Even though I opted for black on mine I still think they lose the detail so I’m going for C) dark charcoal grey
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Opinions please: Wheels and colours
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G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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Thanks Andy did look good on the sample wheelArgyll Andy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:03 amEven though I opted for black on mine I still think they lose the detail so I’m going for C) dark charcoal grey
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Hi, interesting post, I got a z4 e85 toledo blue, got some mv3 alloys in desperate need of a refurb, can't decide either keep them silver or gloss black. Any ideas be or suggestions be appreciated
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This is only decent piccy I got. Bonnet up as usual
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Snags with black wheels is that every single tiny scratch and nick let alone kerb rash shows really clearly and looks awful.
I have seen people using these new wheel rim protector strips which might help I guess
I have seen people using these new wheel rim protector strips which might help I guess
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Plymouth
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35i
Carmine Red
Black leather
Plymouth
E89
35i
Carmine Red
Black leather
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With dark blue paint I'd keep the wheels silver!
2009 sdrive30i auto Sapphire Black / Coral Red
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So, graphite wheels, mirrors and indicators. Yes mmmmm! black and yellow always works, wasps know this. Not like white and black too stark. But white and graphite looks softer and more sophisticated.lmo.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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Quoting myself here as I’ve had a complete change of opinion on this, I think black wheels can actually look great on a black car now, or a brightly coloured or light/white car. They don’t look anywhere near as good in photo’s as in real life though.
I’m not so sure of black against other dark colours though, like dark blue / dark grey.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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I have decided silver, where I take it to be done is a good bloke. Will post some piccys when it's done.
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I think that’s the best choice for Toledo
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Getting my Veemanns painted ferric grey next week, I’ll post some pics when they’re done
Rob
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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Did you kerb them?
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
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No kerbing, the clear coat over the machined outer face was starting to deteriorate, i had a go at dressing it up but made things 100 times worse
I’ll save the kerb damage for after they’ve been painted
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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That seems to be the issue with ‘cut’ wheels the lacquer lifts at the edges?
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is