Need your opinion..

[toHn]

Hey guys I bought a set of USED BBS CK wheels for my V but arent too happy with the condition because of
the one-two curb rashes and small road debris damage(chips) here and there, I mean they are not bad but im kinda
anal about my wheels and want them brand new looking =)
Couldnt pass out on these got a great deal..

The colors im thinking of powdercoating them:

Silver

Graphite

Full polish (not PC, cost more but since im already reconditioning them why not)

Need your opinion.. Keep in mind my V is IMsilver..


this is how bbs ck look





Thnx in advance,
toHn

[Bobadam]

Think a lot would depend on the colour of car you are putting them on, very nice though.

[toHn]

pic of KimChi

[toHn]

Its the Im Silver

[Bobadam]

My order would be
Graphite
Polished
Silver

The reason i have put silver last is that you want the wheels to be different and stand out from the standard.

[toHn]

good point.. thnx for your opinion, Im leaning towards polish and graphite but silver looks good aswell
therefore my thread lol..

[flipp]

good point.. thnx for your opinion, Im leaning towards polish and graphite but silver looks good aswell
therefore my thread lol..

This should help your decision. I made these look as much like "graphite" as possible. I think it looks sick...

[supadupaj]

Graphite...


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[miata]

graphite or gunmetal. darker the better but not black on a silver car.

[GreyGhost12]

It would be more costly but maybe a graphite/black face of all the spokes and rim edge and silver inside the windows? All powdercoat naturally

[Cheeseballs]

If those are forged wheels, you might want to contact BBS first before you powdercoat them. I'm fairly certain they will tell you not to powdercoat them due to the heating process prematurely aging/damaging the structural integrity of the wheels.

[Mitch]

I would go graphite also, but I am biased as I plan to go that way with my IMSilver when I get wheels this summer.

[velosteray]

That's' tight Dude!

[GreyGhost12]

When has a forging not been able to take excessive heat? Forged pistons can handle well over 500 degrees F when you bake thermal barrier coatings and anti-friction coatings on them. Their domes operate at more than double this temperature while the engine is operating. I'd think forged aluminum wheels would be able to handle the same types of temps, however powdercoating typically cures at 390 degrees F. But you can actually cure it at 250 degrees F but for much longer time. We powdercoat all kinds of steel and aluminum wheels at work all the time with no issues whether they are forged, cast, pressure cast, 1, 2, or 3 piece, or even billet.

[xXcrookedHXx]

go graphite all the way man...hands down!

[Cheeseballs]

When has a forging not been able to take excessive heat? Forged pistons can handle well over 500 degrees F when you bake thermal barrier coatings and anti-friction coatings on them. Their domes operate at more than double this temperature while the engine is operating. I'd think forged aluminum wheels would be able to handle the same types of temps, however powdercoating typically cures at 390 degrees F. But you can actually cure it at 250 degrees F but for much longer time. We powdercoat all kinds of steel and aluminum wheels at work all the time with no issues whether they are forged, cast, pressure cast, 1, 2, or 3 piece, or even billet.

I don't disagree with your assertion as you make very good points. I would imagine BBS advises against re-powdercoating their wheels because inevitably, there will be some poor bloke who takes his wheels to a shop that bakes them at 400° F. while telling the customer they do it at 250° F.

I think I might call HRE tomorrow and ask about the differences between forged pistons and wheels since I'm quite curious now.

[toHn]

GreyGhost12 and Cheeseballs make both good points but Ill just make sure with the shop and BBS
I wouldnt want to jeopardize the quality of these bad boys =)
Graphite is on most peoples fav color for the IMSilver..

Thnx everyone for your opinion and comments!!

[PureFrance]

Yer for what it's worth i would go graphite... And them bbs are really nice dude! good luck on your decision!

[Variable]

Brother If You really want to make A statement, Go Full polish. I did My E90 M3 and My B7 RS4 wheels and People wouldn't leave me alone about the Wheels and How the Stood out. Attachment 3515Attachment 3516

[PureFrance]

I must agree Variable they do look nice !! *drools* lol