Painted M Parallels

[jrobbo]

Hey all,

I just bought a set of second hand staggered OEM E34 M Parallels to replace the replica E38 M Parallels that I have on my M5 at the moment. The E38 wheels are the wrong offset, and because my car has been lowered, they rub against the guard during "spirited" driving.

I really like the polished finish of the E38 wheels though when compared to the painted dull silver of the E34 wheels, so I'm having the wheels done up a bit, the lips will be polished, and the centres will be painted. The only question now is what color do I paint the centres?

I have 3 choices, either a bright silver, or body color (Macau Blue) or Gloss Black. I seem to remember someone else here painting a set of MPars black a few months back, but I've been searching for the past hour and can't find the post, does anyone have a link?

Any suggestions on other colors to consider? Any pictures?

Thanks heaps for your help

John

[632 Regal]

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Hey all,

I just bought a set of second hand staggered OEM E34 M Parallels to replace the replica E38 M Parallels that I have on my M5 at the moment. The E38 wheels are the wrong offset, and because my car has been lowered, they rub against the guard during "spirited" driving.

I really like the polished finish of the E38 wheels though when compared to the painted dull silver of the E34 wheels, so I'm having the wheels done up a bit, the lips will be polished, and the centres will be painted. The only question now is what color do I paint the centres?

I have 3 choices, either a bright silver, or body color (Macau Blue) or Gloss Black. I seem to remember someone else here painting a set of MPars black a few months back, but I've been searching for the past hour and can't find the post, does anyone have a link?

Any suggestions on other colors to consider? Any pictures?

Thanks heaps for your help

John

[MTechnik540i]

I believe the E38 wheels have a machined finish face...You could paint the interior of the face silver, and do a machine finish on the face. Then polish or do the machine finish on the lip.

We had our M-System's lip done in the machine finish by Ye Olde Wheel Shop. Definitely prefer the look compared to polished.

It would look more like Original E38 wheels that way.

Hey all,

I just bought a set of second hand staggered OEM E34 M Parallels to replace the replica E38 M Parallels that I have on my M5 at the moment. The E38 wheels are the wrong offset, and because my car has been lowered, they rub against the guard during "spirited" driving.

I really like the polished finish of the E38 wheels though when compared to the painted dull silver of the E34 wheels, so I'm having the wheels done up a bit, the lips will be polished, and the centres will be painted. The only question now is what color do I paint the centres?

I have 3 choices, either a bright silver, or body color (Macau Blue) or Gloss Black. I seem to remember someone else here painting a set of MPars black a few months back, but I've been searching for the past hour and can't find the post, does anyone have a link?

Any suggestions on other colors to consider? Any pictures?

Thanks heaps for your help

John

[SnakeyesTx]

Blue car? Gunmetal grey metallic flake or white powdercoat

[jrobbo]

It's not really Blue, Macau Blue is more like a really dark purple

John

[MTechnik540i]

It's not really Blue, Macau Blue is more like a really dark purple

John

Actually, Macau is more a shade of absolutely gorgeous!

[angrypancake]

Actually, Macau is more a shade of sex.

and for the OP.....




I just gave her a proper detailling today, might have to take some new pictures.

[angrypancake]

my vote would be Macau Blue.

[Thayne]

I am a huge fan of the silver with the machined lip, but they are your rims you should do what you want.

[MTechnik540i]

I am a huge fan of the silver with the machined lip, but they are your rims you should do what you want.

Agreed.