plastidip or paint wheels?

Chuck33079 · 08-22-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

Aren't the factory wheels painted anyway? Doesn't seem like paint is a huge issue if it comes that way form the factory.

Yeah, but they don't have a brain.

synolimit · 08-22-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

Aren't the factory wheels painted anyway? Doesn't seem like paint is a huge issue if it comes that way form the factory.

Lol yeah real winner there

. I especially loved the orange peel and over spray everywhere where the tired to fade gunmetal to silver on the OEM

Everyone seems to have great luck too! Keep it up nissan! You make great cars that can turn fast and not shut off. Have great brakes that don't fade and send you into walls at VIR. Great cool running cars that don't need coolers and never have motor, tranny, or rear diff issues at +35k miles. I'd definitely paint cause nissan does

gurneyeagle · 08-22-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Lol yeah real winner there

. I especially loved the orange peel and over spray everywhere where the tired to fade gunmetal to silver on the OEM

Everyone seems to have great luck too! Keep it up nissan! You make great cars that can turn fast and not shut off. Have great brakes that don't fade and send you into walls at VIR. Great cool running cars that don't need coolers and never have motor, tranny, or rear diff issues at +35k miles. I'd definitely paint cause nissan does

So why do you own one AND apparently spend money on mods? You are contradicting yourself here.

synolimit · 08-22-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

So why do you own one AND apparently spend money on mods? You are contradicting yourself here.

Bought before I knew the real story. Didn't know a plus 30k car couldn't turn corners when it was labeled as a sports car. And now since all our cars are worthless because of the $3600 price drop, looks like I'm stuck with it. So rpf1's are installed, clear bra will be applied, better oil cooler, better LSD, fuel pump system etc. I'm not going to be with a car I'm forced to, to have it break down, peel, over heat and die.

Waiz · 08-23-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Lol yeah real winner there

. I especially loved the orange peel and over spray everywhere where the tired to fade gunmetal to silver on the OEM

Everyone seems to have great luck too! Keep it up nissan! You make great cars that can turn fast and not shut off. Have great brakes that don't fade and send you into walls at VIR. Great cool running cars that don't need coolers and never have motor, tranny, or rear diff issues at +35k miles. I'd definitely paint cause nissan does

Can't blame Nissan entirely for your that, it's their supplier.

What you're experiencing has happened to alot of people regardless of wheel manufacturer, normally it's due to someone using improper wheel cleaner or excessive tire dressing so the clear coat is stripped

You could sand them down and reclear them yourself and this won't happen again

brucelidat · 08-22-2013, 12:58 PM

Not saying manufacturers do everything the best, just saying painted wheels can't be that bad if that's how they are OEM. I also agree that the environment you live in make a big difference. If you're not by the coast, salt isn't really much of a concern. I also never said I thought Plasti-dip was completely horrible either.

brucelidat · 08-22-2013, 01:05 PM

Car looks great, just trying to get the most accurate reference image I can for the color combination is all. Kenchan, you're the one who got my mind on those 4th wheels with that sale link s now I am giving it more thought.

kenchan · 08-22-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

Car looks great, just trying to get the most accurate reference image I can for the color combination is all. Kenchan, you're the one who got my mind on those 4th wheels with that sale link s now I am giving it more thought.

i think your car will look very nice with the 40th wheels.

as mr.gurney mentioned, painting your doorhandles to match will give it that extra final touch.

brucelidat · 08-22-2013, 01:13 PM

I didn't completely disagree with him. He seemed a bit quick to anger. I don't think any one process is perfect. Was just saying painted wheels wasn't horrible. Didn't say they were the best either, just a legitimate option like powdercoating and even plasti-dip depending on your situation.

brucelidat · 08-22-2013, 01:53 PM

Might need to see if I can borrow my mom's camry or my sister's accord for a day now to make it happen, haha.

kenchan · 08-22-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

Might need to see if I can borrow my mom's camry or my sister's accord for a day now to make it happen, haha.

sounds like a plan.

kenchan · 08-22-2013, 03:31 PM

painted wheels work fine for me.

factory wheels, aftermarket wheels.

only once did i have issues with BBS wheels made at that ASA korea plant.

bubbles in the paint. actually i had another winter wheel set i had for my dd made at the same plant with clearcoat issues...

Pintsize725 · 08-22-2013, 03:42 PM

Here you go Gurney:

brucelidat · 08-22-2013, 05:46 PM

the red nismO and the red calipers are very nice accents, looking good, Eagle

Waiz · 08-23-2013, 02:52 PM

I don't support anything plasti-dip

These are my wheels that I had painted 5 years ago, still look new due to the care that I take when I wash them

Benfits of painting over powdercoat is really in the finish, but I have been told powdercoat is more durable.

Personally I prefer paint..

08-22-2013, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	Not saying manufacturers do everything the best, just saying painted wheels can't be that bad if that's how they are OEM. I also agree that the environment you live in make a big difference. If you're not by the coast, salt isn't really much of a concern. I also never said I thought Plasti-dip was completely horrible either. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

08-22-2013, 01:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	Car looks great, just trying to get the most accurate reference image I can for the color combination is all. Kenchan, you're the one who got my mind on those 4th wheels with that sale link s now I am giving it more thought. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

08-22-2013, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	I didn't completely disagree with him. He seemed a bit quick to anger. I don't think any one process is perfect. Was just saying painted wheels wasn't horrible. Didn't say they were the best either, just a legitimate option like powdercoating and even plasti-dip depending on your situation. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

08-22-2013, 01:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	Might need to see if I can borrow my mom's camry or my sister's accord for a day now to make it happen, haha. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

08-22-2013, 03:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211846	Here you go Gurney: kenchan, gurneyeagle, VDC_OFF and 1 others like this. __________________ Tracie

08-22-2013, 03:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	painted wheels work fine for me. factory wheels, aftermarket wheels. only once did i have issues with BBS wheels made at that ASA korea plant. bubbles in the paint. actually i had another winter wheel set i had for my dd made at the same plant with clearcoat issues...

08-22-2013, 05:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	the red nismO and the red calipers are very nice accents, looking good, Eagle gurneyeagle likes this. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

08-23-2013, 02:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 461	I don't support anything plasti-dip These are my wheels that I had painted 5 years ago, still look new due to the care that I take when I wash them Benfits of painting over powdercoat is really in the finish, but I have been told powdercoat is more durable. Personally I prefer paint.. kenchan, gurneyeagle, VDC_OFF and 1 others like this.

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