NISMO wheel paint flaws - anyone else?

zinistr · 07-11-2011, 03:47 PM

I've noticed several flaws in the factory finish of my NISMO Z. Had her a year, bought it new and the silver appears to be too thin...showing the darker metal underneath in several places.

Anyone else had this issue? As I bought mine from Cali and had it shipped, its not easy for me to get the original dealer involved so it'll be going in locally for a Nissan customer sat case to be opened.

fuct · 07-11-2011, 04:32 PM

they are chips and scratches from normal wear........ every wheel gets them

you just cant stop looking at how cool they are and you see the damage.

zinistr · 09-19-2011, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the reply, but that's not what I'm referring to. The top finish isn't opaque enough to cover the darker base coat or metal underneath.

spitfire9200 · 09-19-2011, 05:48 PM

I've actually heard this concern from everyone with Rays Wheels - Sport pack and Nismo

sboden · 09-20-2011, 01:04 PM

I'm having mine redone by Alloy Wheel Repair. He explained how they do the finish. The use a dark base coat and then do a light hyper silver coating over the base coat. They then put on the clear coat. After the clear coat is on, they very lightly spray the hyper silver paint over the clear coat. It is not the easiest process and because of the light spray on the clear coat finishes can vary. He found areas on my stock nismos which were lighter than other areas because of this process. On the other hand this process does make them stand out.

TWYNBYZ · 09-21-2011, 05:27 PM

This just gives you a reason to powder coat your wheels. That should run you 50 to 60 bucks per rim. They'll be just like new

spitfire9200 · 09-26-2011, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWYNBYZ

This just gives you a reason to powder coat your wheels. That should run you 50 to 60 bucks per rim. They'll be just like new

... plus the cost of unmounting, re-mounting, and balancing lol

_ace_ · 10-01-2011, 06:12 PM

$125/wheel is typical around here, and not everyone does it correctly

sboden · 10-08-2011, 03:22 AM

Had mine done for $95 a wheel. You can't tell they have been worked on. Excellent job and much cheaper than new wheels.

07-11-2011, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
zinistr Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon, Ohio Posts: 127 Drives: 2009 Nismo - Silver Rep Power: 15	NISMO wheel paint flaws - anyone else? I've noticed several flaws in the factory finish of my NISMO Z. Had her a year, bought it new and the silver appears to be too thin...showing the darker metal underneath in several places. Anyone else had this issue? As I bought mine from Cali and had it shipped, its not easy for me to get the original dealer involved so it'll be going in locally for a Nissan customer sat case to be opened. __________________ 1970 Datsun 240z (HLS #201) & '71 240z "Zuns Z" 1991 300zx TT 'ZINISTR' & '93 300zx Vert TT "MASTR" 1994 300zx Vert 'BREEZZY' & 1995 300zx Z32 Coupe 2009 NISMO Edition 370Z, Silver #196

09-19-2011, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
zinistr Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon, Ohio Posts: 127 Drives: 2009 Nismo - Silver Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the reply, but that's not what I'm referring to. The top finish isn't opaque enough to cover the darker base coat or metal underneath. __________________ 1970 Datsun 240z (HLS #201) & '71 240z "Zuns Z" 1991 300zx TT 'ZINISTR' & '93 300zx Vert TT "MASTR" 1994 300zx Vert 'BREEZZY' & 1995 300zx Z32 Coupe 2009 NISMO Edition 370Z, Silver #196

09-20-2011, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	I'm having mine redone by Alloy Wheel Repair. He explained how they do the finish. The use a dark base coat and then do a light hyper silver coating over the base coat. They then put on the clear coat. After the clear coat is on, they very lightly spray the hyper silver paint over the clear coat. It is not the easiest process and because of the light spray on the clear coat finishes can vary. He found areas on my stock nismos which were lighter than other areas because of this process. On the other hand this process does make them stand out. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

09-21-2011, 05:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
TWYNBYZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S. Cali Posts: 229 Drives: 2013 Pearl White GTR Rep Power: 14	This just gives you a reason to powder coat your wheels. That should run you 50 to 60 bucks per rim. They'll be just like new __________________ 2013 Pearl White GTR

10-08-2011, 03:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	Had mine done for $95 a wheel. You can't tell they have been worked on. Excellent job and much cheaper than new wheels. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

07-11-2011, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	they are chips and scratches from normal wear........ every wheel gets them you just cant stop looking at how cool they are and you see the damage.

09-19-2011, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
spitfire9200 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 390 Drives: 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 15	I've actually heard this concern from everyone with Rays Wheels - Sport pack and Nismo

10-01-2011, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
_ace_ Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 140 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	$125/wheel is typical around here, and not everyone does it correctly

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