I don't normally powdercoat wheels, but....

ZPirate · 03-31-2011, 12:57 PM

Mike,

I received the Nismo vinyl pieces today. What is the best way to put them on?

I did one wheel while I was home at lunch. I cleaned the surface first with water and a cloth. Then I dried it with another cloth. Next I applied a lite mist of water so that I could move the vinyl pieces around once I put them on the wheel. Once I got them in place I padded them dry with a cloth. Would using a hair dryer rather than a mist of water help the process? Thanks for your assistance.

tjlazer · 03-31-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

Mike,

I received the Nismo vinyl pieces today. What is the best way to put them on?

I did one wheel while I was home at lunch. I cleaned the surface first with water and a cloth. Then I dried it with another cloth. Next I applied a lite mist of water so that I could move the vinyl pieces around once I put them on the wheel. Once I got them in place I padded them dry with a cloth. Would using a hair dryer rather than a mist of water help the process? Thanks for your assistance.

I found this was the best way to do it. Just clean the wheels real well and dry. Then remove the letter, and use a razor blade to position the letter on as perfect as you can and press it on with your fingers. Just lightly stick the letter at the furthest edge of the blade so you can easily remove it from the blade when you stick it on. If the letter is not on right, you can remove it and re-apply. The razor blade works great for this as you can use the blade to carefully lift up the edge and remove.

Ron · 03-24-2011, 09:02 PM

can I get a replacement set but this time in white letters lol jk. I am planning on powder coating the wheels and will buy again from you when I do.

Mike · 03-24-2011, 09:10 PM

I'll take care of you!

Red__Zed · 03-24-2011, 09:27 PM

Lettering on the rims looks amazing.

Gunzero · 03-25-2011, 12:46 AM

great skill :0

Mike · 04-16-2011, 07:54 PM

25 to sales@thepowdercoater.com and they will be on their way to you!

torpedo2k · 04-17-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

25 to sales@thepowdercoater.com and they will be on their way to you!

Sent! Thanks

68cam454 · 04-18-2011, 12:23 AM

Sent $25 through Paypal for black lettering with a red O.

Thanks

Mike · 04-18-2011, 07:12 AM

I will cut and send both orders today, thanks!

torpedo2k · 05-10-2011, 07:27 PM

Finally had time to work on the car last weekend. Here is the result.

Great job Mike. You lettering is more precise than my wheels. There are large variances between the embossed NISMO logo on my wheels.

Rear/left is very shallow. Front/left is very deep. Other two are somewhere in the middle. Only problem is that they fit well on the shallow emboss but a little tougher on the deep emboss (beyond your control). Overall though great product and highly recommended.

Jeffblue · 05-18-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by torpedo2k

Finally had time to work on the car last weekend. Here is the result.

Great job Mike. You lettering is more precise than my wheels. There are large variances between the embossed NISMO logo on my wheels.

Rear/left is very shallow. Front/left is very deep. Other two are somewhere in the middle. Only problem is that they fit well on the shallow emboss but a little tougher on the deep emboss (beyond your control). Overall though great product and highly recommended.

that looks awesome!

Mike · 05-10-2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks!

HKYStormFront · 05-10-2011, 09:33 PM

looks great on the OEM finish! really sets them off!

68cam454 · 05-18-2011, 01:07 AM

Mike,
Thanks a ton for these. They add just enough color to set off the wheels on a gun metallic Z.

BTW......This is the proper way to install the lettering...

Wife + Tweezers = Perfect Install.

IMG_4415 (Copy).JPG IMG_4416 (Copy).JPG

03-31-2011, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 19	Mike, I received the Nismo vinyl pieces today. What is the best way to put them on? I did one wheel while I was home at lunch. I cleaned the surface first with water and a cloth. Then I dried it with another cloth. Next I applied a lite mist of water so that I could move the vinyl pieces around once I put them on the wheel. Once I got them in place I padded them dry with a cloth. Would using a hair dryer rather than a mist of water help the process? Thanks for your assistance. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

03-24-2011, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2188	I'll take care of you! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-25-2011, 12:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 260	great skill :0 __________________

04-16-2011, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2188	25 to sales@thepowdercoater.com and they will be on their way to you! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

04-18-2011, 07:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2188	I will cut and send both orders today, thanks! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-24-2011, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 23	can I get a replacement set but this time in white letters lol jk. I am planning on powder coating the wheels and will buy again from you when I do.

03-24-2011, 09:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 122	Lettering on the rims looks amazing.

04-18-2011, 12:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
68cam454 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 90 Drives: GM Nismo/68 454 Cam Rep Power: 16	Sent $25 through Paypal for black lettering with a red O. Thanks

05-10-2011, 08:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2188	Thanks! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-10-2011, 09:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 54	looks great on the OEM finish! really sets them off! __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

05-18-2011, 01:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
68cam454 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 90 Drives: GM Nismo/68 454 Cam Rep Power: 16	Mike, Thanks a ton for these. They add just enough color to set off the wheels on a gun metallic Z. BTW......This is the proper way to install the lettering... Wife + Tweezers = Perfect Install. IMG_4415 (Copy).JPG IMG_4416 (Copy).JPG

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