Black painted stock wheels

hsk26 · 02-21-2014, 06:44 AM

I ordered a MG M235i but hate the colour of the wheels. Instead of getting new rims I was thinking of getting the stock wheels either painted or powder coated. What do you guys reckon?

Also thinking about getting the mirrors painted black... hate the silver

riccappa · 02-26-2014, 01:55 PM

I'd prefer them in black too, and i also ordered a MG M235i, worse comes to worse, you can plasti-dip them, and if you don't like how it looks, just peel it off.

Esteban15 · 02-26-2014, 02:04 PM

not a fan of painted...I think they look fine as is..everyone can be picky as they want..and if you lease..these add on can present problem when you return.

hsk26 · 03-02-2014, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by riccappa

I'd prefer them in black too, and i also ordered a MG M235i, worse comes to worse, you can plasti-dip them, and if you don't like how it looks, just peel it off.

Thanks for the advice. What's plasti-dip? I've heard of priming and spray painting vs powder coating (which would get rid of BMW and ///M logo).

Any idea how I can get the mirror caps painted?

Vertigo//SD · 03-02-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hsk26

Thanks for the advice. What's plasti-dip? I've heard of priming and spray painting vs powder coating (which would get rid of BMW and ///M logo).

Any idea how I can get the mirror caps painted?

Instead of painting the mirrors, you might want to consider the carbon fiber versions....affordable at $650/set.

riccappa · 03-07-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hsk26

Thanks for the advice. What's plasti-dip? I've heard of priming and spray painting vs powder coating (which would get rid of BMW and ///M logo).

Any idea how I can get the mirror caps painted?

Check out dipmycar.com Plastidip was designed for tools, it's similar to a paint, but more like a liquid rubber material that sprays on and hardens, you can get it in lots of colors, there's a lot of matte options, it looks identical to getting something vinyl wrapped. However it does have a shelf life to it, and it can chip or peel after time, in which case you just peel it off and do it again, doesn't take long at all.

riccappa · 03-07-2014, 07:58 AM

hsk26 · 03-09-2014, 06:52 AM

Plastidip sounds great! Easy to get and cheap. And to cap it all off... it's reversible! Will definitely get the stuff. Thanks!

02-21-2014, 06:44 AM	#1
hsk26 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	Black painted stock wheels - anyone? I ordered a MG M235i but hate the colour of the wheels. Instead of getting new rims I was thinking of getting the stock wheels either painted or powder coated. What do you guys reckon? Also thinking about getting the mirrors painted black... hate the silver
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riccappa Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 14' M235i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	I'd prefer them in black too, and i also ordered a MG M235i, worse comes to worse, you can plasti-dip them, and if you don't like how it looks, just peel it off.
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Esteban15 Banned 1 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2012 Volvo C30 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca iTrader: (0)	not a fan of painted...I think they look fine as is..everyone can be picky as they want..and if you lease..these add on can present problem when you return.
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hsk26 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	Plastidip sounds great! Easy to get and cheap. And to cap it all off... it's reversible! Will definitely get the stuff. Thanks!
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