Style 172 Wheel Color
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I tried searching this forum and the internet for BMW Style 172 wheel paint color/manufacturer. Found a forum tread written by some guy in UK claiming that Reflex Silver 844 is the correct OEM color for style 172 wheels. However, when I called a local auto paint supply store they could not find this color in their catalog. Does anyone know what it really is?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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Actually the real color is kind of a mix between a chrome and silver metalic.
I have three sets of BMW wheels at home (17", 18", and 19"). All three are different color. Since I need to get the 172s (19") refinished, the painter needs to know what kind of paint it is and what color they are.
I have three sets of BMW wheels at home (17", 18", and 19"). All three are different color. Since I need to get the 172s (19") refinished, the painter needs to know what kind of paint it is and what color they are.
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Your best bet is to utilize one of these:
Einszet silver wheel paint: http://www.1z-usa.com/Silver-Spray-A...eel-Paint.html
Wurth silver wheel paint: http://www.autogeek.net/wurth-silver-paint.html
Another option may be to go to a Jaguar dealer and pick up some wheel touch up paint. Many Jaguar wheels are also made by BBS, and have a very similar finish to to BMW wheels. I don't think BMW dealers sell any wheel touch up paint, but Jaguar does offer it in their accessory catalog.
Einszet silver wheel paint: http://www.1z-usa.com/Silver-Spray-A...eel-Paint.html
Wurth silver wheel paint: http://www.autogeek.net/wurth-silver-paint.html
Another option may be to go to a Jaguar dealer and pick up some wheel touch up paint. Many Jaguar wheels are also made by BBS, and have a very similar finish to to BMW wheels. I don't think BMW dealers sell any wheel touch up paint, but Jaguar does offer it in their accessory catalog.
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
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I tried searching this forum and the internet for BMW Style 172 wheel paint color/manufacturer. Found a forum tread written by some guy in UK claiming that Reflex Silver 844 is the correct OEM color for style 172 wheels. However, when I called a local auto paint supply store they could not find this color in their catalog. Does anyone know what it really is?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
I only had a minor scuff on a front rim,used Peugeot "Platinum" touch-up paint followed by clear lacquer,perfect match !
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Hi i had a wheel refinished by www.lepsons.com and it was powder coated not painted i dont know what colour but it was a perfect match.
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
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Correction:
The paint colour I used is Peugeot "Aluminium".
By the way,for UK members,I am told that Lepsons do a very good job.
The paint colour I used is Peugeot "Aluminium".
By the way,for UK members,I am told that Lepsons do a very good job.
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Thanks for all of the responses.
Yes because I was trying to avoid doing all four. One of the wheels is still good. Maybe I will not have a choice.
I will ask the painter if he knows what color/formula is used in the Peugeot Aluminum paint. Thanks for the info!
I will ask the painter if he knows what color/formula is used in the Peugeot Aluminum paint. Thanks for the info!