*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 29, 2009 Can anyone tell me what the paint code is for the dark shadow chrome colour on OEM MS wheels ?? Apparently its a friggen secret ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted June 29, 2009 I didnt think there was a paint code Glenn. Im pretty sure they paint the wheel black, then a layer of 'silver' with a layer of lacquer over that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 29, 2009 I didnt think there was a paint code Glenn. Im pretty sure they paint the wheel black, then a layer of 'silver' with a layer of lacquer over that. The black is primer (undercoat) and the inside isnt painted with the shadow chrome. I want to get my mags redone and I want to try and get the paint code for the shadow chrome... and yes clear goes over it... no one can give me the paint code and I havent got a wheel to get a colour match with... I thought this was going to be easy ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted June 29, 2009 But thats what I mean mate. There is no paint code for 'shadow chrome' its not a paint, its an 'effect' you get with first painting the wheel black and then silver. Im pretty sure there is no such thing as 'shadow chrome' paint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 29, 2009 If it gets too hard I'll just pick a colour that looks close... its only a girls car anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 Apparently this is the company that supplies BMW with the Shadow Chrome. Not all wheel shops can do it as its quite involved and also its meant to cost a fortune ($2200 USD Option on the E39 M5 from factory). Martyn is correct that the black is a base. http://www.color-dec.it/english/Metallic_Jewels_pag2.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) I've just found this out this afternoon...its bloody dear I might just go the new Audi R series colour for my wheels. Dark matt grey.. sort of like a flat gun metal colour The shadow chrome colours also vary with different wheel manufacturers as well Edited June 30, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 Im pretty sure there is no such thing as 'shadow chrome' paint Just get them chromed instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 Yeah ...right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 30, 2009 I can get ya chrome spray cans at cost price. Will do you a deal for the spoiler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
