Powercoating color question for Sport Package Rays

scruffydog · 04-23-2012, 11:57 AM

So for my 30th birthday present my gf decided to surprise me and powdercoat my wheels but I'm glad she ended up telling me the surprise before actually doing it because she didn't want to do it wrong.

I have a Magnetic Black 370z with Sport Package Rays wheels and I've always liked the look of the hyperblack wheels. But as a browsed at serveral websites, I noticed that some angles i dunno if it's due to the lighting, its super light. I like it dark but not having it look like Gloss Black - to me that just looks cheap as if someone spray painted the rims themselves. So what color should I get? Is there a code? Some pictures I find the 40th anniversary edition a little too light for me, esp during day time.

The other question is what do I do with the center hub cap? There's an emblem either glued to it or something. Since that piece is not metal, I guess it needs to be painted? So has anyone with any luck doing this? Did you mask it or what? Paint or can it be powdercoated with the rims together?

This would be ideal!!!

But it does seem like it's the same as what the actual 40th Anniversary which was released in the US look like:

This seems a little light for me during day time....so is this called hyperblack?

Ideally, i would want my car to look a little bit more like what they do with... LF-A, GT-R, Italia, IS-F, or even the current RX-8. I think they're a little darker.

Thank you in advance for helping out a buddy.

MacLean · 04-23-2012, 12:03 PM

The first pic looks better. Both pics seem to be completely different almost, but the lighting can make a difference. You can always ask for a dark charcoal finish on the rims, or just go plan black w/o the gloss.

MattP725 · 04-23-2012, 12:16 PM

40th Rims are no where near black... they are closer to the color of the car (maybe a little darker but not all that much). Don't flame me, I know they are not the same color as the car but they are closer to that than black.

scruffydog · 04-23-2012, 12:16 PM

This is what I want I wonder what the color code for this is...lol Gtr rims on a maxima

Japanjay · 04-23-2012, 12:21 PM

Just call a powder coater up and see if they have color swatches they you can take with you or a portfolio of colors that they can do.

scruffydog · 04-23-2012, 12:25 PM

what should i do with my center hub cap?

scruffydog · 04-23-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

40th Rims are no where near black... they are closer to the color of the car (maybe a little darker but not all that much). Don't flame me, I know they are not the same color as the car but they are closer to that than black.

Yea, I don't want it looking like gloss black, but I think the 40th could be a little bit darker as it looks very grey under normal day time. I saw the color of the GTR or the ISF or LFA, i really like. The LFA even has that unique shine which i like...almost chrome-y but not really.

ZCarMan · 04-23-2012, 03:54 PM

Hit up Mike The Powedercoater on this forum. He can probably help with your question(s). I had my sport rays powdercoated, 80pct gloss, 20pct matte black. I don't believe this is what you are looking for though from your comment. Just took those off and went with Matte Black TE-37SLs. Here is what the sport rays looked like.

twinturbonet · 04-23-2012, 04:09 PM

Nice Z, ZCar!

and yes Scruffy, that 2nd picture is Hyper Black... I had them on my Z32. Lighting can make a huge difference, if you look at the 2nd picture of my Z32 (still shot) the front wheel almost looks like a different color lol.

scruffydog · 04-23-2012, 04:09 PM

Cheers man, yea those are a little too much black for me. I think I'd like to have a slit hint of silver to it.

scruffydog · 04-23-2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinturbonet

Nice Z, ZCar!

and yes Scruffy, that 2nd picture is Hyper Black... I had them on my Z32.

I like them but do you find them lighter than the 40th anniversary hyper black?

iSteve370 · 04-23-2012, 04:23 PM

I'd go with 20% matte black, it's dark without the shine but not to dull. It should be equal to the black trim around the windows and the same as the wiper arms.

twinturbonet · 04-23-2012, 04:23 PM

I'm going to say that the 40th anni wheels look a little darker, but like I said, the lighting can be deceiving.

kenchan · 04-23-2012, 04:27 PM

yah, i think darker color wheels look good in matte.

unless it's like a 3pc wheel then the spokes can be glossy or matte and look

brucelidat · 04-23-2012, 04:54 PM

anyone on the forums with a Gm Z with gray/40th color wheels? I wonder how that looks...

