09:57 PM

cool...looks good

kpcoupe · 06-12-2009, 10:02 PM

camcar33 · 06-12-2009, 10:03 PM

Where can I buy a pair? Hahah jk I wish I could though

I have heard powdercoating often chips quite quickly. Has anyone experienced this?

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 06-12-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcar33

Where can I buy a pair? Hahah jk I wish I could though

I have heard powdercoating often chips quite quickly. Has anyone experienced this?

You have heard false info.
Paint chips quite quickly.
Powder Coating lasts much much longer.

Vacek · 06-12-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

You have heard false info.
Paint chips quite quickly.
Powder Coating lasts much much longer.

+1

I did my research on this ... Powder will be MUCH more durable ...

richeerich03 · 06-12-2009, 10:10 PM

Looks good..

Spacer? I think it will set it off.

ZuerstBMW · 06-12-2009, 10:21 PM

Like them

I wonder how they would look on my montego coupe.

mesropb23 · 06-12-2009, 10:26 PM

window trim kills it

Vacek · 06-12-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

Like them

I wonder how they would look on my montego coupe.

This color wheel would go with any color car in my opinion ... It would look hawt on Montego for sure !

Quote:

Originally Posted by richeerich03

Looks good..

Spacer? I think it will set it off.

Drop First ... wheels are already 8" fronts, 8.5" rear ... I think the drop will solve the worlds problems.

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Vacek Captain 53 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 09 X3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (8)	Newly Powder Coated - BMW OEM 197's - PICS Ok, Here we go Love em or hate em ... I'm on the LOVE side for sure. (My Valve Stem Covers are even done as well ) It is Pooooring down rain here, so no clean car pic's until later. As for "Part II" , I have had paint color matched to my powdered Rims, and will be having the Window Trim done hopefully next week to match the rims ... Should be very unique. The chrome is just to bright all on it's own, and I dont want black as 1,000,000,000 others have it now Some small details First .... BMW 18" OEM Style 197's (by BBS) Rims were gently Sandblasted (Sand, NOT glass bead) , then hand sanded each one, twice over. I had a custom powder made for myself .. It was a blend of "Solar Rain" , "Black Chrome" & "Chrome Smoke" .... Let's just call it "Kosaic's Own" now (Eat your heart out Paul Newman) It is darker than Gun Metal, and not quite Charcoal .. Unbelievable in person. My BMW Dealer had a crowd around them today after they put my new PS2's on. (without a mark) Then there is a 95% Gloss, Acrylic Clear powder over top .. So they will be extremely durable over time. BEFORE: IN BETWEEN: AFTER: . . . . . . . . . . . "K" Last edited by Vacek; 06-12-2009 at 05:49 PM..
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