What colour for my 241 star spokes?

DaveD · Post by **DaveD** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:05 am

Hi guys

Interested in some forum views please. My coupe is specd with the rare 241 star spoke wheels. I originally specd these as I loved the look of the Z4 coupe concept car, and didn’t really take to the other options. However I subsequently found out that the concepts wheels were 19” so my 18”s never looked as good.

Anyway, there are some kerbing marks I want to get rid of so I’m thinking of a colour change. When looked at straight on, I’m not too keen on them but I really like the 3D profile of the wheels. I’m thinking either:

1. gloss black,
2. ferric grey 2 or
3. shadow chrome.

I have gloss black grille so that would be consistent for the first option, but think the other options might help accentuate the angles and curves on the spokes.

Interested in your views.

Wood Butcher · Post by **Wood Butcher** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:27 am

Wow, those wheels look amazing! Don't think I've seen that style before

Not really any advice on the colour, but perhaps making them dark will lose some of the detail.

JamieZ4C · Post by **JamieZ4C** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:33 am

Agree, I think the black would lose the detail that makes these wheels so nice. I like them as they are actually!

philbo909 · Post by **philbo909** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:48 am

DaveD wrote: ↑Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:05 am Hi guys

Interested in some forum views please. My coupe is specd with the rare 241 star spoke wheels. I originally specd these as I loved the look of the Z4 coupe concept car, and didn’t really take to the other options. However I subsequently found out that the concepts wheels were 19” so my 18”s never looked as good.

Anyway, there are some kerbing marks I want to get rid of so I’m thinking of a colour change. When looked at straight on, I’m not too keen on them but I really like the 3D profile of the wheels. I’m thinking either:

1. gloss black,
2. ferric grey 2 or
3. shadow chrome.

I have gloss black grille so that would be consistent for the first option, but think the other options might help accentuate the angles and curves on the spokes.

Interested in your views.

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Looks like shadow chrome type finish on the concept, makes them look better imo. With the black you'll lose the detail of the wheel

Post by **srhutch** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:29 am

JamieZ4C wrote: ↑Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:33 am Agree, I think the black would lose the detail that makes these wheels so nice. I like them as they are actually!

This.

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:55 am

Shadow chrome

JamieZ4C · Post by **JamieZ4C** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:25 am

That shadow chrome does look good. Definitely the best of the three options you're considering.

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:04 am

Go for a light shadow chrome finish.

Some finishes I've seen tend to be on the darker side, almost anthracite. I specifically asked for a lighter shade when I had mine refurbished. I think they used 2 silver top coats over a black Base.

DaveD · Post by **DaveD** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:46 pm

Thanks for your input guys. Sounds like shadow chrome is the way to go. Is it a bit bling? Perhaps need to see an example in the flesh to see.

Ben - thanks for the tip re light chrome. I’ll check that out.

Would be great to make the most of these wheels given they are rare. I still look at csls etc and really like them but I want to stick with 18s for dynamic reasons and want to keep with SE springs with b6 dampers so keeping the wheel gap as a compromise for fast B road compliance, so realistically I’m never going to win aesthetic awards here!!!

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:31 pm

I went for “shadow chrome” and picked the car up on Thursday. Gutted as my car now looks like a Barry Boy car!!! Questioned them but they said that’s their version of “shadow chrome”

Bumpy · Post by **Bumpy** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:45 pm

Nice to see another Zedster struggling with 241's.
I wasn't thrilled with the bright silver and decided to try to highlight the 'star' while shading out the recessive spokes.
My attempt using a shadow chrome was less than successful, but it was good enough.
My second attempt had me choose anthracite which I quite like.

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Bumpy · Post by **Bumpy** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:02 pm

If you go 2-Tone, get lots of painter's tape.
Just sayin'

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DaveD · Post by **DaveD** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:52 pm

jock156 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:31 pm I went for “shadow chrome” and picked the car up on Thursday. Gutted as my car now looks like a Barry Boy car!!! Questioned them but they said that’s their version of “shadow chrome”

Sorry to hear this mate. Can you post up a picture of your car with the new wheels? Would be good to see what it looks like. I am a little concerned about being too bling...!

DaveD · Post by **DaveD** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:54 pm

Bumpy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:45 pm Nice to see another Zedster struggling with 241's.
I wasn't thrilled with the bright silver and decided to try to highlight the 'star' while shading out the recessive spokes.
My attempt using a shadow chrome was less than successful, but it was good enough.
My second attempt had me choose anthracite which I quite like.

Thanks bumpy. Really impressed by your work there! More skills than I in that department that’s for sure. Interesting idea you’ve got there with the two tone approach. Can see that the 241s lend themselves to this.

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:04 am

jock156 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:31 pm I went for “shadow chrome” and picked the car up on Thursday. Gutted as my car now looks like a Barry Boy car!!! Questioned them but they said that’s their version of “shadow chrome”

Did you not see any examples of their finishes before getting it done? The place I use have refurbished wheels on display, so you can get an idea of what to expect.

I even specified I didn't want a dark finish, as I had seen so many different examples of 'shadow chrome'.

I love mine. They're not bling at all, they just look nice and glossy when the light hits them.

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