Painted 15+ Nismo Wheels?

masahiro · 08-25-2019, 09:27 AM

I was just wondering, but has anyone had the machined part of this wheel painted (with same color as the rest of the wheel) so that its all one solid color? I'm not really a fan of the bare metal machining trend in wheels. Any pics out there?

cooltoy · 08-25-2019, 04:05 PM

Yes.

JARblue · 08-25-2019, 04:19 PM

It's called powdercoating. Lots of options

Let me know if you're looking for a local option. I've priced it out several times. Best price was from the guy living in a trailer behind the Austin BMW dealership on McNeil

masahiro · 08-25-2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It's called powdercoating. Lots of options

Let me know if you're looking for a local option. I've priced it out several times. Best price was from the guy living in a trailer behind the Austin BMW dealership on McNeil

I literally work right behind there. I'd like to get some pics first for someone that's done it though (its just an idea for now).

JARblue · 08-25-2019, 06:53 PM

He does a lot of work for dealerships. I bet you could just stop by and check out a variety of wheels in progress. Nothing like seeing the work in person.

He was recommended to me by a former Mini dealership employee. Good guy (bit gruff) that does great work at a great price. Although it's mostly wheel repair for OEM finishes. For some powdercoat options you might want to consider Crosslink, who does much more volume and can do pretty much anything you want. I've heard a few not so good stories through the grapevine several years back, but recently I've only talked with very happy customers and seen top notch work of theirs in person.

cooltoy · 08-25-2019, 09:52 PM

masahiro · 08-26-2019, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Thanks! How did you do it? Got any close ups or pics from an angle?

redondoaveb · 08-26-2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by masahiro

Thanks! How did you do it? Got any close ups or pics from an angle?

Cooltoy's a photoshop wizard. Most likely photoshopped.

Gray Goose · 08-26-2019, 10:32 AM

My 2012's where powder coated all black.

cooltoy · 08-26-2019, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by masahiro

Thanks! How did you do it? Got any close ups or pics from an angle?

The only picture in existence. I used the pencil tool.

lexluther · 09-03-2019, 11:41 AM

Same question, but guess not many have done this?

I'm debating on powdercoating them black, but all the local quotes have been $600-800
(dismount tires, prep, powder, mount tires/balance etc.) and for that cost, I may just sell and buy different wheels.

So I'm also leaning towards just doing it myself with enamel paint and clear. I've painted wheels before and plasti-dipped many but I can never get a good gloss with dip.

I'll post up results with whatever I decide to do this week.

cv129 · 09-03-2019, 11:28 PM

Found this one, the chrome/polished part got changed to like a gunmetal color.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

loiro370z · 09-24-2019, 06:17 PM

here

08-25-2019, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
masahiro Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 49 Drives: 19' 370z Rep Power: 3365	Painted 15+ Nismo Wheels? I was just wondering, but has anyone had the machined part of this wheel painted (with same color as the rest of the wheel) so that its all one solid color? I'm not really a fan of the bare metal machining trend in wheels. Any pics out there?

08-25-2019, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,937 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Yes. JARblue likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	It's called powdercoating. Lots of options Let me know if you're looking for a local option. I've priced it out several times. Best price was from the guy living in a trailer behind the Austin BMW dealership on McNeil Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-25-2019, 06:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	He does a lot of work for dealerships. I bet you could just stop by and check out a variety of wheels in progress. Nothing like seeing the work in person. He was recommended to me by a former Mini dealership employee. Good guy (bit gruff) that does great work at a great price. Although it's mostly wheel repair for OEM finishes. For some powdercoat options you might want to consider Crosslink, who does much more volume and can do pretty much anything you want. I've heard a few not so good stories through the grapevine several years back, but recently I've only talked with very happy customers and seen top notch work of theirs in person. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 08-25-2019 at 06:58 PM.

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,937 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	cv129 and lexluther like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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lexluther Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: IL Posts: 41 Drives: 2017 Nismo Rep Power: 6720	Same question, but guess not many have done this? I'm debating on powdercoating them black, but all the local quotes have been $600-800 (dismount tires, prep, powder, mount tires/balance etc.) and for that cost, I may just sell and buy different wheels. So I'm also leaning towards just doing it myself with enamel paint and clear. I've painted wheels before and plasti-dipped many but I can never get a good gloss with dip. I'll post up results with whatever I decide to do this week. qtrskills likes this.

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