Strut / Brace (under the hood) and Painting Thereof

2theextreme · 08-27-2010, 08:38 PM

I went with powdercoating it the same color as the body color.....and glad I did:

And as far as calipers go, I had those painted....yes, painted.....the same color as the body, too. Had it that way since June and so far no problems at all:

Slynky · 08-27-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

I went with powdercoating it the same color as the body color.....and glad I did:

And as far as calipers go, I had those painted....yes, painted.....the same color as the body, too. Had it that way since June and so far no problems at all:

Yeah, looking under your hood in the "under your hood" thread made me realize (as I pointed out in the first post) that my idea wasn't unique at all. And yours is one of the reasons I prefer body color match.

2theextreme · 08-27-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Slynky

Yeah, looking under your hood in the "under your hood" thread made me realize (as I pointed out in the first post) that my idea wasn't unique at all. And yours is one of the reasons I prefer body color match.

Thanks.....I really think you'll like it if you decide to go body color.....but doing something unique and different is also cool! In the end, the important thing is you like it.

ZPirate · 08-27-2010, 09:02 PM

2theextreme are your Volks flat black or a semi gloss? Either way they look great on your car, especially with the blue calipers.

2theextreme · 08-27-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

2theextreme are your Volks flat black or a semi gloss? Either way they look great on your car, especially with the blue calipers.

Thanks! They are flat black.

ZPirate · 08-27-2010, 09:26 PM

Awesome! Thanks.

I'm think about getting some wheels powdercoated black and I'm trying to decide between flat black and semi gloss. Of course the paint on Volk wheels is probably better than most powdercoats. I have a set of Formula Silver G2s so I know that first hand.

2theextreme · 08-27-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

Awesome! Thanks.

I'm think about getting some wheels powdercoated black and I'm trying to decide between flat black and semi gloss. Of course the paint on Volk wheels is probably better than most powdercoats. I have a set of Formula Silver G2s so I know that first hand.

Yeah, I've had the TE37's since late Spring last year and they still look great! I've curbed one of them but very lightly (thankfully!) and the body shop was actually able to repair it so it's practically unnoticable now. They are some great wheels!

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2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	I went with powdercoating it the same color as the body color.....and glad I did: And as far as calipers go, I had those painted....yes, painted.....the same color as the body, too. Had it that way since June and so far no problems at all: __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

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ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 17	2theextreme are your Volks flat black or a semi gloss? Either way they look great on your car, especially with the blue calipers. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

08-27-2010, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 17	Awesome! Thanks. I'm think about getting some wheels powdercoated black and I'm trying to decide between flat black and semi gloss. Of course the paint on Volk wheels is probably better than most powdercoats. I have a set of Formula Silver G2s so I know that first hand. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

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