Wheel Colour Feedback Please

[DJM911]

Hi all,

I have a Glacier Silver M Sport X5 with the factory colour finish (light grey inserts with diamond cut fronts) 20" BMW 469 M Double Spoke wheels.

As with many diamond cut wheels they corrode eventually, so I am planning a refurb. I'm not sure to go diamond cut again as I have been told its only a matter of time before they corrode again. So I am asking for everyone's feedback, so I diamond cut again, paint light grey or silver or black overall?

If anyone has images of their cars in same colour for reference it would be great too

Thanks!

[devlinsky]

Check my thread about custom wheels, you'll see my 469M with custom finish. Can't post link at the moment since I'm on mobile.

[Ascotgrun]

I would avoid the diamond cut for the reasons you describe also because that finish is more difficult to repair if curbed. That and I just don't like shiny metal.

I have the same colour car and wheels and I'm going satin black when I get around to it. I'm changing wheels though. The cost of powder coating the original wheels is too close to the cost of just buying aftermarket in the color of choice. I think the resale value of OEM 469s would be much higher if they were original, so another reason not to mess with them if it can be avoided.

[crystalworks]

By diamond cut do you mean machine finish? I've never had a problem with corrosion on OE machine finished wheels.

Your question is very much subjective. Go with whatever finish you prefer. I'd go with anything over black, but that's a personal preference. I don't like black wheels as they look dirty and help exaggerate fender gap. But many on here love black wheels, so your suggestions are going to be based on everyone else's preferences. Go with yours.

[kaonima]

Originally Posted by DJM911

Hi all,

I have a Glacier Silver M Sport X5 with the factory colour finish (light grey inserts with diamond cut fronts) 20" BMW 469 M Double Spoke wheels.

As with many diamond cut wheels they corrode eventually, so I am planning a refurb. I'm not sure to go diamond cut again as I have been told its only a matter of time before they corrode again. So I am asking for everyone's feedback, so I diamond cut again, paint light grey or silver or black overall?

If anyone has images of their cars in same colour for reference it would be great too

Thanks!

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