Powered Coated?

[Ibdrew]

I’ve recently had my Santiagos powder coated in smoked chrome on my white gti, don’t regret it one bit they look great in my opinion, sorry but I don’t know how to upload pics, they are much easier to live with then the diamond cut finish.

[Jim_mk7.5]

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[Gnasher]

These are 19" BBS SR wheels in what BBS call "Himalayan Grey". It's a satin colour and looks really good (in my opinion, of course). Are you set on powder coating? Getting wheels painted is as easy and although powder coating is supposedly more durable, if you introduce them to a kerb, both would be trashed so you'd have a much greater choice of colours with painting.

[SRGTD]

These are 19" BBS SR wheels in what BBS call "Himalayan Grey". It's a satin colour and looks really good (in my opinion, of course). Are you set on powder coating? Getting wheels painted is as easy and although powder coating is supposedly more durable, if you introduce them to a kerb, both would be trashed so you'd have a much greater choice of colours with painting.

@Gnasher; BBS SR’s in Himalayan Grey are my favourite aftermarket wheels and they look great on your white GTI. They look quite OEM too IMO.

[Tally Wacker]

Thanks everyone appreciate you taking the time to respond. Given me a few ideas to think about. Nothing set in stone yet as to paint or powder coating. More concerned at this stage in getting a finish that works well with the Oryx White & of a similar finish (as possible) to the original diamond cut.

[dubber36]

I had the Tigs wheels painted black as opposed to powdercoated. The rear ones suffered stone chips within the first couple of weeks. They were easy enough to touch in and they've had none since, so it seems it takes a while for the paint to fully harden. Perhaps an old school bodyshop that will use 2 pack paint would be a good option.

[Jim_mk7.5]

These are 19" BBS SR wheels in what BBS call "Himalayan Grey". It's a satin colour and looks really good (in my opinion, of course). Are you set on powder coating? Getting wheels painted is as easy and although powder coating is supposedly more durable, if you introduce them to a kerb, both would be trashed so you'd have a much greater choice of colours with painting.

Wowsers, those wheels look fantastic. Really really suit the GTI and so much nicer than any of the OEM options! They are a decent price as well.

[Gnasher]

@Gnasher; BBS SR’s in Himalayan Grey are my favourite aftermarket wheels and they look great on your white GTI. They look quite OEM too IMO.

Wowsers, those wheels look fantastic. Really really suit the GTI and so much nicer than any of the OEM options! They are a decent price as well.

Thanks very much to both of you. There's a multitude of reasons I went for them...

1. They look quite OEM.
2. They're one of the cheapest genuine BBS wheels out there.
3. The colour suits the car to a T (in my opinion).
4. No spacers required to get pretty close to perfect fitment.

Shame I've kerbed one of them and (along with the rear quarter) scraped another one down a fence. Off to get 2 refurbed ASAP.

Anyway, apologies to the OP for straying off topic lol

[Tally Wacker]

Cheers everyone. All appreciated. I'm going back to the Wheel Specialists on Saturday & see what other option they do before making a final decision.