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      07-28-2014, 09:26 PM   #23
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Check out this link for ideas. It's the VMR powdercoat catalog...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/vmrwhe...7627001100117/
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I went with gloss Anthracite on mine and think it turned out great (they almost look matte sometimes depending on the light). The stock ZCP wheels look good in their own right, but they are a little too silvery.

Here are some photos of the pre-powder coating and post - Had them done at BMW of Austin for $185 per wheel, which also included a complete refinish so all of the nicks and curb rash were completely eliminated.
That actually looks really good. I don't generally like black wheels, especially in ZCP, but those really work. I think you lose too much detail going full black, but a dark gray or anthracite retains some detail. Nicely done!
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For Jerez Black, Gunmetal is a safe option.

Conservative: Brushed Clear
Safe: Brush Gunmetal, Matte Brushed Gunmetal
Adventurous: Brushed Dark Bronze, Matte Brushed Bronze

My next set of wheels coming is also Gunmetal-ish
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For Jerez Black, Gunmetal is a safe option.

Conservative: Brushed Clear
Safe: Brush Gunmetal, Matte Brushed Gunmetal
Adventurous: Brushed Dark Bronze, Matte Brushed Bronze

My next set of wheels coming is also Gunmetal-ish
Thank you for the list of colors. Your car looks great. As far as brushed gunmetal and matte brushed gunmetal would they be considered custom powder coat colors? So far I feel gunmetal is my first option, but the brushed gunmetal and matte brushed gunmetal sound very interesting.
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I've seen tons of gunmetal wheels on Jerez black so I went with something a little different. Finish is a VMR powdercoat finish called sunken treasure. It's a really dark bronze that shines gold in the light. Everyone that sees these wheels in person can't believe how good they look. My 2 cents...

Now that's a cool color. I actually saw VMR post the sunken treasure on their facebook page with 3 other custom powder coat colors. I don't remember the names of the other 3 but all of them were beautiful. But your car looks great with the sunken treasure colored wheels.
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