Restoring BMW Wheels - Need Advice

[Jimmy535i]

Can anyone offer advice on how to restore BMW Alloy Wheels?

I need info on what paint to use.

Where to buy the paint.

How to prepare the wheels before painting.

I have access to spray equipment and I am pretty good
with spray cans too.

I know that Bavarian Autosport offers: Wurth Wheel Paints - Lacquer

(1) Wheel paint - silver is $ 19.95 for 13.5 oz.
(1) Wheel paint - clear is $ 19.95 for 13.5 oz.
Buy both and save $3.00

I need enough paint to do 2 wheels.

Attached is a photo of one of the wheels I need to restore.

I am looking to make them look as good as possible without spending
money.

Thanks for any advice.

[ryan roopnarine]

http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm

[Jimmy535i]

Ryan. Thanks a million for the great link. You are the best. Exactly what I was looking for.

[Bruno]

George did it on his rims.... he did a great job but spent a lot of time doing it.

[DrewZ]

Me! Let me know if you can stop by tonight.

Car Care Specialties in Lodi carries Wurth wheel paint for $16/can. One can of silver and one can of clear should take care of both wheels.

Drew Zacharda
6-speed Touring

Can anyone offer advice on how to restore BMW Alloy Wheels?

I need info on what paint to use.

Where to buy the paint.

How to prepare the wheels before painting.

I have access to spray equipment and I am pretty good
with spray cans too.

I know that Bavarian Autosport offers: Wurth Wheel Paints - Lacquer

(1) Wheel paint - silver is $ 19.95 for 13.5 oz.
(1) Wheel paint - clear is $ 19.95 for 13.5 oz.
Buy both and save $3.00

I need enough paint to do 2 wheels.

Attached is a photo of one of the wheels I need to restore.

I am looking to make them look as good as possible without spending
money.

Thanks for any advice.

[Jimmy535i]

Drew.. Your wheels may be butt ugly...But at least they aint bent...I bought a 1990 e34 with two round wheels and 3 square ones. Yep even the spare was bent.

My plan was to pick these up tonight... is 7:30 still good. email me the directions
to my work email.

Too funny.... This world is way to small......

[DrewZ]

The E34 world is very small indeed


7:30 is still good. Check your mail for directions.

Drew.. Your wheels may be butt ugly...But at least they aint bent...I bought a 1990 e34 with two round wheels and 3 square ones. Yep even the spare was bent.

My plan was to pick these up tonight... is 7:30 still good. email me the directions
to my work email.

Too funny.... This world is way to small......

[Jimmy535i]

Drew.. Thanks again for the deal.. All I need to do is locate some paint.

[George M]

versus the Wurth lacquer...more durable, readily available at autoparts stores and easier to spray with less polishing to achieve the desired finish.

The paint I used:
BMW Wheel (Basketweave) & center cap Paint:

- Basecoat: Duplicolor Silver WP101
High Performance Wheel Coating

- Clearcoat: Duplicolor Clear HWP103
High Performance Wheel Coating

- Primer: Duplicolor Sandable Primer
(compatible with enamel or lacquer)

HTH,
George
90 735iL/149k



Wheels being painted…take note of plastic wrapped around the backside to
eliminate overspray on the inside of the rim.





The finished result after too many hours .

[Hector]

but never know when something like this might become handy.