04-23-2012, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Powercoating color question for Sport Package Rays So for my 30th birthday present my gf decided to surprise me and powdercoat my wheels but I'm glad she ended up telling me the surprise before actually doing it because she didn't want to do it wrong. I have a Magnetic Black 370z with Sport Package Rays wheels and I've always liked the look of the hyperblack wheels. But as a browsed at serveral websites, I noticed that some angles i dunno if it's due to the lighting, its super light. I like it dark but not having it look like Gloss Black - to me that just looks cheap as if someone spray painted the rims themselves. So what color should I get? Is there a code? Some pictures I find the 40th anniversary edition a little too light for me, esp during day time. The other question is what do I do with the center hub cap? There's an emblem either glued to it or something. Since that piece is not metal, I guess it needs to be painted? So has anyone with any luck doing this? Did you mask it or what? Paint or can it be powdercoated with the rims together? This would be ideal!!! But it does seem like it's the same as what the actual 40th Anniversary which was released in the US look like: This seems a little light for me during day time....so is this called hyperblack? Ideally, i would want my car to look a little bit more like what they do with... LF-A, GT-R, Italia, IS-F, or even the current RX-8. I think they're a little darker. Thank you in advance for helping out a buddy.

04-23-2012, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	This is what I want I wonder what the color code for this is...lol Gtr rims on a maxima Last edited by scruffydog; 04-23-2012 at 12:31 PM.

04-23-2012, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	what should i do with my center hub cap? Last edited by scruffydog; 04-23-2012 at 12:31 PM.

04-23-2012, 03:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	Hit up Mike The Powedercoater on this forum. He can probably help with your question(s). I had my sport rays powdercoated, 80pct gloss, 20pct matte black. I don't believe this is what you are looking for though from your comment. Just took those off and went with Matte Black TE-37SLs. Here is what the sport rays looked like. Caymansbanker likes this. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes Last edited by ZCarMan; 04-23-2012 at 03:56 PM.

04-23-2012, 04:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
twinturbonet Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Age: 41 Posts: 335 Drives: 11' Z #024 - SFZCC Rep Power: 13	Nice Z, ZCar! and yes Scruffy, that 2nd picture is Hyper Black... I had them on my Z32. Lighting can make a huge difference, if you look at the 2nd picture of my Z32 (still shot) the front wheel almost looks like a different color lol. __________________

04-23-2012, 12:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 16	The first pic looks better. Both pics seem to be completely different almost, but the lighting can make a difference. You can always ask for a dark charcoal finish on the rims, or just go plan black w/o the gloss.

04-23-2012, 12:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	40th Rims are no where near black... they are closer to the color of the car (maybe a little darker but not all that much). Don't flame me, I know they are not the same color as the car but they are closer to that than black.

04-23-2012, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Just call a powder coater up and see if they have color swatches they you can take with you or a portfolio of colors that they can do.

04-23-2012, 04:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Cheers man, yea those are a little too much black for me. I think I'd like to have a slit hint of silver to it.

04-23-2012, 04:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
iSteve370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2012 PW Nismo 0505 Rep Power: 13	I'd go with 20% matte black, it's dark without the shine but not to dull. It should be equal to the black trim around the windows and the same as the wiper arms.

04-23-2012, 04:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
twinturbonet Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Age: 41 Posts: 335 Drives: 11' Z #024 - SFZCC Rep Power: 13	I'm going to say that the 40th anni wheels look a little darker, but like I said, the lighting can be deceiving. __________________

04-23-2012, 04:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, i think darker color wheels look good in matte. unless it's like a 3pc wheel then the spokes can be glossy or matte and look

04-23-2012, 04:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 30	anyone on the forums with a Gm Z with gray/40th color wheels? I wonder how that looks... __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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