Gunmetal grey alloy wheels

A gunmetal finish only keeps its metallic sparkle over a clean, sound surface, which is why we start every set at bare metal. The whole job is done in-house at Crown Road, backed by more than 1,400 five-star Trustpilot reviews. Send a photo of your wheels and we'll price it.

How we apply gunmetal at Crown Road

More on the coating stage is on our powder coating page.

The old finish comes off

The old finish comes off and the wheel is taken back to bare metal.

Any kerb rash, cracks or

Any kerb rash, cracks or corrosion are put right so the grey goes onto a sound wheel.

Gunmetal powder is applied evenly

Gunmetal powder is applied evenly across the face, spokes and barrel.

The wheel is baked in

The wheel is baked in our oven at 180°C to cure the coating.

Keeping gunmetal looking fresh

Keeping gunmetal looking fresh

Gunmetal is a dark grey with a metallic sparkle, and brake dust is a similar grey. That helps it hide dust between cleans, though a film still builds up on the spokes and around the nuts. A pH-neutral wheel cleaner and a soft brush lift it without scratching the coating. In winter, rinse road salt off after wet drives, and glance over the wheels at each wash so any new chip or scrape is spotted early.

Ready when you are

Share a few photos and we'll quote the colour change and any repairs together.

How gunmetal looks once it's done

In daylight Sunshine picks out the metallic flecks, so the wheel reads as a silvery charcoal.

In daylight

Sunshine picks out the metallic flecks, so the wheel reads as a silvery charcoal.

With brake dust

The grey tone is similar to the dust itself, so wheels look cleaner for longer.

Next to your paint

It sits between silver and black, which makes it an easy match for most bodywork colours.

Dropping off and paying

Photograph each wheel and we'll send your price within 24 hours. When the work is booked, bring the car to Crown Road and settle up at the end, whether you prefer cash, card or a bank transfer. Free loan wheels are available for many makes, subject to stock, and a call confirms yours.
Dropping off and paying

Questions about the gunmetal process

Which bodywork colours suit gunmetal?
Gunmetal sits between silver and black, so it suits most paint colours. Send a photo of the whole car and we'll talk it through in your quote.
Can I borrow wheels during the work?
Often you can. Free loan wheels are held for many makes, subject to stock, so phone with your make and ask.
What does the price for gunmetal depend on?
Mainly the number of wheels, the repairs they need before the colour goes on and whether they are diamond cut. See the refurbishment cost guide for the detail, then send a photo for your quote.

Start your gunmetal quote

Send a photo of each wheel plus one of the whole car, and we'll take it from there. Unit 1, 38 Crown Road, Enfield, EN1 1TH · Mon-Fri 8am-6pm · Sat 8am-1pm

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