Ordered some 172s, different colors

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Aug 31, 2009 | 05:17 PM

bay550i

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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.

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Aug 31, 2009 | 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bay550i' post='994304' date='Aug 31 2009, 06:17 PM

This might be a more accurate picture (though I think it slightly under-emphasizes the difference). Am I being too picky?

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Aug 31, 2009 | 05:26 PM

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I would just have them all powder coated to avoid any issues. Graphite would look nice

Aug 31, 2009 | 05:31 PM

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One is a little darker for sure. If it bothers you, then you should definitely consider powdercoating them whatever color of your choice.

Aug 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.

Aug 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.

Good pt. They are both rears. When I put them perpendicular to the ground (the way they will eventually be mounted) it's really hard to tell the difference. I may still see what it takes to get them coated.

Aug 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 Coversï¿½ 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.