Powdercoat 666 wheels like GTS

[Kung Fu English]

Is it possible to get the zcp 666 wheels powder coated to match the gts wheels? Has anyone done this?

You know, asking uhh for a friend

[GCinFLA]

Originally Posted by Kung Fu English

Is it possible to get the zcp 666 wheels powder coated to match the gts wheels? Has anyone done this?

You know, asking uhh for a friend

No reason it would not be possible as wheels are powder coated everyday, especially in repairs.

To be done properly, they should be stripped down first, essentially what is done for proper repairs.

However, make sure you get someone with top quality references, even if it means shipping if not available locally.

The other potential issue, especially if 666m are like 437m, the BMW color codes do not match the actual color. You can find various comments on this in forums. Whether it's done so people are forced to buy actual OEM replacement instead of repair, no idea.

A quality shop will know this and be able to match the exact shade.

As you are doing complete set it won't make a difference, however you should get some info in case they need refinishing or future wheel needs matching.

You would need actual GTS wheel to have exact tint match based on 437m color match.

[Kung Fu English]

Originally Posted by GCinFLA

You would need actual 666m GTS rim to have them get exact tint match based on 437m color match.

Thanks for the info. Have to find a place. I'm 2 hours out of Chicago so may not be too tough.

I don't quite understand your last sentence tho. Why do I need a gts wheel? Just for the actual color match?

That might prove difficult lol

[GCinFLA]

Originally Posted by Kung Fu English

Thanks for the info. Have to find a place. I'm 2 hours out of Chicago so may not be too tough.

I don't quite understand your last sentence tho. Why do I need a gts wheel? Just for the actual color match?

That might prove difficult lol

Correct, for exact color match. If you do not care about exact match that will not matter on your set unless you put them up against an actual GTS Wheel, not an issue.

[Powerbeast]

Definitely possible and Id actually love to see that.

[rx7gslse]

My local dealer has done that on several cars... They hae one in the showroom now.

link: http://shopautobahn-bmw.ebizautos.co...x?iid=15341572

looks like they upcharge a grand for it...

[Kung Fu English]

Originally Posted by rx7gslse

My local dealer has done that on several cars... They hae one in the showroom now.

link: http://shopautobahn-bmw.ebizautos.co...x?iid=15341572

looks like they upcharge a grand for it...

Not bad 250/wheel honestly

[Vetsky]

I had a local wheel guy do it, although I went back instead of orange.

[BimmerFix]

Originally Posted by Vetsky

I had a local wheel guy do it, although I went back instead of orange.

Looks very clean bro, please post mounted photos if at all possible.

[Kung Fu English]

Originally Posted by Vetsky

I had a local wheel guy do it, although I went back instead of orange.

Nice. How much? Also did he recoat the whole wheel or shield the face and just do the barrel?

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by Vetsky

I had a local wheel guy do it, although I went back instead of orange.

nice ... but, cmon dude, u can't show us these beautiful wheels and not give us some pics of it on ur ride

[Vetsky]

Sorry guys. We will have to wait until spring time and put on my summer tires.

The cost was ~$200 / wheel.

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by Vetsky

Sorry guys. We will have to wait until spring time and put on my summer tires.

The cost was ~$200 / wheel.

boo!!! we want a test fit :

[Kung Fu English]

Originally Posted by Vetsky

Sorry guys. We will have to wait until spring time and put on my summer tires.

The cost was ~$200 / wheel.

Did they redo the whole wheel or shield off the face and just do the barrel and sides of the spokes?

[Vetsky]

Originally Posted by Kung Fu English

Did they redo the whole wheel or shield off the face and just do the barrel and sides of the spokes?

I THINK they masked it off. Not sure to be honest.

Jeff