Help me chose a color to powdercoat!

Kayzee · 06-20-2014, 11:58 PM

Hey dudes... While amuse is being slapped on at the shop, I've come to the realization that I really need to powdercoat the spokes on my wheels once the kit is on.

The wheels in question are BBS LM style 20", with a 2" lip up front and 4.5" up rear. (10, 11)

I've ran the hyperblack (a shade of silver) with polished lip color combo that comes from factory for the whole time I've had the wheel. It looks pretty much like a completely machined silver wheel.

This looks awesome up close (4-10 feet away from the car), and while it is parked.

However at a distance, the wheel appears to be a huge blob of silver, almost chrome-like. Also, up close, when driving at speed, I don't quite enjoy the look of the pattern either. So its time to change it up.

My options are:

- Candy Red
- Candy Blue
- Black (not sure of what shade, whether gloss, matte, or maybe even gunmetal)

Any input and advice is welcome. Here are some pics of the wheels on the actual car.

Now what I DONT like: too much silver pattern going on there while spinning.

OPTIONS:

Candy Blue

Candy Red

Black (can't find a Z picture)

Thoughts? Suggestions? Pictures of cars you know?

Waiz · 06-21-2014, 12:35 AM

Gloss black with machined lip

Kayzee · 06-21-2014, 01:11 AM

Got these with the help of a very nice person

MadChemist · 06-21-2014, 05:32 AM

I'd say red would look good. Blue is board-line okay but it will match your exhaust.

Jasonle · 06-21-2014, 06:09 AM

The third picture!

P's_Z · 06-21-2014, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonle

The third picture!

A darker or gunmetal color which ive always liked. If your car was white, i would definitely do blue, but thats just me.

6MT-Z34 · 06-21-2014, 08:27 AM

Black its better but if u have some small red accents I think red would look good

Kayzee · 06-21-2014, 10:23 AM

The car might be wrapped in pear white within a month, so the color needs to work with both black and white... I'm kind of torn between black/gunmetal and red.

OTW Z-Boy · 06-21-2014, 12:53 PM

Darker gunmetal, totally get what you are saying about the color.. Have the same wheels in 19". BTW what offsets are you running on the 20's? +15? And it clears the akebono?

Trips · 06-21-2014, 01:00 PM

Why not add a poll?

6MT-Z34 · 06-21-2014, 01:05 PM

Black/gunmetal for both PW n black

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Kayzee · 06-21-2014, 01:36 PM

Red seems the color of choice by Facebook votes, black/gunmetal by the voice of forums...

Also, the sizing is 10et25 11et15 front back respectively, clears aekebonos by 1 mm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

Why not add a poll?

I forgot to do that when I was making the thread and have no clue how to add it now... Is appreciate the help of an admin

Trips · 06-21-2014, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayzee

Red seems the color of choice by Facebook votes, black/gunmetal by the voice of forums...

Also, the sizing is 10et25 11et15 front back respectively, clears aekebonos by 1 mm

I forgot to do that when I was making the thread and have no clue how to add it now... Is appreciate the help of an admin

Go to (Threads Tools) then (add a poll to this thread)

Boost_lee · 06-21-2014, 02:46 PM

I think black would be nice. Red, if you are going for that kind of look.

Since the Varrstoens are 1 piece, just be sure to choose a reputable shop that can do a good job of masking the lip of your wheel

OTW Z-Boy · 06-21-2014, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayzee

Red seems the color of choice by Facebook votes, black/gunmetal by the voice of forums...

Also, the sizing is 10et25 11et15 front back respectively, clears aekebonos by 1 mm

I forgot to do that when I was making the thread and have no clue how to add it now... Is appreciate the help of an admin

Thank you!
Edit: what tire sizes please

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View Poll Results: what color should i powdercoat the faces?
candy red	9	32.14%
candy blue	5	17.86%
black	14	50.00%
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06-20-2014, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kayzee Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York, NYC Posts: 361 Drives: around Rep Power: 12	Help me chose a color to powdercoat! Hey dudes... While amuse is being slapped on at the shop, I've come to the realization that I really need to powdercoat the spokes on my wheels once the kit is on. The wheels in question are BBS LM style 20", with a 2" lip up front and 4.5" up rear. (10, 11) I've ran the hyperblack (a shade of silver) with polished lip color combo that comes from factory for the whole time I've had the wheel. It looks pretty much like a completely machined silver wheel. This looks awesome up close (4-10 feet away from the car), and while it is parked. However at a distance, the wheel appears to be a huge blob of silver, almost chrome-like. Also, up close, when driving at speed, I don't quite enjoy the look of the pattern either. So its time to change it up. My options are: - Candy Red - Candy Blue - Black (not sure of what shade, whether gloss, matte, or maybe even gunmetal) Any input and advice is welcome. Here are some pics of the wheels on the actual car. Now what I DONT like: too much silver pattern going on there while spinning. OPTIONS: Candy Blue Candy Red Black (can't find a Z picture) Thoughts? Suggestions? Pictures of cars you know? bbs370z likes this. __________________ 2010 Sport, Magnetic Black Top Speed Pro 1 CBE - Swift Spec R - Stillen Splitter - 35% Tint - Tinted tails - 6k HID -ES113 20x10 20x11

06-21-2014, 01:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kayzee Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York, NYC Posts: 361 Drives: around Rep Power: 12	Got these with the help of a very nice person __________________ 2010 Sport, Magnetic Black Top Speed Pro 1 CBE - Swift Spec R - Stillen Splitter - 35% Tint - Tinted tails - 6k HID -ES113 20x10 20x11

06-21-2014, 06:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	The third picture! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

06-21-2014, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kayzee Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York, NYC Posts: 361 Drives: around Rep Power: 12	The car might be wrapped in pear white within a month, so the color needs to work with both black and white... I'm kind of torn between black/gunmetal and red. __________________ 2010 Sport, Magnetic Black Top Speed Pro 1 CBE - Swift Spec R - Stillen Splitter - 35% Tint - Tinted tails - 6k HID -ES113 20x10 20x11

06-21-2014, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Gloss black with machined lip

06-21-2014, 05:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 12	I'd say red would look good. Blue is board-line okay but it will match your exhaust.

06-21-2014, 08:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 15	Black its better but if u have some small red accents I think red would look good

06-21-2014, 12:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 750	Darker gunmetal, totally get what you are saying about the color.. Have the same wheels in 19". BTW what offsets are you running on the 20's? +15? And it clears the akebono? __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek

06-21-2014, 01:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Why not add a poll? OTW Z-Boy and blackcherry20 like this. __________________

06-21-2014, 01:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 15	Black/gunmetal for both PW n black Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

06-21-2014, 02:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I think black would be nice. Red, if you are going for that kind of look. Since the Varrstoens are 1 piece, just be sure to choose a reputable shop that can do a good job of masking the lip of your wheel __________________ My TT Z

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