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I have the Anthracite Montani wheels on my BlueGT. Does anyone know any info on the paint code or similar for the anthracite ones. Or a company that can fix them and are able to match the colour as the guy that I have used before cannot match the colour.

I had the same problem. VW could not supply a paint code neither could any of the "we can match any car paint" companies. I was able to get the appropriate paint from http://www.smartexpress.co.uk/products/ ... Based.html.

It was made to order I think in Hong Kong. Took about a week, good paint, perfect match.

Hope this helps.

Just so I could compare it to the cost of repainting I asked the dealer for the price of a new wheel and they said £532

Ricmondo Which colour did you order? Antracite?

Yes, you tell them the car and in our case the optional wheel colour and they magically find out what colour they need to mix, don't know how they do it but it works.

I was dubious after getting the run around from every other supplier but they do deliver the goods.

Ricmondo,

Just wanted to follow up your long term test on this paint?
I’ve just got a tiny bit of kerb rash (same wheels), which I can’t justify filling as sods law it will get scuffed again. So I’m going for a quick touch up with paint.

Is it still any good coming up to 2 years since your post?
Need I worry that it’s water based?

Thank you

I don't have the car anymore. But the paint was still fine when I switched to an up gti in March this year. You shouldn't need to worry about it being water based paint as they should clear coat over the top.

The paint has endured, preparation is the secret.

Take off any rough edges with a Dremmel making sure to feather the junction between scratch and intact. Sand until you have a smooth surface and then apply the paint generously. Next day sand any defects and apply a coat of lacquer. The secret is to seal the joint to stop moisture getting behind the lacquer and prevent alloy corrosion.

I had some bash and drive off panel damage repaired by Chips Away. They use a scanner to analyse the colour on site and then mix accordingly. The operative said there was no reason why he could not use to process to match the wheel paint. Food for thought.

According to ETKA the colour code is Z49: https://www.lackstift24.de/Autolack-Spr ... N-GRAU-MET

Thanks for the replies guys.