[M235ixDriveMP]

Originally Posted by dtraill27

For those who did powdercoating, I assume the tires have to come off. Does the shop do this or did you get them taken off before bringing them in?

http://nashvillepowdercoating.com/Wheel-Coating.html

$110 per wheel, 7-10 days, just bring in wheels only

what do you think

[mike@tpc]

most powdercoaters will require the wheels without tires. 110 per wheel is a fair price. 7-10 days is a little long

[wjones14]

Originally Posted by mike@tpc

I powdercoated mine gloss black, and overlayed cf vinyl on the blue parts of the roundel

Love the gloss black powdercoat Mike! There's a shop near me that does it for $100/wheel, including a clearcoat, and I'm going to do this as soon as I get my 2er home.

One question - did you purposely elect not to put the little "M" emblem back on? Was just wondering if it was possible to remove and replace that emblem after the job, or if I need to buy new emblems in advance so I'll be ready to go after the powdercoat is done.

[mike@tpc]

I purposely did not, because I lost one. You could probably reuse them, but it would be best to order new and start with fresh glue.

[wjones14]

One more question about powdercoating the stock M235i wheels: is there a tire pressure monitor sensor in the wheel? If so, how do you get to it and where does it attach?

[mike@tpc]

Originally Posted by wjones14

One more question about powdercoating the stock M235i wheels: is there a tire pressure monitor sensor in the wheel? If so, how do you get to it and where does it attach?

its part of the valve stem. It just unbolts, you can see the nut at the base of the stem

[Proper Motion LLC]

Originally Posted by mazerrackham

I was quoted $600 (and 5 days) for powder coating and $500 (and 1 day) for painting.

Damn, must not be a very competitive market in Michigan. I charge between 280-400 depending on color

[mike@tpc]

I was 400 minimum when I was still doing wheels.

[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by Rylen

Damn, must not be a very competitive market in Michigan. I charge between 280-400 depending on color

Sounds like it -- but shop around. First, Google "powder coating wheels [insert city name here]" and see what comes up -- especially posts on car forums and motorcycle forums. A good powder coating job should run $75-$125 per rim, depending.

I had mine done in 24 hours for $480 by a shop that has lifts, so there was no need to take the wheels off the car. Place is primarily a wheel repair shop co-owned by a guy who worked for BMW for nearly 20 years before starting the biz, so he knows BMW rims -- and he had two Ferraris, a Lambo Aventador, three Maseratis and a couple of 'vettes in the shop when I was there (if that's not a sign of a reputable place, I don't know what is). Gloss black ... and he even re-applied the M stickers on each rim.

[mcom]

OK want to get this done, how do y'all handle the logistics of getting your four rims to a place to powdercoat? I don't even have jack stands... Might have to do plasti-dip just becasue I can't handle the logistics...

[1ChrisRuck]

Originally Posted by mcom

OK want to get this done, how do y'all handle the logistics of getting your four rims to a place to powdercoat? I don't even have jack stands... Might have to do plasti-dip just becasue I can't handle the logistics...

Good point. What are our options?

[1ChrisRuck]

Originally Posted by Viffermike

Sounds like it -- but shop around. First, Google "powder coating wheels [insert city name here]" and see what comes up -- especially posts on car forums and motorcycle forums. A good powder coating job should run $75-$125 per rim, depending.

I had mine done in 24 hours for $480 by a shop that has lifts, so there was no need to take the wheels off the car. Place is primarily a wheel repair shop co-owned by a guy who worked for BMW for nearly 20 years before starting the biz, so he knows BMW rims -- and he had two Ferraris, a Lambo Aventador, three Maseratis and a couple of 'vettes in the shop when I was there (if that's not a sign of a reputable place, I don't know what is). Gloss black ... and he even re-applied the M stickers on each rim.

Looks great
Please PM or post name of Dallas shop and a close up of the wheels

[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by 1ChrisRuck

Looks great
Please PM or post name of Dallas shop and a close up of the wheels

Wheel Repair Solutions

In Carrollton (suburb just NW of Dallas). Really friendly guys up there, too. Ask for Justin or Chris (the ex-BMW guy). I'll post a close-up either tonight or tomorrow.

[1ChrisRuck]

Originally Posted by Viffermike

Wheel Repair Solutions

In Carrollton (suburb just NW of Dallas). Really friendly guys up there, too. Ask for Justin or Chris (the ex-BMW guy). I'll post a close-up either tonight or tomorrow.

Awesome, thanks!

[1drumshark]

Based on what I know (read: very little) I don't think this would work, but would it be possible to tape off parts of the wheel, and only plastidip the rest? I'd like to add red accents to my stock 235i wheels, but I feel like the edges of the plastidip left by removing the masking tape would peel once they got exposed to the elements. And I know the tape would have to be removed while the plastidip is wet.

[Viffermike]

Right front wheel. A little dirty, but still purty. (Yes, regretting the pass on the THP on the options list ... but not that much):

[hoppy6698]

Originally Posted by 1ChrisRuck

Even though i'm a fan of Matte Black wheels, I'm considering going with a gloss black powder coat on my factory M-Sport wheels

This is an excellent idea! I plan to do this when I get new wheels. The OEMs will be good for track days and the groove behind the arms of the wheels collects brake dust to no end! Very infuriating to get clean.

But these do look very nice

Originally Posted by 1drumshark

Based on what I know (read: very little) I don't think this would work, but would it be possible to tape off parts of the wheel, and only plastidip the rest? I'd like to add red accents to my stock 235i wheels, but I feel like the edges of the plastidip left by removing the masking tape would peel once they got exposed to the elements. And I know the tape would have to be removed while the plastidip is wet.

Do not remove the tape while the plastidip is wet. Once dry, it will lift and tear off exactly where you tape it off. Just make sure you use enough coats to make it thick enough. Great part about the dip is the ease of correction.

[1ChrisRuck]

Originally Posted by Viffermike

Right front wheel. A little dirty, but still purty. (Yes, regretting the pass on the THP on the options list ... but not that much):

Looks awesome

[jasonheaddinG]

Originally Posted by 1ChrisRuck

Looks awesome

hell yeah!! dropped mine off a couple of days ago, getting them done in gloss black also, can't wait!!!

[1drumshark]

Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Do not remove the tape while the plastidip is wet. Once dry, it will lift and tear off exactly where you tape it off. Just make sure you use enough coats to make it thick enough. Great part about the dip is the ease of correction.

After a day of trolling around the DYC forums, I think I've found enough info. Once it gets warmer out Im definitely doing my wheels in black and red. But yes, the tape ABSOLUTELY must be removed while still wet, or else it will pull up the surrounding layer of dip.

[hoppy6698]

Originally Posted by 1drumshark

After a day of trolling around the DYC forums, I think I've found enough info. Once it gets warmer out Im definitely doing my wheels in black and red. But yes, the tape ABSOLUTELY must be removed while still wet, or else it will pull up the surrounding layer of dip.

Is this for a pin strip or full paint? If you are doing multiple layers, as is recommended, only the final layer will be wet - the previous ones need to by dry before more layers.