Ordered some 172s, different colors
08-31-2009, 05:17 PM
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I'm trying to piece together a set of 172s and in the process noticed that one of the wheels I have is a different looking finish then the other. The lighter one should be the real OEM color and the other one is darker. This picture exaggerates the different due to lighting, but to the trained eye there is a different in shade between the 2. These are both OEM rims.
So, what are my options? Is it expensive to get the darker one redone? Is that what they call powder coating?
Thanks for your help.
So, what are my options? Is it expensive to get the darker one redone? Is that what they call powder coating?
Thanks for your help.
08-31-2009, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bay550i' post='994304' date='Aug 31 2009, 06:17 PM
I'm trying to piece together a set of 172s and in the process noticed that one of the wheels I have is a different looking finish then the other. The lighter one should be the real OEM color and the other one is darker. This picture exaggerates the different due to lighting, but to the trained eye there is a different in shade between the 2. These are both OEM rims.
So, what are my options? Is it expensive to get the darker one redone? Is that what they call powder coating?
Thanks for your help.
So, what are my options? Is it expensive to get the darker one redone? Is that what they call powder coating?
Thanks for your help.
08-31-2009, 06:40 PM
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Are they both front or rear wheels? If so, then it's not a big deal since they won't be seen side by side like that once they are mounted.
08-31-2009, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='994402' date='Aug 31 2009, 07:40 PM
Are they both front or rear wheels? If so, then it's not a big deal since they won't be seen side by side like that once they are mounted.
08-31-2009, 07:09 PM
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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).
If you're asking, it's going to bother you. It'll be a lot easier to deal with now.
