535D with Anthracite powder-coated 19" rims
05-06-2009, 10:10 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by Chris535D' post='869651' date='May 6 2009, 06:09 AM
I think tinting the tails lights might be a step too far for me.
It was ?300 but the rims all had to be repaired too.
I considered satin black but I think as the car looks blue in certain lights that it might have looked a bit weird. The anthracite is quite dark but is just not so black as to draw attention to the paint colour.
Night to have perfect rims again - severe case of kerb-fright now though - I AM that person that parks 3 feet from the pavement!!!
It was ?300 but the rims all had to be repaired too.
I considered satin black but I think as the car looks blue in certain lights that it might have looked a bit weird. The anthracite is quite dark but is just not so black as to draw attention to the paint colour.
Night to have perfect rims again - severe case of kerb-fright now though - I AM that person that parks 3 feet from the pavement!!!
Wheels look terrific!
"Kerb-fright"
That should go into the Urban Dictionary!Kerb-fright (noun). An afflction from the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder category that affects automobile enthusiasts immediately upon the installation of new or refurbished wheels.
05-06-2009, 12:08 PM
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The car looks great!! 
05-07-2009, 12:23 AM
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My Ride: Week 17 Build, 2008 E60 535d M Sport - Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Automatic gearbox, Steering Wheel Heating, M Double Spoke 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Auto-Dim+Exterior Mirror, Comfort seats, Front Seat Heating, Aluminium Pentan interior trim,DAB Tuner, TV Function, BMW Individual Audio System 825W !!
Would definitely make cleaning them a lot easier 
How would it look on Silver
How would it look on Silver
05-07-2009, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='870809' date='May 7 2009, 09:23 AM
Would definitely make cleaning them a lot easier
How would it look on Silver
How would it look on Silver
05-07-2009, 07:31 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by Chris535D' post='870853' date='May 7 2009, 06:54 AM
Probably very nice but I would be tempted by satin black if I had a silver car
05-07-2009, 11:56 AM
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Had mine done the same last year after numerous failed attempts by various firms trying to match the original BMW silver.
My car is silver by the way
My car is silver by the way
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