[richk84]

My 313s need a refurb and I don't know if I should have them diamond cut again or just get them done in ferric grey. I'm just worried that if I get them diamond cut the lacquer will go again!!

[themanthatcan]

The lacquer will always go eventually, it's just par for the course with 313s..in fact any diamond cut wheel.

[richk84]

I think im leaning towards getting them powder coated, atleast i know the finish will last

[stupordave]

Ferric Gray....love to see what that will look like.

[richk84]

There is a set on ebay, way over priced but I think they look good!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BM...item27df76a0ce

[BIFCAIDS]

Dont do it

[Jamie_E92]

Originally Posted by BIFCAIDS

Dont do it

+1 - OEM all the way, when the sun shineso on the diamond cut faces they look uBer! I had mine re-done with ferric grey inners & diamond cut faces - best combo imo!

[richk84]

What doesnt help is that I cant find anywhere in Yorkshire that does diamond cut and i havent got a spare set so i can send them off

[Jamie_E92]

Originally Posted by richk84

What doesnt help is that I cant find anywhere in Yorkshire that does diamond cut and i havent got a spare set so i can send them off

i got mine done in Chorley, Lancashire which isn't a million miles from you!

http://www.wheelrite.co.uk/alloy-whe...CutAlloyWheels

[SO8]

Everywhere will want the wheels to do Diamond cut over a bit of time ... they can't be done while you wait is my understanding.

I had one done by Lepsons on which the lacquer and overall finish is hugely superior to the standard ones. Lepsons will collect and return but you will be losing the wheels for the best part of 3 weeks.

FWIW there is a picture of the one I had done in the FS section if you wish to see a photo of one by them unused (if you search under posts by my username) as I am selling / effectively have sold my car ... can't take away from Lepsons the quality of their refurb though.

[Jamie_E92]

Originally Posted by SO8

Everywhere will want the wheels to do Diamond cut over a bit of time ... they can't be done while you wait is my understanding.

I had one done by Lepsons on which the lacquer and overall finish is hugely superior to the standard ones. Lepsons will collect and return but you will be losing the wheels for the best part of 3 weeks.

FWIW there is a picture of the one I had done in the FS section if you wish to see a photo of one by them unused (if you search under posts by my username) as I am selling / effectively have sold my car ... can't take away from Lepsons the quality of their refurb though.

3 WEEKS?!?!?

Ok i appreciate they do them to a fantasic standard but thats just a joke IMO, i had mine turned around in less than 3 days & again, the finish is exceptional.

[richk84]

Jay was that for a full set?

[Jamie_E92]

Yeah mate, the 313's i got done through my local BMW Dealer in colne (who used someone round there apparently, i asked for ferric grey seeing as they were doing them anyway) but the turnaround was the same there.

[Kassim786]

Seen a A/W with full ferric grey finish

It genuinely looked very smart / OEM

[SO8]

Originally Posted by Jay325i

3 WEEKS?!?!?

Ok i appreciate they do them to a fantasic standard but thats just a joke IMO, i had mine turned around in less than 3 days & again, the finish is exceptional.

They only collect from each area once a week, do them and return ... once a week - unless you send them yourself ... thus the timescale I put.

I am sure they can turn around quickly but if you use their collection / delivery drivers (which are free) it takes a while.

[Jase 320d]

Ferric

Diamond cut wheels are just not worth the bother. Sooner car manufacturers sack them off the better

[richk84]

Originally Posted by Kassim786

Seen a A/W with full ferric grey finish

It genuinely looked very smart / OEM

Any pics?

[magic77]

From experience if they are machine cut with just laquer you be lucky to get 6 months before it goes. I've had a set done by lepsons twice and each time less than 6 months before the finish failed. Now just had them stripped and done all over one colour. Shame to loose the look but far better stronger finish