BMW M Contour II - Color experiment

[tiFreak]

looks great

[budget76]

I like it, looks damn good

[MTRD3]

I think they look awesome, the frost black looks great and the yellow compliments it perfectly, especially on the BRG.

E36_323Ti, What is the process for doing this/refinishing your own wheels, if you don't mind me asking?

[Memphis]

I also like this colour more than stock for your car.

[skiba]

The right combination on your car. Mine is alpine white. Not sure on my car

[jca]

How did you paint the yellow stripe?

[MTRD3]

Originally Posted by MTRD3

I think they look awesome, the frost black looks great and the yellow compliments it perfectly, especially on the BRG.

E36_323Ti, What is the process for doing this/refinishing your own wheels, if you don't mind me asking?

Bump, getting ready to do my ACS wheels this month

E36_323Ti, what process did you use/steps did you take? Feel free to PM me if you prefer. T.I.A.

[Mallard]

E36 M3 GTTi

love it

[rochey6957]

MTRD3 it might be best to PM him on his specific process but there are a few threads on here with some info on painting rims.

check this thread. pretty good write up

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23368

some other people have used a scotch brite pad or some other scrubby-kitchen-thing to rough up the old clearcoat and original paint. two coats of primmer follow. if you are going for the yellow ring like in this thread lay down two to three coats of yellow around the lip area.( this wont have to be perfect, your tape line will make the clean edge) light sanding in-between coats is "optional" but highly recommended for a nice finish. Now, tape off the part of the lip you want to remain yellow (or whatever color you choose to use). make sure the tape is down really good and the edges are cut nice and clean. Lay down two to three coats of black (or whatever your main rim color will be) again you can sand or not. if you do sand use upwards off 800 grit and wet sand untill it feels smooth. remove the tape and you should have a nice clean border. now apply two to three coats of clear coat. Remount and enjoy.

allow proper amount of dry time as outlined by paint label

hope that helps

[MTRD3]

Hey Rochey, thanks that info. is great. I am doing the rims in traditional silver (normal rim finish) although lately I have contemplated doing a Avus blue colour thin (4mm) strip around the edge because my car is Avus and I think it might look good, because Avus is a dark color, without looking cheesey or racer-ish.
Still on the fence though, and leaning towards just a traditional re-finish. ACS Type II's don't need help when it comes to looking good lol.

[rochey6957]

Yep not a problem. The anus blue might look nice. It's worth a shot

[MTRD3]

Originally Posted by rochey6957

The anus blue might look nice.

This might be the best, as in funniest, typo I've ever seen lol. Sorry man, I had to point it out

[rochey6957]

Originally Posted by MTRD3

This might be the best, as in funniest, typo I've ever seen lol. Sorry man, I had to point it out

wow oh well

[BimmerBum]

I have to say I was not a fan of the wheels on their own but they really look great on the car!