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.

http://relaxkev.free.fr/b0rdel2/style37.jpg

http://www.ncaudi.org/gallery/albums/album318/BMW_540i_m_sport_headlights_6.sized.jpg


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 :D

[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.....

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2116/angrys2zo9.jpg
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/4800/angrysiq4.jpg

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.

[jrobbo]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'll post some pics when they are done!

John

[ILoveMPower]

Silver and machined lip!

Macau probably looks great (never seen in person), but I think it will give the car a ricey feel rather than the classy look it deserves ;)

[jrobbo]

Yep, I've pretty much decided on a metallic silver with a machined lip. Thanks for all of the tips guys!

John

[MTechnik540i]

Yep, I've pretty much decided on a metallic silver with a machined lip. Thanks for all of the tips guys!

John

Niiiiice.

Who's going to do the Machine finish?

[jrobbo]

Niiiiice.

Who's going to do the Machine finish?

Just a local mob here in Melbourne called Ace Alloy Wheel Repairs. They have a pretty good reputation

John

[MTechnik540i]

Just a local mob here in Melbourne called Ace Alloy Wheel Repairs. They have a pretty good reputation

John

Very nice...One recommendation, this comes from experience, don't bother clearcoating the bare metal. In most events it won't hold up, will eventually bubble and shed it's clear.

[jrobbo]

Hey guys,

I got my wheels back on Friday, and had them fitted to the car. They look fantastic:

http://www.jrobbo.com/M5/NewWheels/images/image002.jpg

http://www.jrobbo.com/M5/NewWheels/images/image001.jpg

Next job is to get the calipers painted!

John

[Macv]

Oh man, no kidding. VERY pretty. Nice lisence plates. Perfect match for the car. :)

[MTechnik540i]

Hey guys,

I got my wheels back on Friday, and had them fitted to the car. They look fantastic:

http://www.jrobbo.com/M5/NewWheels/images/image002.jpg

http://www.jrobbo.com/M5/NewWheels/images/image001.jpg

Next job is to get the calipers painted!

John

Looking good.

Did you end up just having the lips polished?

Only thing I'm not diggin' is the jeweled sidemarker.

[jrobbo]

Did you end up just having the lips polished?


Yep, the lips were poilished, and the centres painted in metallic silver

John

[markus]

well i just made up my mind. time to get some M pars in the spring :)

[Thayne]

Those look great! I'll be buying some soon! :D