Getting my wheels painted next week!

Doug&Michelle · 08-24-2011, 08:46 PM

Thinking about going with a slightly darker color but not as dark as the 40th wheels. My car is PW so what do you guys think a good color would be on the stock rays? I would have done a poll but haven't figured that out yet.

Masa · 08-24-2011, 08:49 PM

I may get flamed for this but I always loved Gold/Bronze wheels on white cars. Some here may feel its a little too Subaru WRX/STI-ish tho.

Some inspiration:

ZeeingAround · 08-24-2011, 09:07 PM

Can't wait to see them finished. Please post your color code too.

cossie1600 · 08-24-2011, 10:41 PM

How about a trip back to the 80s, white on white baby

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/word...-10thAnniv.jpg

mjg · 08-24-2011, 10:47 PM

I did this on my G.... I miss these rims so bad...

Get them to polish the lip, and clear coat them too

kensin0429 · 08-24-2011, 11:00 PM

I also want to powder coat my 40th wheels to a darker gunmetal. Or just go black
Really want the red caliber to stick out

delusional · 08-24-2011, 11:02 PM

white on white ftw!

my old car was white on white and loved it!

my old car!:

others:

EazyD · 08-25-2011, 12:00 AM

I have a PW, and although white on white would look awesome, it would never stay clean!

JZNx · 08-25-2011, 01:35 AM

lol black and white is seriously one of the best combo color in the world imo...
since our fangs are already black... it should blend really well...

gurneyeagle · 08-25-2011, 06:30 AM

I don't know how hard it would be for the painter to do, but very metallic, light charcoal grey with the rim left silver would look neat. mjg's rims look awesome. A lot has to do with the color of the car.

I'm starting to get turned-off to the all black wheels. They look great if you are after the "race car" look, but I don't think that's what you are going for. I think I would get tired of it pretty quickly.

That being said, the 40th anniversary rims look gorgeous to me, they go with the car color perfectly. I'd trade for a set in a heart beat.

Keep us posted on your decision, and please post some pictures when it's done.

Doug&Michelle · 08-25-2011, 06:50 AM

Thanks for all the input. I'll think about all that's been said. I'll put up pics as soon as I get it back.

08-24-2011, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Doug&Michelle Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 176 Drives: '09 370z Tourng Auto Rep Power: 14	Getting my wheels painted next week! Thinking about going with a slightly darker color but not as dark as the 40th wheels. My car is PW so what do you guys think a good color would be on the stock rays? I would have done a poll but haven't figured that out yet.

08-24-2011, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	I may get flamed for this but I always loved Gold/Bronze wheels on white cars. Some here may feel its a little too Subaru WRX/STI-ish tho. Some inspiration: __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Last edited by Masa; 08-24-2011 at 09:02 PM.

08-24-2011, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	Can't wait to see them finished. Please post your color code too. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

08-24-2011, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
kensin0429 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: palmsprings Posts: 244 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	I also want to powder coat my 40th wheels to a darker gunmetal. Or just go black Really want the red caliber to stick out __________________ 10 40th AE Z

08-24-2011, 11:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 15	white on white ftw! my old car was white on white and loved it! my old car!: others: __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

08-24-2011, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	How about a trip back to the 80s, white on white baby http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/word...-10thAnniv.jpg

08-24-2011, 10:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
mjg Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 243 Drives: 13' GT 500 Rep Power: 15	I did this on my G.... I miss these rims so bad... Get them to polish the lip, and clear coat them too

08-25-2011, 12:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	I have a PW, and although white on white would look awesome, it would never stay clean! __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

08-25-2011, 01:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	lol black and white is seriously one of the best combo color in the world imo... since our fangs are already black... it should blend really well...

08-25-2011, 06:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20214	I don't know how hard it would be for the painter to do, but very metallic, light charcoal grey with the rim left silver would look neat. mjg's rims look awesome. A lot has to do with the color of the car. I'm starting to get turned-off to the all black wheels. They look great if you are after the "race car" look, but I don't think that's what you are going for. I think I would get tired of it pretty quickly. That being said, the 40th anniversary rims look gorgeous to me, they go with the car color perfectly. I'd trade for a set in a heart beat. Keep us posted on your decision, and please post some pictures when it's done. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

08-25-2011, 06:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
Doug&Michelle Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 176 Drives: '09 370z Tourng Auto Rep Power: 14	Thanks for all the input. I'll think about all that's been said. I'll put up pics as soon as I get it back.

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