Painting or powdercoating wheels

Llarry · 12-23-2021, 03:06 AM

I'm thinking of getting my OE (824M 18"/19") rims painted or powdercoated but am totally clueless on this subject. Any knowledgeable member out there who can educate me on the basics?
Thanks!

ROBERT1183 · 12-23-2021, 10:51 AM

I would have them powdercoated. Its much more durable.

Limegrntaln · 12-23-2021, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Llarry

I'm thinking of getting my OE (824M 18"/19") rims painted or powdercoated but am totally clueless on this subject. Any knowledgeable member out there who can educate me on the basics?
Thanks!

Most good powdercoating places, use Prismatic Powders. You can check the colors, online, and they also offer for you to purchase samples of the colors.

https://www.prismaticpowders.com/?gc...SAAEgIaFPD_BwE

Davem4 · 12-23-2021, 06:49 PM

If you paint them the will chip really easily when mounting tires, I talk people out of painting them all the time and send them to get powder coated, way more durable for not much more money

Llarry · 12-24-2021, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Most good powdercoating places, use Prismatic Powders. You can check the colors, online, and they also offer for you to purchase samples of the colors.

Thank you for the link!

TexasEd · 12-24-2021, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Llarry

Thank you for the link!

These are two examples of powder coated wheels. I like Bronze/Chrome which I have used a couple of times. Examples below:

Llarry · 12-24-2021, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasEd

These are two examples of powder coated wheels.

Thanks for posting. Do you remember a ballpark $ figure for four wheels?

mzcp · 12-24-2021, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Llarry

Thanks for posting. Do you remember a ballpark $ figure for four wheels?

Here in Cali about $500-600 depending on the color. Powdercoat Black is cheaper some shops can do it for $400.

TexasEd · 12-24-2021, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Llarry

Thanks for posting. Do you remember a ballpark $ figure for four wheels?

I think in the ballpark of about $700 for the set. Look up Prismatic PMB4124. A gorgeous color I have used and plan on using it again in the future. You can google the color and see numerous examples of wheels powder coated with that color. You can find shops that will remove the tires and wheels and then they will send out the wheels to be coated. It is normally only a day or two process and much cheaper than buying all new aftermarket wheels. Plus you retain the oem wheels which would be important when leasing your vehicle.

Llarry · 12-24-2021, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasEd

I think in the ballpark of about $700 for the set.

Thanks, that sounds reasonable. Gorgeous cars, btw!

12-23-2021, 03:06 AM	#1
Llarry ///M driver 15847 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6-speed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Porsche Macan GTS [6.25] 2022 BMW M3 [9.40]	Painting or powdercoating wheels I'm thinking of getting my OE (824M 18"/19") rims painted or powdercoated but am totally clueless on this subject. Any knowledgeable member out there who can educate me on the basics? Thanks! __________________ '22 G80 M3 6-sp Portimao Blue/Tartufo
	Appreciate 1 Limegrntaln13439.50 Tweet Quote

12-23-2021, 10:51 AM	#2
ROBERT1183 Captain 1569 Rep 989 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M3 DRAVIT GREY 6SPEED Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: ROCKAWAY NJ iTrader: (0)	I would have them powdercoated. Its much more durable.
	Appreciate 2 Limegrntaln13439.50 Llarry15847.00 Quote

12-23-2021, 06:49 PM	#4
Davem4 Private 75 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Bmw g82 m4 comp Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	If you paint them the will chip really easily when mounting tires, I talk people out of painting them all the time and send them to get powder coated, way more durable for not much more money
	Appreciate 1 Llarry15847.00 Quote