[Darren69]

Its a difficult decision sometimes with stuff like this. I can say that my 748 came with non standard gloss black wheels which i assumed were powder coated because after over 15 years and over 20k miles still look perfect.

On the other hand my S4 came with white pearl paint which still looks good after 6k miles but i do wonder if the prep was all good because the paint on the rear is fkaking in between the cush drive bits. You have to look close to see it, but its bad enough to make me think that the area wasnt degreased properly and its black underneath which it shouldn't be unless painted over a previous coating. My own conclusions are that powder coating is more robust and compares more favourably than paint. And they can powder coat some pretty amazinf colours nowadays.