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Originally Posted by jjccact
I am thinking along the same lines (paint 214 style wheels). I would like to request some feedback from others regarding proper painting of wheels. Should they be powder coated? What specific type of paint? Is a body shop the best place to find someone to do this work properly? I certainly don't want my first tire change to cause flakes of paint coming off an improperly done job. Thanks in advance.
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These were 'painted, two layers, with a clear coat' by the dealer. Ferric Gray metallic match (not original BMW Paint.)
Powder coating would have cost double and also be a costly repair (when and if they chipped.) One wheel now has a small small nic, but the cost of repair is very little.
