Powdercoat Recommendations

BMW550AD · 12-27-2017, 02:15 PM

Hey Guys -

Just joined the forum and have had my F10 since June.

2014 Carbon Black BMW 550i......

I'm in the Frisco Area and i'm looking for a good quality powdercoat shop. I have the 351M wheels and one of ONLY things i don't like on my F10 is the silver on the stock rims. It has to go. I have done plastidip on previous cars and it has come out beautifully but that was a Toyota 4runner and i'm looking for a more finished gloss look on the F10. Probably going with a gun metal or metallic grey type color.

Does anybody have any recommendations on a good powdercoat shop in the DFW area? Here's a pic of my current setup.

I'm open to any suggestions on wheel color. Pics help if you have them.

EL Jeffe 5 · 12-28-2017, 08:43 PM

They look good I wouldn't do it

TJBentley · 12-28-2017, 09:03 PM

Gloss black rims would look pretty sick. Get your calipers done a different color at the same time maybe like red or yellow and it will make your wheels pop more

snj1013 · 12-29-2017, 06:06 PM

I think you’re on the right track. I’d go with a gloss graphite if you choose to powder coat.

spyroz · 12-29-2017, 11:29 PM

just save your $$$ and buy new wheels, or 343 M5 wheels, can't go wrong with either choice..

Bossman535 · 12-30-2017, 02:05 PM

Use autoflex. Way more glossy than plastidip. And will keep the factory color underneath Incase you ever wanted to sell the wheels in future.

mpbmw94 · 01-01-2018, 02:13 PM

My car is carbon black this is the wheel color I had.

ezaircon4jc · 01-01-2018, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mpbmw94

My car is carbon black this is the wheel color I had.

Do you have a larger pic? What is the colour? I was thinking of going graphite or gunmetal on my Carbon Black.

BMW550AD · 01-02-2018, 08:15 AM

Thanks all for the opinions. I like the stock look but i'm really looking for something different. Here's a picture I found that shows the color i'm going for. Definitely agree it has to be a gloss finish.

I like the M5 rims too but does anybody know how much I could get a used set for?

lsturbointeg · 01-04-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW550AD

Thanks all for the opinions. I like the stock look but i'm really looking for something different. Here's a picture I found that shows the color i'm going for. Definitely agree it has to be a gloss finish.

I like the M5 rims too but does anybody know how much I could get a used set for?

check the MarketPlace for some reps if you don't want to fork over for a new set. if you decide to keep your wheels i'd go gunmetal

12-27-2017, 02:15 PM	#1
BMW550AD Private 66 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 550i Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 550i [0.00]	Powdercoat Recommendations - DFW Hey Guys - Just joined the forum and have had my F10 since June. 2014 Carbon Black BMW 550i...... I'm in the Frisco Area and i'm looking for a good quality powdercoat shop. I have the 351M wheels and one of ONLY things i don't like on my F10 is the silver on the stock rims. It has to go. I have done plastidip on previous cars and it has come out beautifully but that was a Toyota 4runner and i'm looking for a more finished gloss look on the F10. Probably going with a gun metal or metallic grey type color. Does anybody have any recommendations on a good powdercoat shop in the DFW area? Here's a pic of my current setup. I'm open to any suggestions on wheel color. Pics help if you have them. Attached Images
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12-28-2017, 08:43 PM	#2
EL Jeffe 5 Major 613 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: CBR1000RR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	They look good I wouldn't do it __________________
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12-28-2017, 09:03 PM	#3
TJBentley Captain 135 Rep 767 Posts Drives: '12 528xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	Gloss black rims would look pretty sick. Get your calipers done a different color at the same time maybe like red or yellow and it will make your wheels pop more
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12-29-2017, 06:06 PM	#4
snj1013 Captain 87 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	I think you’re on the right track. I’d go with a gloss graphite if you choose to powder coat.
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12-29-2017, 11:29 PM	#5
spyroz Major 165 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: BMW f10 550i ///M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas,TX iTrader: (2)	just save your $$$ and buy new wheels, or 343 M5 wheels, can't go wrong with either choice.. __________________ BMW f10 550i Msport
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12-30-2017, 02:05 PM	#6
Bossman535 Private First Class 13 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Alpine white Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: saint charles iTrader: (1)	Use autoflex. Way more glossy than plastidip. And will keep the factory color underneath Incase you ever wanted to sell the wheels in future.
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01-01-2018, 02:13 PM	#7
mpbmw94 Private First Class 41 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2013 550 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Roanoke iTrader: (0)	My car is carbon black this is the wheel color I had. Attached Images
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01-02-2018, 08:15 AM	#9
BMW550AD Private 66 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 550i Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 550i [0.00]	Thanks all for the opinions. I like the stock look but i'm really looking for something different. Here's a picture I found that shows the color i'm going for. Definitely agree it has to be a gloss finish. I like the M5 rims too but does anybody know how much I could get a used set for? Attached Images
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