New wheel project

[Maximabello]

Picked up a second set of style 5's. Plan is to take apart and polish the lip, maybe a center color change.
Got the clear off last night with a nasty chemical (airplane paint remover), pretty easy so far though. Start sanding soon..

[uscharalph]

Picked up a second set of style 5's. Plan is to take apart and polish the lip, maybe a center color change.
Got the clear off last night with a nasty chemical (airplane paint remover), pretty easy so far though. Start sanding soon..

Very cool. Where'd you get them and how much? What size are they? I'd love to find some 17" Style 5's (Staggered 8 - 8 1/2 in the front and 8 1/2 - 9 in the rear).

[Derek A.]

What are you plans for the originals

[NielsGalan]

Looking good!

I have the same rims and I'm considering giving them a touch up as well. I have been told, that it is "impossible" to cure the kerb rash, as the finish is clear coated polished aluminum. The alternative was to paint them "silver" instead. True?

Also, are the 5 million nuts replaceable? Mine are looking a bit rusty ...

[Maximabello]

Very cool. Where'd you get them and how much? What size are they? I'd love to find some 17" Style 5's (Staggered 8 - 8 1/2 in the front and 8 1/2 - 9 in the rear).

Got them off craiglist, local guy had them on his e39 540/6. The condition isn't so hot so I got a good deal.

What are you plans for the originals

Not sure yet, probably end up selling one of the two sets. We'll see how long this takes.

Looking good!

I have the same rims and I'm considering giving them a touch up as well. I have been told, that it is "impossible" to cure the kerb rash, as the finish is clear coated polished aluminum. The alternative was to paint them "silver" instead. True?

Also, are the 5 million nuts replaceable? Mine are looking a bit rusty ....

Not sure about the rash yet, the clear coat is totally off that first wheel now. I may take it to a shop for an opinion. I imagine it would be very hard to fix the rash without removing the clearcoat?

I will be re-using the bolts, they are pretty hard to find.

[Martin in Bellevue]

Interesting project, Erik. Please don't let Jeff talk you into flipping the rims around for that extra deep dish look. Are there any plans to powdercoat the centers?

[Maximabello]

Interesting project, Erik. Please don't let Jeff talk you into flipping the rims around for that extra deep dish look. Are there any plans to powdercoat the centers?

But Jeff said it would handle better?

Thought about powdercoating if I change the color, although can't decide which color. Thought about nogalo silver, roomate suggested bronze, even black/gunmetal may look good. I just don't want the wheel to look smaller, which it will if darker. The centers are in decent shape now.

[RobPatt]

...think it was posted else linked from bimmer.info previously..
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http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread...oto=nextoldest


man, happiness is 2 sets of style 5's
double your pleasure, double your fun.

[Maximabello]

...think it was posted else linked from bimmer.info previously..
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Thanks!-I have been following that thread.

After 2.5hrs of sanding last night the rash is almost gone, starting to look pretty good.

Any opinions on center colors? If I change..

[uscharalph]

Thanks!-I have been following that thread.

After 2.5hrs of sanding last night the rash is almost gone, starting to look pretty good.

Any opinions on center colors? If I change..

I wonder what black or charcoal would look like with your white BMW?