DIY Rim Paint

Panda Grahams · 06-28-2011, 08:44 PM

I want to do this, just don't know how it would look on red... Contemplating blacking out the head/tail lights as well. Worried about it chipping off too. I just wouldn't want to put all this time and effort into painting rims just to have the paint chip and look awful.

ZeeingAround · 06-28-2011, 09:16 PM

Same here. My pontiac rims were a chore. A pro painter close by is going to do mine if he keeps a tight schedule. REP for you and the pictures + Prep work. Keep going!

864Zbeast · 07-02-2011, 01:15 AM

How long does something like this last?

Maila87 · 08-03-2011, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travnflorida

guess noone likes my car

Actually love it!
But what about prepping. Have you sanded both sides of wheels and painted them from inner side?

Want to do it in white or titanium gray.

urdeliveryguy · 11-05-2011, 05:32 PM

useing index cards isn't a bad idea.. i just sprayed my winter set white.. took forever to mask off the tires with newspaper. but i also sprayed the inside, it looks more complete. i couldn't get my girl to go near my wheels... she's jealous of the z. but i did talk her into painted my center caps lol. alil arts n crafts time

gurneyeagle · 12-18-2011, 04:36 PM

trav - how are the rims holding-up?

travnflorida · 12-31-2011, 06:49 AM

i havent drove the Z in six months because im deployed but.. they were still in great condition when i left no chips cracks, still lok as good as they did the 1st day..if youtake your time and follow my steps you shouldnt have any problems

RoadZter · 12-31-2011, 11:40 AM

I came across this place on ebay that does a swap for "PVD Chrome" It almost looks black when they do it. Anyone familiar with that? I wonder how durable it is?

MrZ · 01-04-2012, 07:32 PM

Those came out good I am goona use you diy to do mine. How did you keep the center cap clean did you pop those out or just tape over them?

CC_370z · 01-04-2012, 08:21 PM

Do you paint behind/inside the rim also? I'm just curious =o)

craig1391sf · 01-23-2012, 01:34 AM

I've thought about doing this myself but have been too nervous. Lol. Looks great man!

370ZLady · 07-22-2012, 10:20 AM

thankyou lord jesus i found this thread ;d even tho im a couple years too late lmao x.x I was thinking of doing this to my z but i really wanted to see a black on black b4 i do it. I only came across blues, and other color o_O thankyou so much for the post. wish you had more pics

Wabby 370z · 08-02-2012, 05:03 PM

looks good. Now paint those door handles black

06-28-2011, 09:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Same here. My pontiac rims were a chore. A pro painter close by is going to do mine if he keeps a tight schedule. REP for you and the pictures + Prep work. Keep going! __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

12-18-2011, 04:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	trav - how are the rims holding-up? __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

12-31-2011, 11:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
RoadZter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny South Texas! Posts: 228 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	I came across this place on ebay that does a swap for "PVD Chrome" It almost looks black when they do it. Anyone familiar with that? I wonder how durable it is? __________________ 2008 Nissan Titan Crew, 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster 2011 Mercedes GL 450 "Guess who drives the Nissans?"

01-04-2012, 08:21 PM	#25 (permalink)
CC_370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 250 Drives: Corvette, CBR1000RR Rep Power: 14	Do you paint behind/inside the rim also? I'm just curious =o) __________________ Mods: Redline Synthetic Motor oil (5W30) - K&N Oil Filter HP - K&N Drop-Ins - Lumar CTX Tints - F.I. HFC - F.I. TDX CBE SS /w 18" Resonated.

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06-28-2011, 08:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
Panda Grahams Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 19 Drives: '09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I want to do this, just don't know how it would look on red... Contemplating blacking out the head/tail lights as well. Worried about it chipping off too. I just wouldn't want to put all this time and effort into painting rims just to have the paint chip and look awful.

07-02-2011, 01:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
864Zbeast Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Walhalla/Clemson, SC Posts: 874 Drives: 09 BS 370z Rep Power: 15	How long does something like this last?

11-05-2011, 05:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
urdeliveryguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: philadelphia / delco Posts: 278 Drives: 09' touring 6sp Rep Power: 14	useing index cards isn't a bad idea.. i just sprayed my winter set white.. took forever to mask off the tires with newspaper. but i also sprayed the inside, it looks more complete. i couldn't get my girl to go near my wheels... she's jealous of the z. but i did talk her into painted my center caps lol. alil arts n crafts time

12-31-2011, 06:49 AM	#22 (permalink)
travnflorida Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z cou Rep Power: 14	i havent drove the Z in six months because im deployed but.. they were still in great condition when i left no chips cracks, still lok as good as they did the 1st day..if youtake your time and follow my steps you shouldnt have any problems

01-04-2012, 07:32 PM	#24 (permalink)
MrZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jacksonville Nc Posts: 107 Drives: 09 370ZTouring CY AT Rep Power: 13	Those came out good I am goona use you diy to do mine. How did you keep the center cap clean did you pop those out or just tape over them?

01-23-2012, 01:34 AM	#26 (permalink)
craig1391sf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z Rep Power: 15	I've thought about doing this myself but have been too nervous. Lol. Looks great man!

07-22-2012, 10:20 AM	#27 (permalink)
370ZLady Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 16 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	thankyou lord jesus i found this thread ;d even tho im a couple years too late lmao x.x I was thinking of doing this to my z but i really wanted to see a black on black b4 i do it. I only came across blues, and other color o_O thankyou so much for the post. wish you had more pics

08-02-2012, 05:03 PM	#28 (permalink)
Wabby 370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 24 Drives: 2009 Z34 Rep Power: 14	looks good. Now paint those door handles black