two tone powder coat rims

Zsteve · 10-20-2010, 08:57 PM

Is it any harder to do a two color powder coat on rims than a single color? I have a blue Z and want to powder coat them as the back rims were messed up a bit by replacing the tires. They fixed it but I can still tell a difference between the front and back rims now so I was thinking of powder coating. I want some blue in the rims but silver too as an all blue rim is too much for me.

Also any ideas on where the blue would look best but not too overpowering?

Thanks.

Anarky · 10-20-2010, 09:01 PM

It's probably not any harder for a shop to do just cost more.Also are you talking about stock rims for the blue and silver color scheme

Zsteve · 10-20-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Anarky

It's probably not any harder for a shop to do just cost more.Also are you talking about stock rims for the blue and silver color scheme

yes stock rims but maybe blue on the V looking part of the spokes and silver for the rest.

Zsteve · 10-20-2010, 09:13 PM

Can anyone photoshop some blue into this pic please? Maybe along th outside rim and the Vs and maybe another with blue on the flat area that starts where the lugs are and goes towards the rim?

Stanced370Z · 10-20-2010, 09:15 PM

Please don't do that go with like a graphite or gunmetal rim

Mike · 10-20-2010, 09:20 PM

it is harder, so it will cost more. you have to figure about an hour per wheel for a really good masking job. there are several ways of doing it, but if I were doing them (but I only powdercoat wheels for myself and the guy who does my website), I would lay the blue down first, fully cure, then after cooling, mask off the blue, coat the black or silver, and finish it all up with a coat of clear.

When I coated wheels, I charge 100 per wheel for a single color. Something like this would be 200 easily.

Zsteve · 10-20-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

it is harder, so it will cost more. you have to figure about an hour per wheel for a really good masking job. there are several ways of doing it, but if I were doing them (but I only powdercoat wheels for myself and the guy who does my website), I would lay the blue down first, fully cure, then after cooling, mask off the blue, coat the black or silver, and finish it all up with a coat of clear.

When I coated wheels, I charge 100 per wheel for a single color. Something like this would be 200 easily.

cool, thanks for the info. I have the blue Z of course and I have a custom blue interior so I want to add a touch of blue to the rims too since they got a little messed up.

Mike · 10-20-2010, 09:38 PM

easier and more cost effective to do it in vinyl after coating

Zsteve · 10-20-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

easier and more cost effective to do it in vinyl after coating

do which part in vinyl and how long will it last?

Mike · 10-21-2010, 09:47 AM

the highlight colors. It should last forever, or at least until you are tired of it.

these are my friend w0ady's wheels, he tracks his car and the vinyl is holding up fine.

Zsteve · 10-21-2010, 03:13 PM

cool, thanks Mike.

10-20-2010, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	two tone powder coat rims Is it any harder to do a two color powder coat on rims than a single color? I have a blue Z and want to powder coat them as the back rims were messed up a bit by replacing the tires. They fixed it but I can still tell a difference between the front and back rims now so I was thinking of powder coating. I want some blue in the rims but silver too as an all blue rim is too much for me. Also any ideas on where the blue would look best but not too overpowering? Thanks. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

10-20-2010, 09:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	it is harder, so it will cost more. you have to figure about an hour per wheel for a really good masking job. there are several ways of doing it, but if I were doing them (but I only powdercoat wheels for myself and the guy who does my website), I would lay the blue down first, fully cure, then after cooling, mask off the blue, coat the black or silver, and finish it all up with a coat of clear. When I coated wheels, I charge 100 per wheel for a single color. Something like this would be 200 easily. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-20-2010, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	easier and more cost effective to do it in vinyl after coating __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-21-2010, 09:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	the highlight colors. It should last forever, or at least until you are tired of it. these are my friend w0ady's wheels, he tracks his car and the vinyl is holding up fine. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-21-2010, 03:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	cool, thanks Mike. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

10-20-2010, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anarky Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 118 Drives: 2011 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	It's probably not any harder for a shop to do just cost more.Also are you talking about stock rims for the blue and silver color scheme

10-20-2010, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Please don't do that go with like a graphite or gunmetal rim

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