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Wheel refurb - what colour?
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exactly what darich said.
Here are a few examples for you, these are just my opinions and its your car you should do what you like 
Ive had gunmetal in a more matt colour and gloss. Unfortunately when I bought both my Ms they were already painted a grey as it's a popular thing to do, in theory its a great idea but in reality it just doesn't looks that great and it never looks clean apart from when youve just cleaned them. You also loose the shape of the wheel especially on a dark car. Couple of pics.
More matt
The car previously has shadow chrome, again not really my cup of tea but was quite popular
Z4-forum Cumbria National Meet 2013 49 by Tom Scott, on Flickr
Z4-Forum Cumbria National Meet 2014 by Tom Scott, on Flickr
Z4-forum Cumbria National Meet 2013 5 by Tom Scott, on Flickr
Last one shows the difference compared to silver OE CSLs which I think looks much better
Gloss
When clean and photographed
BMW Z4M Coupe by Tom Scott, on Flickr
BMW Z4M Coupe by Tom Scott, on Flickr
BMW Z4M Coupe, Day I picked it up by Tom Scott, on Flickr
Reality in a normal situ
BMW Z4M Coupe CSL & OEM Wheels by Tom Scott, on Flickr
Unfortunately I dont have a pic of either of my Ms with silver 224s as im not a big fan of the style think the CSL double dish rear looks much more aggressive and suits the car.
BMW Z4M Roadster, Zedfest 2023 by Tom Scott, on Flickr
BMW Z4M Roadster, Tatton Park by Tom Scott, on Flickr
BMW Z4M Coupe CSL wheels by Tom Scott, on Flickr
One of both my coupe and roady before I knew I would own the roady!
Z4-forum Cumbria National Meet 2013 43 by Tom Scott, on Flickr
Hope that helps!
Another colour for consideration is a light saturation of bronze... quite like that. Otherwise I would keep it silver and easier to sell on too as its OE
Ive had gunmetal in a more matt colour and gloss. Unfortunately when I bought both my Ms they were already painted a grey as it's a popular thing to do, in theory its a great idea but in reality it just doesn't looks that great and it never looks clean apart from when youve just cleaned them. You also loose the shape of the wheel especially on a dark car. Couple of pics.
More matt
The car previously has shadow chrome, again not really my cup of tea but was quite popular
Z4-forum Cumbria National Meet 2013 49 by Tom Scott, on FlickrZ4-Forum Cumbria National Meet 2014 by Tom Scott, on FlickrZ4-forum Cumbria National Meet 2013 5 by Tom Scott, on FlickrLast one shows the difference compared to silver OE CSLs which I think looks much better
Gloss
When clean and photographed
BMW Z4M Coupe by Tom Scott, on FlickrBMW Z4M Coupe by Tom Scott, on FlickrBMW Z4M Coupe, Day I picked it up by Tom Scott, on FlickrReality in a normal situ
BMW Z4M Coupe CSL & OEM Wheels by Tom Scott, on FlickrUnfortunately I dont have a pic of either of my Ms with silver 224s as im not a big fan of the style think the CSL double dish rear looks much more aggressive and suits the car.
BMW Z4M Roadster, Zedfest 2023 by Tom Scott, on FlickrBMW Z4M Roadster, Tatton Park by Tom Scott, on FlickrBMW Z4M Coupe CSL wheels by Tom Scott, on FlickrOne of both my coupe and roady before I knew I would own the roady!
Z4-forum Cumbria National Meet 2013 43 by Tom Scott, on FlickrHope that helps!
Another colour for consideration is a light saturation of bronze... quite like that. Otherwise I would keep it silver and easier to sell on too as its OE
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Silver every time for me. I can't stand black wheels, looks like they've been stolen! Gold is interesting, in a 1980's JPS way.
Had mine done the e89 and looked at grey but when OEM silver in the end - keep it original.
Black for just makes the wheel disappear and a decent set of wheels can make a car
Black for just makes the wheel disappear and a decent set of wheels can make a car
i did like my black wheels on a sterling grey z4 - that worked pretty well i think. though i think a silver, grey or dark blue are the only body colours that can pull off black wheels.
Pretty unanimous for SILVER 
And thanks for all the feedback, it has helped.
I do sort of agree... although i think its the right choice, something im my brain is nagging me that something different would be good, so a little torn between Silver & Grey
• Silver, or Metallic Grey, or a compromise Darker Silver (lighter metallic grey).
inch:
• Black on Black i feel is a massive NO :thumbsdown:
• Gold / Bronze, maybe if it was a different wheel (maybe on a different car) but no :thumbsdown:
Im pretty competent with a rattle can, so What i think i am going to do is clean 1 wheel up and Spray it myself, soon, before Spring. See it in-situ / live with it, before making a final decision and forking out for them to be professionally Powder Coated. Ill be sure to post images back here (if i still haven't decided on BMW Silver.... :headbang:
And thanks for all the feedback, it has helped.
I do sort of agree... although i think its the right choice, something im my brain is nagging me that something different would be good, so a little torn between Silver & Grey
• Silver, or Metallic Grey, or a compromise Darker Silver (lighter metallic grey).
inch: • Black on Black i feel is a massive NO :thumbsdown:
• Gold / Bronze, maybe if it was a different wheel (maybe on a different car) but no :thumbsdown:
Im pretty competent with a rattle can, so What i think i am going to do is clean 1 wheel up and Spray it myself, soon, before Spring. See it in-situ / live with it, before making a final decision and forking out for them to be professionally Powder Coated. Ill be sure to post images back here (if i still haven't decided on BMW Silver.... :headbang: