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applecran · 08-06-2008, 02:44 PM

What would be involved? The body is in great shape on all 4, but the lips have years of almost a growth on them. They are genuine BMW BBS wheels if that makes a difference.

im looking at buying them for the 540 but want to know what i'm getting into first.

direction88 · 08-06-2008, 02:51 PM

Weeman did his own work on his set of Borbet A's and they came out pretty nice from what the pics tell. I would say yes depending on the initial cost of the wheels.

applecran · 08-06-2008, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by direction88

Weeman did his own work on his set of Borbet A's and they came out pretty nice from what the pics tell. I would say yes depending on the initial cost of the wheels.

About 700 with tires, about 50% on tires... don't really care about the tires.

applecran · 08-06-2008, 03:56 PM

panther quoted me 175 per wheel and up.

direction88 · 08-06-2008, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by applecran

panther quoted me 175 per wheel and up.

I have been down that road with Greens and it wasn't cheap. On the other hand what would a set of those new or in mint shape cost?

applecran · 08-06-2008, 04:02 PM

new they are 600 each.

applecran · 08-06-2008, 04:02 PM

actually, i would not mind doing them myself, nice winter project, just not sure what is involved for tools etc.

Godwin · 08-06-2008, 04:05 PM

They look like 3 series Type 42 which won't fit on a 5er?

Don't forget to try Nubrite

applecran · 08-06-2008, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Godwin

They look like 3 series Type 42 which won't fit on a 5er?

Don't forget to try Nubrite

They are 18" 5 series style 42's . Currently on an e39 540.

I'm going to give Nubrite a call.

sha1234 · 08-06-2008, 04:44 PM

all i can say is... DONT DO IT YOURSELF... not something like that.. trust the guys at panther or something to do that... ive seen my fair share of home done refinished wheels.... and they dont look pretty 2 years down the road...

DS Rook · 08-06-2008, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Godwin

They look like 3 series Type 42 which won't fit on a 5er?

Don't forget to try Nubrite

Those wheels came on both the Z3 in high offset and 5 series in et20 as standard in 17". The 5 series 18" are pretty rare I believe. Nice wheels, I was looking into a set for my car before i found the style 5's. I don't see why you can't refinish them yourself, although if you don't want the tires, 700 is a bit much for them in that shape I think. Sets pop up on Bimmerforums from time to time in mint to great shape for around 900 with tires.

applecran · 08-06-2008, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Diamondschwartz rook

Those wheels came on both the Z3 in high offset and 5 series in et20 as standard in 17". The 5 series 18" are pretty rare I believe. Nice wheels, I was looking into a set for my car before i found the style 5's. I don't see why you can't refinish them yourself, although if you don't want the tires, 700 is a bit much for them in that shape I think. Sets pop up on Bimmerforums from time to time in mint to great shape for around 900 with tires.

Well, i'll use the tires, they won't go to waste, or I'll sell them.

I'm thinking of offering a little less. The 18s are pretty rare, I've seen 17's come up before, but not 18s...

DS Rook · 08-06-2008, 05:28 PM

Right, I forgot they were 18". Yeah that is quite rare.

paulsrondeau · 08-06-2008, 05:31 PM

Can anyone Re-finish my 14 inch basketweaves?? if so- how much?

applecran · 08-06-2008, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by paulsrondeau

Can anyone Re-finish my 14 inch basketweaves?? if so- how much?

Try Panther or Nu-Brite. I called those places so far. You can send them pics and they will get you prices.

If I wanted to do this myself, what is involved? I mean, is it just sanding and sanding and then clear coat?

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applecran Banned Name: Adam Joined: Mar 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 565 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	Can I refinish these wheels myself? What would be involved? The body is in great shape on all 4, but the lips have years of almost a growth on them. They are genuine BMW BBS wheels if that makes a difference. im looking at buying them for the 540 but want to know what i'm getting into first.

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08-06-2008, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
direction88 Senior Member Supporting Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Vancouver Posts: 1,113 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 9 1 Time in 1 Post direction88's pictures '88 BMW 325i	Weeman did his own work on his set of Borbet A's and they came out pretty nice from what the pics tell. I would say yes depending on the initial cost of the wheels.

08-06-2008, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
applecran Banned Name: Adam Joined: Mar 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 565 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	panther quoted me 175 per wheel and up.

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applecran Banned Name: Adam Joined: Mar 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 565 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	new they are 600 each.

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applecran Banned Name: Adam Joined: Mar 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 565 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 2 Times in 2 Posts	actually, i would not mind doing them myself, nice winter project, just not sure what is involved for tools etc.

08-06-2008, 04:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Godwin Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: 49.19 N 122.54 W Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 2 Times in 2 Posts	They look like 3 series Type 42 which won't fit on a 5er? Don't forget to try Nubrite

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sha1234 Senior Member Name: Tim Joined: Jun 2006 From: North Vancouver Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 12 Times in 10 Posts '90 BMW 325i	all i can say is... DONT DO IT YOURSELF... not something like that.. trust the guys at panther or something to do that... ive seen my fair share of home done refinished wheels.... and they dont look pretty 2 years down the road...

08-06-2008, 05:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
DS Rook Senior Member Joined: May 2007 From: Northshore Posts: 548 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 6 Times in 6 Posts	Right, I forgot they were 18". Yeah that is quite rare.

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paulsrondeau Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Vancouver BC Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can anyone Re-finish my 14 inch basketweaves?? if so- how much?

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