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Hi all, I have diamond cut wheels on my Panamera at the moment, they're starting to show their age, and various curb marks. I asked the company that did my calipers, who also refurbish wheels, he said he wouldn't be able to cut them again in a diamond cut finish. I'm looking to get them refurbished, and sprayed in a different colour now. The car is GT silver, I'm not looking at black, as I always find the wheel design can get lost. This is the design in question, with the car colour |https://thumbsnap.com/h6sE2q96[/url] This in a gun metal shade that I like What do folks recon about Weiss Gold? I've seen it on a blakx panamera, but unsure how it could look with the GT silver. [url] Edited by jamesbilluk on Thursday 26th May 10:58

I’d be going plain silver or perhaps the shadow chrome from the E39 M5?

braddo said: I’d be going plain silver or perhaps the shadow chrome from the E39 M5? Shadow chrome is a good shout, I'll take a look at that.

Gold and silver is a NO NO IMHO. Silver or shadow chrome would be best choice

Curledge said: Gold and silver is a NO NO IMHO. Silver or shadow chrome would be best choice Thank you, will take a look at Shadow Chrome I think. Looks like it would go with this design of wheel.

Had mine redone in Satin Platinum - think it's a really good match for GT Silver.

Marshy said: Had mine redone in Satin Platinum - think it's a really good match for GT Silver. They look lovely! Especially with the GT silver, I think that's my choice made. I do love that alloy wheel design as well.

Speak to Chris at Exel Wheels. He's a wizard and has a loan-wheel policy that'll keep your car on the road whilst he refurbs your wheels. 07885 259571 https://exelwheels.co.uk/ I had my 911's wheels re-finished in Aurum Gold a couple of years ago and he did a brilliant job.

fistenburger said: Speak to Chris at Exel Wheels. He's a wizard and has a loan-wheel policy that'll keep your car on the road whilst he refurbs your wheels. 07885 259571 https://exelwheels.co.uk/ I had my 911's wheels re-finished in Aurum Gold a couple of years ago and he did a brilliant job. Thank you for that That would be ideal regarding the loan wheel plan. I shall give him a ring I think.

jamesbilluk said: They look lovely! Especially with the GT silver, I think that's my choice made. I do love that alloy wheel design as well. I loved the wheel design rather less when they were the original black with diamond cut silver rim, but in this colour, I completely concur. Mine were redone by Porsche, so should be the official colour, but someone, somewhere (PH? Rennlist? Who knows...) recommended this as an aftermarket source: https://www.alloypaints.com/porsche-0b5-platinum-m... I obviously can't comment on whether it is or isn't any good, but it references the German name and the paint code.

I’d be going plain silver or perhaps the shadow chrome from the E39 M5?

Marshy said: I loved the wheel design rather less when they were the original black with diamond cut silver rim, but in this colour, I completely concur. Mine were redone by Porsche, so should be the official colour, but someone, somewhere (PH? Rennlist? Who knows...) recommended this as an aftermarket source: https://www.alloypaints.com/porsche-0b5-platinum-m... I obviously can't comment on whether it is or isn't any good, but it references the German name and the paint code. Very true, I always thought it was a shame to have that wheel design in black, much better to be able to see the details. I did look at getting a set for mine, but then promptly stopped when I saw the price Thank you for the link as well, I could speak to Excel wheels with that.

braddo said: I’d be going plain silver or perhaps the shadow chrome from the E39 M5? The Shadow chrome does look great as well.

jamesbilluk said: braddo said: I’d be going plain silver or perhaps the shadow chrome from the E39 M5? The Shadow chrome does look great as well. Not sure how I posted that twice in the thread, sorry!

braddo said: Not sure how I posted that twice in the thread, sorry! Thats ok

Marshy said: Had mine redone in Satin Platinum - think it's a really good match for GT Silver. +1 for Platinum Satin. Doesn't show dirt/dust so much. I have it with Rhodium, looks great.

You just need to find a Co. that has the right machinery (lathe?) to re-do the diamond cut face. Can only do that a very few times however. maybe your were too badly kerbed?

langtounlad said: You just need to find a Co. that has the right machinery (lathe?) to re-do the diamond cut face. Can only do that a very few times however. maybe your were too badly kerbed? The chap I who painted my calipers has the machinery needed for the diamond cutting, I quized him whilst I was there, he doesn't recon they will be able to be cut again sadly.

DJMC said: +1 for Platinum Satin. Doesn't show dirt/dust so much. I have it with Rhodium, looks great. Does look a great colour, that's ideal about the lack of dirt too. Hope it will look ok on this style of wheel.

Ask Chris at Excel, he's bound to have done/seen various colours on your style wheels. See what he recommends.

DJMC said: Ask Chris at Excel, he's bound to have done/seen various colours on your style wheels. See what he recommends. I'll give him a call I think

My wife had her wheels repainted in Seal Grey. A proper porsche colour so if she sells it its a possible option. I think it looks fantastic . not too dark but keeps brake dust discolouring away.

magic Monkey Dust said: My wife had her wheels repainted in Seal Grey. A proper porsche colour so if she sells it its a possible option. I think it looks fantastic . not too dark but keeps brake dust discolouring away. That looks lovely! Really goes well with the silver aswell.