Wheel Finish question???

[rommel]

Hi Guys,
I'm looking for a set of M Parrallel wheels for my E38. I found one set that has clearcoat on it. He (eBay member) claims that they are factory rims. I didn't think that BMW ever used clearcoat on any of their rims. I'm wondering if these have been refurbed because I sent a BBS rim away for repair one time and it came back painted and clearcoated, I was expecting it to look like the other three. It was 95% close in color but it was also clearcoated unlike my other three RS's.

thanks,
Rommel

90 535i 5spd 370K Miles
00 740iL 63K Miles

P.S.
My buddy just picked up a 95 540iA, 160K Miles, Alusil block installed 10K ago, He paid 5G's, Exterior and interior in excellent shape. Runs and idles smooth. Seller looking for a new M3 and just wanted to unload. I would have picked it up myself had I not gotten the E38 a month ago but I would have had to convert it to the narrow grill. .

[saj3n]

From what I have been researching recently, yes, certain BMW factory wheels are clear coated. Such as the Style 5's. I came across a miracle when a set was dropped into my lap for $250. View the link for more information regarding clearcoat on the wheels:


http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread...5&pagenumber=1

[Qsilver7]

Hi Guys, I'm looking for a set of M Parrallel wheels for my E38. I found one set that has clearcoat on it. He (eBay member) claims that they are factory rims...

It's easy to tell if the wheels are really BMW original M-Pars...their authenticity can be verified by the BMW part nbr, wheel size & offset, and other stampings that will verify they are the "real" thing.

M-Parallel replicas don't/won't have these stampings...have him send you a pic of the back side of the M-Pars or ask him to tell you what it says:

[rommel]

I'll look for the inside stampings.

thanks,
Rommel

90 535i 5spd 370K Miles
00 740iL 63K Miles