Custom front strut bar thread

sparky · 10-14-2012, 08:45 PM

Is the strut painted or powdercoated from the factory? Just curious how a rattle can paint job would turn out on it. Has anyone done this, if so post a pic.

Japanjay · 10-14-2012, 09:28 PM

I would give a light scuff with some sand paper to help with the holding and then just multiple very light coats until it is even. But I got mine powdercoated for $60 so to me that is more than cheap enough to not waste a full day trying to rattle can and also it look perfect in the end. Not saying you cant with a rattle can, oh you can, but it takes the better part of a day if not 2 to get it even and looking professional, and odds are if you have never done it before it wont come out perfect the first time.

Japanjay · 10-14-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

I kinda regret not getting a white Z. The infinite color combos is nice. The little bit of red pops nicely, and is the lettering vinyle or paint?

Mike · 10-14-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

I kinda regret not getting a white Z. The infinite color combos is nice. The little bit of red pops nicely, and is the lettering vinyle or paint?

I don't remember if I used a vinyl sticker or stencil and paint, but in either case its under a powdercoat clearcoat.

I also did

mine in m black,

and a few other members here

Japanjay · 10-14-2012, 11:30 PM

Mind if I steal the hood latch idea from ya? Looks nice under the hood too. Guessing the wording is Powdercoating by Mike? What do you normally charge for the strut to be done?

axmea? · 10-14-2012, 11:31 PM

I like how it pops in engine bay. Your color combo is nice and straight out of the color wheel but what is written on that bar is not classy at all.

Mike · 10-15-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Mind if I steal the hood latch idea from ya? Looks nice under the hood too. Guessing the wording is Powdercoating by Mike? What do you normally charge for the strut to be done?

no, not at all, you can do that. It actually says Customs by Mike, which is my registered business name. I charge 100 for the bar.

LukasC · 10-15-2012, 09:29 AM

This is what i had done. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1350311150.677267.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1350311319.541811.jpg

theDreamer · 10-15-2012, 09:35 AM

How well does the color hold up with all the heat?

daisuke149 · 10-15-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

How well does the color hold up with all the heat?

the white is still perfectly white after a good cleaning in a long time.

theDreamer · 10-15-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

the white is still perfectly white after a good cleaning in a long time.

Good to know, you did powdercoating?

daisuke149 · 10-15-2012, 11:00 AM

Yup. Mike did mine maybe almost 2 years ago actually and its still perfect.

Mr&Mrs · 10-15-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

How well does the color hold up with all the heat?

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Good to know, you did powdercoating?

I wonder about paint which is what im using. Has anyone just used paint yet? Or am I the guinea pig? Lol

Kingbaby · 10-15-2012, 02:56 PM

the white is win!

sparky · 10-15-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

I wonder about paint which is what im using. Has anyone just used paint yet? Or am I the guinea pig? Lol

Post up when you're done so I know if I should do it or not.

10-14-2012, 08:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 14	Is the strut painted or powdercoated from the factory? Just curious how a rattle can paint job would turn out on it. Has anyone done this, if so post a pic. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

10-15-2012, 09:35 AM	#24 (permalink)
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10-14-2012, 09:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	I would give a light scuff with some sand paper to help with the holding and then just multiple very light coats until it is even. But I got mine powdercoated for $60 so to me that is more than cheap enough to not waste a full day trying to rattle can and also it look perfect in the end. Not saying you cant with a rattle can, oh you can, but it takes the better part of a day if not 2 to get it even and looking professional, and odds are if you have never done it before it wont come out perfect the first time.

10-14-2012, 11:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Mind if I steal the hood latch idea from ya? Looks nice under the hood too. Guessing the wording is Powdercoating by Mike? What do you normally charge for the strut to be done?

10-14-2012, 11:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I like how it pops in engine bay. Your color combo is nice and straight out of the color wheel but what is written on that bar is not classy at all.

10-15-2012, 11:00 AM	#27 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	Yup. Mike did mine maybe almost 2 years ago actually and its still perfect.