Style 172 Wheels - Too Shiny
06-16-2007, 03:44 PM
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I am doing European Delivery for a 550 Sport Carbon Black on black. The car is beautiful, but the Style 172 Wheels are too shiny. They stick out way too much. And there is very little chrome trim on a 550 Sport. I need to do something. Can the wheels be refinished? What finish would look beautiful? Will this violate my lease?
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Originally Posted by pharding' post='436494' date='Jun 16 2007, 04:44 PM
I am doing European Delivery for a 550 Sport Carbon Black on black. The car is beautiful, but the Style 172 Wheels are too shiny. They stick out way too much. And there is very little chrome trim on a 550 Sport. I need to do something. Can the wheels be refinished? What finish would look beautiful? Will this violate my lease?
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A forum member did a chrome shadow or gunmetal finish on the 172s. They look great! His car was the same color, carbon black.
Here is the link:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40300
Here is the link:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40300
06-16-2007, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='436516' date='Jun 16 2007, 08:45 PM
A forum member did a chrome shadow or gunmetal finish on the 172s. They look great! His car was the same color, carbon black.
Here is the link:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40300
Here is the link:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40300
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='436516' date='Jun 16 2007, 09:45 PM
A forum member did a chrome shadow or gunmetal finish on the 172s. They look great! His car was the same color, carbon black.
Here is the link:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40300
Here is the link:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40300
wow..that looks great....but too shiny
stick out too much I can't say I really agree with that. There are so many "bling bling" wheels out there, I find the 172s have more of a satin finish that's understated yet shows off the wheel just the right way.Having said that...it's just my opinion! and the gunmetal finish is outstanding....
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Originally Posted by pharding' post='436521' date='Jun 16 2007, 07:08 PM
That is perfect. Exactly what I was looking for.
Heres a side view. Looks 100% better than stock.
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