T Bone's M6 + Painted Wheels

T Bone · 05-26-2007, 07:45 PM

I have been contemplated either powdercoating or painting a set of OE M6 wheels for my car. I want something bigger or potentially heavier and I like the OE setup. So I purchased another set of OE wheels and had them painted.

I shyed away from powdercoating as I was worried about harming the forging of the M6 Wheels.

I had my wheels done at The Wheel Fix in the Toronto Area..... While I just wanted them painted, I had to get them completely refinished as it needed to the OE clear coat stripped first. All in all I paid around $800 for all 4 wheels and they look really cool in person.

http://www.wheelfix.com/index.htm

I have one more cosmetic upgrade....I will post more pic of the completed car in a couple of weeks....

Can't wait till the 335xi gets in so I can start playing with that one too....

E90330iS · 05-26-2007, 07:48 PM

Looks great! Nice tires and exhaust!

Zeiss · 05-26-2007, 07:51 PM

WOW. That colour is amazing! Very nice!

MonacoBimm · 05-26-2007, 08:02 PM

I would have gotten an EVEN layer of BREAK DUST ON THEM. Then spray on some clear coat!! Otherwise, IM KIDDING. They look awesome man, especially on a light color, I love your m6.

DIRKD · 05-26-2007, 08:40 PM

Damn that looks hot.

AndrewE46 · 05-26-2007, 09:34 PM

m6

ctgazer · 05-26-2007, 09:37 PM

damn bro...thats hott! cant wait to see it in person again!

AgsWin · 05-26-2007, 10:20 PM

Did you end up painting them or powder coating them? What is better for wheels? Paint ot powdercoat? How would these look on a coupe

If anybody is good at photoshop, can you photshop these wheels onto a Sparkling graphite 335 coupe.

What color did you have them painted?

oneshare325 · 05-26-2007, 10:51 PM

So nice!! I love m6's!! Such a hot ride!!!

Jerk_Circus · 05-26-2007, 11:43 PM

Awesome ride, and great choice of colour for the wheels

I immediately recognized your neighborhood, because I ride (mountain bike) through the area all the time. I take the trail behind the school down to Neyagawa, and then ride to Lions Valley. Maybe I'll see it around sometime, cheers!

NaViT · 05-27-2007, 12:20 AM

looks real nice.... what color did u order the 335?

Toyo · 05-27-2007, 12:28 AM

ironic · 05-27-2007, 02:35 AM

wow...

Don Nguyen · 05-27-2007, 02:52 AM

$800 seems a bit high, but they look like they turned out very nice.

The car looks very aggressive now. Just needs a drop to finish it off

gonzo · 05-27-2007, 07:01 AM

......:rocks:

ricekikr · 05-27-2007, 08:15 AM

wow that was expensive!

nice car!

drop it

Greeney · 05-27-2007, 09:13 AM

Silverstone right? Looks awesome!

T Bone · 05-27-2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaViT

looks real nice.... what color did u order the 335?

I just changed it to Space Grey on Coral Red Leather yesterday. My friend just picked up a Sparkling Graphite (my original color).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerk_Circus

Awesome ride, and great choice of colour for the wheels

I immediately recognized your neighborhood, because I ride (mountain bike) through the area all the time. I take the trail behind the school down to Neyagawa, and then ride to Lions Valley. Maybe I'll see it around sometime, cheers!

This was in front of my GF's condo....I am actually moving to Oakville from the Sausage later this summer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don************

$800 seems a bit high, but they look like they turned out very nice.

The car looks very aggressive now. Just needs a drop to finish it off

Amazing how the car looks like it needs to be dropped with these wheels. I have had wheels painted in the past and this is consistent in terms of pricing. $200 / wheel, I got the tires dismounted, wheels stripped, primed and painted and the tires remounted + balanced. The guys that I used are really good and to be honest, I rather have excellent workmanship than to save $200.

DILLIGAF · 05-27-2007, 09:22 AM

I like it! I might consider doing that with my OEM 162s

Captain Oblivious · 05-27-2007, 09:41 AM

Wow, that looks mean as hell. It looks like the car is tearing ass around the road even when it's just sitting there.

thegeneral101 · 05-27-2007, 10:04 AM

great combination of color! rims look amazing

gerbs · 05-27-2007, 10:07 AM

Wow. Simply beautiful. Great taste man!!

First thing I realized when I saw the painted rims was how well they hide brake dust! Lucky you

05-26-2007, 07:45 PM	#1
T Bone Brigadier General 534 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The land where we kill baby seals iTrader: (0)	T Bone's M6 + Painted Wheels I have been contemplated either powdercoating or painting a set of OE M6 wheels for my car. I want something bigger or potentially heavier and I like the OE setup. So I purchased another set of OE wheels and had them painted. I shyed away from powdercoating as I was worried about harming the forging of the M6 Wheels. I had my wheels done at The Wheel Fix in the Toronto Area..... While I just wanted them painted, I had to get them completely refinished as it needed to the OE clear coat stripped first. All in all I paid around $800 for all 4 wheels and they look really cool in person. http://www.wheelfix.com/index.htm I have one more cosmetic upgrade....I will post more pic of the completed car in a couple of weeks.... Can't wait till the 335xi gets in so I can start playing with that one too.... Attached Images __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"......Enzo Ferrari
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05-26-2007, 07:51 PM	#3
Zeiss Lieutenant Colonel 341 Rep 1,864 Posts Drives: Bicycle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	WOW. That colour is amazing! Very nice!
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MonacoBimm Banned 44 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: Sapp. Black 330i(2nd e90) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama iTrader: (1)	I would have gotten an EVEN layer of BREAK DUST ON THEM. Then spray on some clear coat!! Otherwise, IM KIDDING. They look awesome man, especially on a light color, I love your m6.
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05-26-2007, 08:40 PM	#5
DIRKD First Lieutenant 12 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335 sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: desert iTrader: (0)	Damn that looks hot.
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05-26-2007, 09:34 PM	#6
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AgsWin Captain 197 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2022 Frozen Dark Grey M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: College Station, TX iTrader: (1)	Did you end up painting them or powder coating them? What is better for wheels? Paint ot powdercoat? How would these look on a coupe If anybody is good at photoshop, can you photshop these wheels onto a Sparkling graphite 335 coupe. What color did you have them painted?
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oneshare325 Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	So nice!! I love m6's!! Such a hot ride!!!
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05-26-2007, 11:43 PM	#10
Jerk_Circus New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: a wagon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Awesome ride, and great choice of colour for the wheels I immediately recognized your neighborhood, because I ride (mountain bike) through the area all the time. I take the trail behind the school down to Neyagawa, and then ride to Lions Valley. Maybe I'll see it around sometime, cheers! __________________
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05-27-2007, 12:20 AM	#11
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Don Nguyen Banned 67 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	$800 seems a bit high, but they look like they turned out very nice. The car looks very aggressive now. Just needs a drop to finish it off
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05-27-2007, 09:41 AM	#20
Captain Oblivious My car is for sale 7 Rep 239 Posts Drives: slowly for max fuel economy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cary, NC iTrader: (0)	Wow, that looks mean as hell. It looks like the car is tearing ass around the road even when it's just sitting there. __________________ 2008 E90 335i: Alpine White \| Terra \| Burl \| Sport \| Premium \| Nav \| iPod \| Heated Seats - Sold 2004 E46 325ci: \| Titanium Silver \| Gray \| Burl \| Sport \| 5sp - Sold
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05-27-2007, 10:07 AM	#22
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