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      10-10-2024, 02:09 PM   #1
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Wheel Refinish: Paint or Powder?

Wanting to have my factory wheels redone on my 2006 M Roadster. I believe these to be a painted cast aluminum wheel…I want to maintain the factory look but would like a more durable finish…anybody had them powder coated?
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Wanting to have my factory wheels redone on my 2006 M Roadster. I believe these to be a painted cast aluminum wheel…I want to maintain the factory look but would like a more durable finish…anybody had them powder coated?
I had mine refinished but kept it plain Jane and powder coated to oe silver.
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I have the #108 two-piece wheels from BBS. I wanted to take the wheels apart and have the insides powder-coated. It was a lot of money for that (could have bought a set of wheels that amount) so I'm the Z running around with a few nicks in the wheels. The wheels take a lot of abuse driving in Southwest Ohio.
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I ended up having them powder coated in a metallic gunmetal…
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Previous owner of my "road" Z4MC had the OEM rims powder coated satin black. They look good and have held up fine for 15 years.

On my track Z4MC, I recently painted the Apex Arc-8's in a bronze base coat with a satin clear coat. Also very durable and they're holding up fine to track abuse.

So, either basecoat/clearcoat or powder coat will be durable.
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I ended up having them powder coated in a metallic gunmetal…
Looks great! Need to do the same for mine (also black).
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