issue of taste

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Robb

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I was sat thinking the other day on what my silver coupe would look like if i got the wheels refurbed in anthracite, a quick google search brought up that te original z4 coupe concept car had just that.
http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2005/12/12-bmw-z4-coupe/Bmw%20Z4%20Coupe%204-lg.jpg
Has any one had their wheels done in a darker colour, preferably with pics?
If not whats the general opinion on the looks of the coupe witht he darker wheels, i think it quite suits it?
 
Gunmetal on titan silber, here it is -> http://fadump.free.fr/Z4/Jantes_CSL/index.html and http://fadump.free.fr/Z4/Balade%20en%20cab%20%C3%A0%20Chartres/index.html
 
I like it. Was considering having mine powder coated when I've got the spare cash.

Just a bit concerned how it might affect resale as not to everyones taste.
 
MarkW said:
Just a bit concerned how it might affect resale as not to everyones taste.
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That'd be my only concern. When I refurbed my previous car's wheels I almost went dark, but was boring and stayed silver. Just as well because I sold the car 4 months later...

Dark wheels on a silver car does look good though :)
 
Dark wheels can end up looking smaller.

Also, unless it's a decent wet paint finish they can look dull/lumpy, and that shows up more with a powder coated base (which seems popular these days)

A really well done wet paint anthracite can look stunning, with ultra sharp crisp laquer highlights! Problem is most are not :(

Dave
 
I do like the darker wheels, but it's all a case of degrees of darkness. Too dark on the black end of the continuum and they can look heavy, racetrack or a bit gangster, but each to their own.

Agree with Mr Whippy on the finish and I spent my money making sure the centres were done in a 3 coat process from black paint, wet chrome and lacquer. the shine makes them look way better than a flat finish
 
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