powder coat letters on nismo wheels

OptionZero · 07-10-2020, 11:19 AM

There's no way to powdercoat a second color, much less in such specific detail.

Here are my TE37 Ultras. Flat black powdercoat from the factory

All of the etched logos and the etched lip were filled in with red. This was absurdly difficult and required a bodyshop to do it with a fine brush by hand, it cost $100 per wheel due to the time it took, and it still didnt come out perfect since the detail is so small.

The NISMO log on those wheels is much MUCH easier b they are large block letters. It would still need to be done by hand but it wouldn't drive someone insane tryna do it.

Your best bet is to find a pinstriper or bodyshop that is willing to take the job

johnxxx · 07-10-2020, 11:38 AM

Whoa! I must say tho, it did turn out nice and from the looks of it $100 per wheel is a steal. Wouldn't want to be the guy that paints 4 of them. I'm taken back some as to how small some of that lettering actually is... what did he paint those with a toothpick? jk

redondoaveb · 07-10-2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

There's no way to powdercoat a second color, much less in such specific detail.

Here are my TE37 Ultras. Flat black powdercoat from the factory

All of the etched logos and the etched lip were filled in with red. This was absurdly difficult and required a bodyshop to do it with a fine brush by hand, it cost $100 per wheel due to the time it took, and it still didnt come out perfect since the detail is so small.

The NISMO log on those wheels is much MUCH easier b they are large block letters. It would still need to be done by hand but it wouldn't drive someone insane tryna do it.

Your best bet is to find a pinstriper or bodyshop that is willing to take the job

A pinstriper is the way to go. The black on the top of my shiftknob was done by a pinstriper. Before and after pics. Your wheels look nice!

07-10-2020, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,270 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214102	There's no way to powdercoat a second color, much less in such specific detail. Here are my TE37 Ultras. Flat black powdercoat from the factory All of the etched logos and the etched lip were filled in with red. This was absurdly difficult and required a bodyshop to do it with a fine brush by hand, it cost $100 per wheel due to the time it took, and it still didnt come out perfect since the detail is so small. The NISMO log on those wheels is much MUCH easier b they are large block letters. It would still need to be done by hand but it wouldn't drive someone insane tryna do it. Your best bet is to find a pinstriper or bodyshop that is willing to take the job JARblue, madwi and old guy like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

07-10-2020, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnxxx Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NJ Age: 65 Posts: 990 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Nismo Rep Power: 2684368	Whoa! I must say tho, it did turn out nice and from the looks of it $100 per wheel is a steal. Wouldn't want to be the guy that paints 4 of them. I'm taken back some as to how small some of that lettering actually is... what did he paint those with a toothpick? jk __________________ FI TT Kit #099 making 794whp/713# torque@23psi

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