What colour should I paint my M3 rear subframe?

froop · 10-04-2013, 06:46 PM

So I ordered an M3 rear subframe from the UK and it arrived but it's all rusty so it needs to be sandblasted and repainted/powdercoated.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877288

I was thinking of painting it Phoenix Yellow or some other kind of goldish metallic yellow to match my BMWP brakes and front air scoops. Of course it won't be highly visible unless looking from underneath the car but it can be seen slightly through the wheels and wheel arches if looking from the right angle.

My mechanic thinks I'm crazy and should paint it grey or silver.

Let me know what you think. Also happy to take suggestions!

Ginger_Extract · 10-04-2013, 09:35 PM

I agree with matching it to another accent on the car, such as your calipers. What color are your wheels, for reference? If they are a darker shade, that would look pretty neat.

froop · 10-04-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ginger_Extract

I agree with matching it to another accent on the car, such as your calipers. What color are your wheels, for reference? If they are a darker shade, that would look pretty neat.

Thanks for the input. My wheels are "brushed titanium" which basically is silver but the face of the wheel itself has been machined. On black wheels would definitely look awesome though.

Stohlen · 10-05-2013, 03:08 PM

As nice as it would be to paint the subframe an accent color, i feel like it would get just filthy and look horrible if painted yellow

froop · 10-08-2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

As nice as it would be to paint the subframe an accent color, i feel like it would get just filthy and look horrible if painted yellow

Haha yeah it would get pretty filthy but I guess you wouldn't ever see it unless looking from underneath the car or carefully through the wheel arches. If I ever do some kind of show I could always put it up on stands and take a wheel brush and hose to it before going I guess.

twin fed · 10-08-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

As nice as it would be to paint the subframe an accent color, i feel like it would get just filthy and look horrible if painted yellow

Yeah, I agree. Save your money and just spray it either silver or black yourself.

froop · 10-30-2013, 07:38 PM

Awwwwwwww shit!

Thanks for the votes guys. I guess in the end, regardless of the votes I was probably never going to be swayed

pj.rodriguez · 10-30-2013, 07:56 PM

When I'm in the land of Oz, I'll be sure to let you know.

froop · 10-30-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez

When I'm in the land of Oz, I'll be sure to let you know.

Haha no problem, hit me up anytime!

View Poll Results: What colour should I paint my M3 rear subframe?
Phoenix Yellow, be crazy!	9	52.94%
Black, you're crazy!	6	35.29%
Grey	1	5.88%
Silver	0	0%
Other, I'm crazy!	1	5.88%
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froop Colonel 171 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	What colour should I paint my M3 rear subframe? So I ordered an M3 rear subframe from the UK and it arrived but it's all rusty so it needs to be sandblasted and repainted/powdercoated. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877288 I was thinking of painting it Phoenix Yellow or some other kind of goldish metallic yellow to match my BMWP brakes and front air scoops. Of course it won't be highly visible unless looking from underneath the car but it can be seen slightly through the wheels and wheel arches if looking from the right angle. My mechanic thinks I'm crazy and should paint it grey or silver. Let me know what you think. Also happy to take suggestions! __________________ froop's AW 135i Build Thread Last edited by froop; 10-04-2013 at 10:58 PM..
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Ginger_Extract California-bound 385 Rep 1,480 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (3)	I agree with matching it to another accent on the car, such as your calipers. What color are your wheels, for reference? If they are a darker shade, that would look pretty neat. __________________ Streets of Willow: 1:27.7 CW 11/15/15; 1:29.5 CCW 8/15/15 \|\|\|\| Autoclub Speedway ROVAL (CCW): 1.52.6 - 12/2/17 Willow Springs - Big Willow (CW): 1:35.8 - 3/31/18 \|\|\|\| Buttonwillow #13 (CW): 1:59.3 1/27/18 https://www.facebook.com/JakeStumphRacing \|\|\|\| http://www.youtube.com/user/RaceMeMZ3
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froop Colonel 171 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Awwwwwwww shit! Thanks for the votes guys. I guess in the end, regardless of the votes I was probably never going to be swayed __________________ froop's AW 135i Build Thread
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