I am considering coating a set of Magnesium wheels (new factory Weissach wheels) as I want black wheels on my RS - does anyone have any recommendations on who could do this? Unsure on how they should be prepped and should they be powder coated or painted? I have some contention against it and am debating buying a set of non-magnesium wheels in black to drive that for a bit before messing with these. But wanted to ask at the least.

 

My 2cts would be to go the route in the latter part of your comment. A bit safer if your goal is just to have black wheels on your RS. GL!

 

You can always just buy a black set of magnesium wheels from Manthey Racing.

 

I personally would not "mess" with the factory Mg wheels - you will kill their value if nothing else...

I agree with both of you on this ...

 

Have you tried ordering OEM in black?

 

https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...MAGNESIUM.html

KA-CHING!

 

I was under the impression they were backed up or unavailable at the moment, hence the thought of changing color. Otherwise, sure I'll sell the gold set and buy a black set even if it costs some money out of pocket.

 

maybe post on RL - perhaps someone will swap black for gold?

 

Not a bad thought, I'll throw some info up over the weekend. Even if someone has used would be open to that, good suggestion before changing color

 

IMO, dont mess with wheels that are that expensive.

 

After thinking on this, I will either sell the current wheels I have or swap someone for a black set of wheels. PM me if anyone has interest and I will create a marketplace thread for the ad when I can get some photos.

 

What color are your Mg wheels now?

 

I believe the OP mentions aurum/gold above

 

Missed that, thanks Larry. I know some like that with GR but not for me. I might go the Manthey route to get silver.

 

Correct, Aurum in color. Ill post some photos over the weekend and create a thread as I have got a few messages and it is clear that wheels should not be modified since being Magnesium.