Painting Y Spoke Wheels Black?

[buschy]

all black tends to look dirty and hides the wheels on the car. if you go black or dark you need a polished or chorme lip , something to hihglight the wheels.
I plan to try and get some powerd coating in a matte black only if I can somehow polish the lip(which they dont have) or do some portion of the wheel or spokes polished or chrome.
I want this type of look on my white x5 just like on my 335(link to my other thread)

http://www.xoutpost.com/other-bmws/35...shoes-too.html

[calix5fan]

Originally Posted by M-individual

Be careful when you get it done and look for a professional who has experience or the paint may start to chip off before you know it.

My exprience has been ... go with OEM wheels or reputable tuners (for example Ac Schnitzer, Hartge, Hamman) and pick the color you want to go for but don't get any paintjobs done afterwards.

As far as the color is concerned: black is nice but looks very agressive. If you go for black you would want a chrome lip as this makes the wheel look bigger. I was about to order the 21" black OEM wheels (see picture) but decided not to do it. The main reason was because my wife didn't like it that much (and the X5 will be her car) but also because it makes the wheels look small (even in 21"). The Ferric Grey (what we ordered) does provide a sporty look but is not as agressive.

Just my idea. Bottom line is: colors and rims are a matter of personal taste but before you go spend money it is certainly worth thinking twice and seeing the wheel in real life in the color you are considering.

Best of luck and post some pictures of the end result ...

Looks good! How'd you get your taillights darker? If anybody else has the dark wheels, please post!

[M-individual]

Originally Posted by calix5fan

Looks good! How'd you get your taillights darker? If anybody else has the dark wheels, please post!

Sent you a PM with more info on the Ferric Grey wheels. Here is another close up shot of the black wheels in an effort to try and help you with your choice

[Shumdit]

Originally Posted by calix5fan

Looks good! How'd you get your taillights darker? If anybody else has the dark wheels, please post!

I do not think they are darker, I think it's the lighting.