Stripping rims...

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lacroupade

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I currently have two sets of wheels in need of refurb, some 108s and a set of BMW 5-spokes, not sure what pattern.

Question is do BMW normally powder coat or paint their allys?

With the 108s I might get away with the stars, in which case I realise that the lacquered rims will be strippable using Nitromors or similar.....but the other set seem to have the same finish as the stars - is it a specialist job if its powder coat?

Thanking you.... :driving:
 
If you've got a garage or dry shed etc you could sand the single part rims down and repaint yourself, I've done loads of sets it's just a case of taking your time to get the right finish, ideally you'd need to wait until it warms up a bit as the paint can take a while to dry and I've had clear coat go cloudy in cold damp weather.

The two part rims could be done in the same way but it would better to have them powered coated to get the best finish as the clear coat would only end up lifting again. I'd have the center part power coated and the outer rim polished.
 
davegt said:
If you've got a garage or dry shed etc you could sand the single part rims down and repaint yourself, I've done loads of sets it's just a case of taking your time to get the right finish, ideally you'd need to wait until it warms up a bit as the paint can take a while to dry and I've had clear coat go cloudy in cold damp weather.

The two part rims could be done in the same way but it would better to have them powered coated to get the best finish as the clear coat would only end up lifting again. I'd have the center part power coated and the outer rim polished.
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Thanks Dave.....that gives me a weather-based Get Out Of Jail card anyways LOL :thumbsup:
 
Nitromors does strip 108's all over although it needs some curing time and a few goes :) Sanding them off fully will take AGES.

If you can get away with a quick keying with sand paper and a respray id do that.

For a more hardcore job, I'd just take them to an industrial sand blaster though. You could get them sand blasted for ~£10 if you ask around and barter a little. This preps the surface nicely for powder coating or a little sanding will get it perfect for a full paint. I'd recommend the former after a few failed attempts!!

Id also recommend painting the outers of 108's if the car is all-weather - i'm getting well & truly fed up of mine! Anyone wanna swap for some Z4M wheels?!

Hope this helps :)
 
I just got my 108's powdercoated on Tuesday, I couldn't be bothered keeping an alloy rim free from corrosion.

They split my 108's when they refurbed tham and they look amazing.
 
lacroupade said:
davegt said:
If you've got a garage or dry shed etc you could sand the single part rims down and repaint yourself, I've done loads of sets it's just a case of taking your time to get the right finish, ideally you'd need to wait until it warms up a bit as the paint can take a while to dry and I've had clear coat go cloudy in cold damp weather.

The two part rims could be done in the same way but it would better to have them powered coated to get the best finish as the clear coat would only end up lifting again. I'd have the center part power coated and the outer rim polished.
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Thanks Dave.....that gives me a weather-based Get Out Of Jail card anyways LOL :thumbsup:
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Do it inside, in the bath :D

Followed by ... "Darling, I ran you a bath" :evil:
 
pvr said:
lacroupade said:
davegt said:
If you've got a garage or dry shed etc you could sand the single part rims down and repaint yourself, I've done loads of sets it's just a case of taking your time to get the right finish, ideally you'd need to wait until it warms up a bit as the paint can take a while to dry and I've had clear coat go cloudy in cold damp weather.

The two part rims could be done in the same way but it would better to have them powered coated to get the best finish as the clear coat would only end up lifting again. I'd have the center part power coated and the outer rim polished.
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Thanks Dave.....that gives me a weather-based Get Out Of Jail card anyways LOL :thumbsup:
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Do it inside, in the bath :D

Followed by ... "Darling, I ran you a bath" :evil:
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:rofl: :rofl: The last set I stripped only needed a wet and dry sand, my other half came home and found a set of wheels in the shower, it was the easiest way to clean them before painting, she wasn't happy :evil:
 
bigshurv said:
Pay someone to do it, it's far easier!!! :D
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true but if it's just a rub down and repaint a DIY will only cost £30 - £40 or a set, minor marks can be flatted pretty easily.

Another Northants member!! :thumbsup:
 
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