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Old 10-12-2009, 07:04 AM
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I have changed the colour of my alloys wheels to oem gunmetal grey (as found on the X5 etc).

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Nice! Did you do the work yourself?
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I think the OEM wheel color would suit better the color of your car.
But if you like it -->

edit: Are those wheels 20"?
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Originally Posted by BMRMEUP' post='1030461' date='Oct 12 2009, 04:07 PM
Nice! Did you do the work yourself?

I had a friend at a company called Ultimatestyling.com do the work for me, they are perfect.
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1030465' date='Oct 12 2009, 04:09 PM
I think the OEM wheel color would suit better the color of your car.
But if you like it -->

edit: Are those wheels 20"?

Yeah they are 20 inch alloys (Non gen) .
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Are they just painted? If so, how are they holding up? I was thinking of having mine powder coated rather than painted...but...if the paint holds up, or there is some uber strong paint for rims out there that I am unaware of, I'd go that route.

I assume your's weren't powder coated as the tires are still on and couldn't be when baked.
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Very good choice. It's subtle, but effective.
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