Need Advice on wheels

Csprad12 · 10-16-2012, 12:48 PM

I have been wanting to make my rays sport package wheels matte black for quite a while now. And I just need advice on how to do it. Professionally painted or powder coated?

Don't tell me to get different rims because I love mine. Just want them black

ShutokuZ · 10-16-2012, 01:06 PM

I would recommend using PlastiDip first, to see if you like it. If you do, then either leave on or get them powder coated. If you don't like the look, the stuff just peels off. PlastDip will spray on and dry to a matte finish. If want more of a satin/shine to it, can sprat PlastiDip clear over it.

USMCASA · 10-16-2012, 01:10 PM

professionally, either way strip them down. remove the tires, center caps, wheel weights tpms ... everything. if you are taking them somewhere everything else should be taken care of. i'd go with powder coating personally as it would hold up much longer

Macey370z · 10-16-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

professionally, either way strip them down. remove the tires, center caps, wheel weights tpms ... everything. if you are taking them somewhere everything else should be taken care of. i'd go with powder coating personally as it would hold up much longer

Csprad12 · 10-16-2012, 04:57 PM

i already know I like it so i dont want to plasti dip. and I was leaning more towards the powdercoating. I just saw other people were painting them.

Japanjay · 10-17-2012, 01:41 AM

Powdercoat hands down, here is a ick of mine that I just got back. Even got stripping done on them too, also done by the powdercoater.

Csprad12 · 10-17-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Powdercoat hands down, here is a ick of mine that I just got back. Even got stripping done on them too, also done by the powdercoater.

That is sick! Where did you get the lugs? if you dont mind me asking. I wanted to do blue lugs on mine

Waiz · 10-17-2012, 03:03 PM

I prefer the look of painted wheels but people swear by PC'd wheels

There are literally tons of threads on either topic if you search

Csprad12 · 10-17-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I prefer the look of painted wheels but people swear by PC'd wheels

There are literally tons of threads on either topic if you search

Does the paint last good?

ModBargains · 10-17-2012, 08:53 PM

I would say powdercoating just because it's a lot more durable than paint and it is cheaper to do.

-Frank

God-Speed · 10-17-2012, 09:21 PM

Give us more info on the lugs!!

Japanjay · 10-18-2012, 02:14 AM

I simply had my powdercoater paint them by hand, just as he did the time attack ring and the rays eng., forged lettering, and the area outside of the center cap. Just paint the nipple, the section above the actual nut, sockets dont come in contact with that area due to them being deeper then the nut itself so it will never get sractched or flake unless you accidentially come in contact with it. Pretty easy. You can clearly see in the first picture that only the nipple is painted and the nut is not. And you would be shocked at the different colors, sheens and textures they can powdercoat in. Plus they can also powdercoat in multiple different area multiple different colors, just as you would with paint.

10-16-2012, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Csprad12 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pineville, Louisiana Posts: 223 Drives: 10 blue sport 370z Rep Power: 12	Need Advice on wheels I have been wanting to make my rays sport package wheels matte black for quite a while now. And I just need advice on how to do it. Professionally painted or powder coated? Don't tell me to get different rims because I love mine. Just want them black

10-18-2012, 02:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	I simply had my powdercoater paint them by hand, just as he did the time attack ring and the rays eng., forged lettering, and the area outside of the center cap. Just paint the nipple, the section above the actual nut, sockets dont come in contact with that area due to them being deeper then the nut itself so it will never get sractched or flake unless you accidentially come in contact with it. Pretty easy. You can clearly see in the first picture that only the nipple is painted and the nut is not. And you would be shocked at the different colors, sheens and textures they can powdercoat in. Plus they can also powdercoat in multiple different area multiple different colors, just as you would with paint. Last edited by Japanjay; 10-18-2012 at 02:17 AM.

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10-16-2012, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	I would recommend using PlastiDip first, to see if you like it. If you do, then either leave on or get them powder coated. If you don't like the look, the stuff just peels off. PlastDip will spray on and dry to a matte finish. If want more of a satin/shine to it, can sprat PlastiDip clear over it.

10-16-2012, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	professionally, either way strip them down. remove the tires, center caps, wheel weights tpms ... everything. if you are taking them somewhere everything else should be taken care of. i'd go with powder coating personally as it would hold up much longer

10-16-2012, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Csprad12 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pineville, Louisiana Posts: 223 Drives: 10 blue sport 370z Rep Power: 12	i already know I like it so i dont want to plasti dip. and I was leaning more towards the powdercoating. I just saw other people were painting them.

10-17-2012, 01:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Powdercoat hands down, here is a ick of mine that I just got back. Even got stripping done on them too, also done by the powdercoater.

10-17-2012, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I prefer the look of painted wheels but people swear by PC'd wheels There are literally tons of threads on either topic if you search

10-17-2012, 08:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
ModBargains Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 916 Drives: Z Rep Power: 14	I would say powdercoating just because it's a lot more durable than paint and it is cheaper to do. -Frank

10-17-2012, 09:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,353 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684376	Give us more info on the lugs!!