528i Luxury Loaner Wheel...

dbs600 · 09-30-2015, 09:54 PM

In a 528i Luxury loaner and love the wheel color / finish.

Can someone help me identify the color / finish?

Bright polished silver in look; photo attached.

Possible to replicate same on my wheels?

If so, any idea of cost and durability?

Thanks!

dbs600 · 09-30-2015, 10:46 PM

So the wheel is Style 454 and is “Bicolor Reflex Silver” that’s “gloss-lathed”.

Anyone know what “gloss-lathed” means and whether it can be replicated aftermarket?

Thanks.

peter91118 · 09-30-2015, 11:01 PM

I think its just a clear coat over the machined finish and then painted everywhere else but the face. Definitely possible to replicate, not sure if its durable.

dbs600 · 09-30-2015, 11:46 PM

Okay; thanks; would like to figure this out!

ArchJR · 10-01-2015, 07:19 AM

Gloss-lathed means the machined finish is produced by spinning the wheel on a lathe with a CNC router to produce the tiny concentric grooves on the wheel's face. It only works with wheels that have relative flat surfaces. Few repair shops will have the equipment, which is pretty high tech per this video:

Repairing curb rash requires the same procedure. The wheels cannot simply be repainted, as I learned when I scraped a Style 397 wheel on my last BMW.

dbs600 · 10-01-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JesseSRQ

Gloss-lathed means the machined finish is produced by spinning the wheel on a lathe with a CNC router to produce the tiny concentric grooves on the wheel's face. It only works with wheels that have relative flat surfaces. Few repair shops will have the equipment, which is pretty high tech per this video:

Repairing curb rash requires the same procedure. The wheels cannot simply be repainted, as I learned when I scraped a Style 397 wheel on my last BMW.

Wow; thanks so much, JesseSRQ!!!

What a great video; technical for sure.

Wonder if my Style 301 wheels are a candidate.

First need to find a competent shop.

Maybe the manufacturer knows who utilizes the machine in my area?

lsturbointeg · 10-05-2015, 11:34 AM

wow...that's some pretty good info jesseSRQ posted!

dbs600 · 10-05-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

That's some pretty good info jesseSRQ posted!

Agreed!

DLerner · 10-11-2015, 08:18 PM

Interesting valve stem, it looks flush to the wheel. What's the story on that?

dbs600 · 10-11-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YodaSyrup

Interesting valve stem, it looks flush to the wheel. What's the story on that?

Good catch; sorry, but not sure either!

peter91118 · 10-14-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by YodaSyrup

Interesting valve stem, it looks flush to the wheel. What's the story on that?

The one in the video? It's just not installed

dbs600 · 10-15-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by peter91118

The one in the video? It's just not installed

Think he's referring to the one in the picture.

DLerner · 10-17-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dbs600

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Originally Posted by peter91118

The one in the video? It's just not installed

Think he's referring to the one in the picture.

Yes, the picture - it appears to be a valve stem that sits flush with the wheel. Pretty cool, but never seen it before and how do you fill the tire with air?

dbs600 · 02-10-2016, 02:18 PM

Recently saw this neat wheel design on a new 535i waiting to be delivered at my dealer.

No window sticker to see the style number and didn’t ask.

Looked even better in person!

Enjoy.

mragarg · 02-10-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dbs600

Recently saw this neat wheel design on a new 535i waiting to be delivered at my dealer.

No window sticker to see the style number and didn’t ask.

Looked even better in person!

Enjoy.

I have that wheel on my car right now. Because of its unique design and lack of them on the market, I decided to keep them and not change my wheels. I spent a lot of time trying to find out what model they are or NAME to look them up but I can't find it anywhere. It supposedly came along with my car with the Modern Line Package. All it says on build sheet is "19" Light Alloy Wheel". Also, I find that pictures does not do it justice. They look WAY better in person that through photos, mainly because of its 3Dness.

remmib · 02-10-2016, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbs600

Recently saw this neat wheel design on a new 535i waiting to be delivered at my dealer.

No window sticker to see the style number and didn’t ask.

Looked even better in person!

Enjoy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mragarg

I have that wheel on my car right now. Because of its unique design and lack of them on the market, I decided to keep them and not change my wheels. I spent a lot of time trying to find out what model they are or NAME to look them up but I can't find it anywhere. It supposedly came along with my car with the Modern Line Package. All it says on build sheet is "19" Light Alloy Wheel". Also, I find that pictures does not do it justice. They look WAY better in person that through photos, mainly because of its 3Dness.

Those are style 453.

Jcbama85 · 02-10-2016, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseSRQ

Gloss-lathed means the machined finish is produced by spinning the wheel on a lathe with a CNC router to produce the tiny concentric grooves on the wheel's face. It only works with wheels that have relative flat surfaces. Few repair shops will have the equipment, which is pretty high tech per this video:

Repairing curb rash requires the same procedure. The wheels cannot simply be repainted, as I learned when I scraped a Style 397 wheel on my last BMW.

Dang that is way cool. Thanks for sharing.

mragarg · 02-10-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Those are style 453.

Wow, how did you know?! I looked everywhere and couldn't find much!

dbs600 · 02-10-2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Those are style 453.

Nice!

Neat info, remmib, based on which I found the photos attached.

Great looking wheel; anyone who has same should appreciate!

lsturbointeg · 02-10-2016, 08:33 PM

The design reminds of Megatron because of the style kinda robotic flow

mragarg · 02-10-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

The design reminds of Megatron because of the style kinda robotic flow

YES! I CAN SEE THAT!

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Originally Posted by dbs600

Nice!

Neat info, remmib, based on which I found the photos attached.

Great looking wheel; anyone who has same should appreciate!

I love them! It's the reason why I'm not considering getting new wheels. HOWEVER, I am planning to plastidip them gloss black to see how it looks on my car. If I end up loving the black wheels on Silver car then maybe powder coat them eventually. I just can't seem to imagine these wheels black on my car at all.

dbs600 · 02-10-2016, 10:09 PM

Sounds good!

Keep us posted!

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peter91118 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 243 Posts Drives: '01 325xit, '09 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	I think its just a clear coat over the machined finish and then painted everywhere else but the face. Definitely possible to replicate, not sure if its durable.
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dbs600 Colonel 267 Rep 2,246 Posts Drives: 2011 750LXi Individual Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Recently saw this neat wheel design on a new 535i waiting to be delivered at my dealer. No window sticker to see the style number and didn’t ask. Looked even better in person! Enjoy. Attached Images
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