Wheel colour choice

[sapphireblack]

Inbound set of rims need a refurb, the only definite is they won't be diamond cut.

Car currently has these in 'Teflon' black. The same type as the inbound set.


So, do i repeat the black theme but in gloss to match many of the cars trim features. Though hairlines just from washing marr the look over time

BMWs Orbit grey like these, abeit a different wheel type.


Or go mad with a colour, something that doesnt look ridiculous but at my age, colour is fun/good. I dont really care what anyone thinks now, its my life to live etc.

[gmc15]

I prefer the gloss black over the grey

[StuBeeDoo]

do i repeat the black theme.........
BMWs Orbit grey..........
Or go mad with a colour

As per my "paint or powdercoat" thread, which you contributed to, I'm a hater of dark-coloured wheels. I wouldn't go any darker than Orbit grey on your (Space grey??) car. In the image you posted above it looks a nice contrast.

IMO going for an "in-yer-face" colour is OK, but only if they are kept spotless. As soon as they get just a little brake dust on, they let the whole car down.

[sapphireblack]

do i repeat the black theme.........
BMWs Orbit grey..........
Or go mad with a colour

As per my "paint or powdercoat" thread, which you contributed to, I'm a hater of dark-coloured wheels. I wouldn't go any darker than Orbit grey on your (Space grey??) car. In the image you posted above it looks a nice contrast.

IMO going for an "in-yer-face" colour is OK, but only if they are kept spotless. As soon as they get just a little brake dust on, they let the whole car down.

My problem with grey wheels is they kind of clash with a grey colour car. A contrast is needed or good old colour coding perhaps but thats a bit old hat and costs more. Orbit is BMWs darkest colour afaik, thereafter its black.

If diamond cut had longevity i would have them re-done original but even with powder coat that unpainted metal underneath is a magnet for the silver/white worm afflicting seemingly all diamond cut wheels eventually . Gloss black is the logical choice but i worry all the hairline scratches will compromise them.

Anthracite of some sort is a possibility i suppose, but like you have experienced i don't want a wrong look. TBH, I suspect theyll end up black, tho 'BMW' blue is tempting me as it has once before.

[StuBeeDoo]

My problem with grey wheels is they kind of clash with a grey colour car.

My E46 was Silbergrau - not a million miles from the colour of your car - and for a while I had anthracite wheels on it. I don't have the file with those images with me, but I can post them next weekend if you're interested.

Now you've mentioned it, I think you have suggested the BMW blue before. It's something I find intriguing. I kind-of wish I had remembered it before I had my winter wheels done grey.

[sapphireblack]

Its a self inflicted problem isn't it

Theres no point in my repeating either colour so far used unless its a finish difference at the very least. The 'Teflon' satin finish looks good imo, gloss black seems popular in Germany, numerous wheel sellers offering this pattern wheel in gloss black it seems. Do i copy or strive to be different?

Matt Orbit grey has some appeal but I've never seen it on a wheel. BMW blue has definite appeal albeit it could be an expensive cock-up. Gloss black predictable but undoubtedly the safer option of my choices. That said shadow chrome was mentioned by my wife Probably a bit bling for me though.

[sapphireblack]

I would guess these are an anthracite shade, not on wheels i'll likely own again tho.