Strut / Brace (under the hood) and Painting Thereof

ZPirate · 08-27-2010, 10:26 PM

Awesome! Thanks.

I'm think about getting some wheels powdercoated black and I'm trying to decide between flat black and semi gloss. Of course the paint on Volk wheels is probably better than most powdercoats. I have a set of Formula Silver G2s so I know that first hand.

2theextreme · 08-27-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

Awesome! Thanks.

I'm think about getting some wheels powdercoated black and I'm trying to decide between flat black and semi gloss. Of course the paint on Volk wheels is probably better than most powdercoats. I have a set of Formula Silver G2s so I know that first hand.

Yeah, I've had the TE37's since late Spring last year and they still look great! I've curbed one of them but very lightly (thankfully!) and the body shop was actually able to repair it so it's practically unnoticable now. They are some great wheels!

ZPirate · 08-27-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Yeah, I've had the TE37's since late Spring last year and they still look great! I've curbed one of them but very lightly (thankfully!) and the body shop was actually able to repair it so it's practically unnoticable now. They are some great wheels!

Yep the Volks are awesome wheels!

daisuke149 · 08-28-2010, 12:32 AM

mike has powdercoated the strut bars. hes done mine and z1804's

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Slynky · 09-22-2010, 07:38 PM

Was looking at the engine bay today and noticed (after I decided on red, the same color as my body) that the red on the inside of the engine bay is a different shade (like, flat red). Wonder what that would look like having gloss red on the strut.

Is the blue Z the same? Kind of a flat blue on the inside? (hard to tell from the pics)

Mike · 09-22-2010, 08:49 PM

OK, regarding the earlier comments about heat, calipers and underhood.

The powdercoat can handle the underhood heat 100% with no problems at all.

On brake calipers, under normal street driving and even some light track use, they also hold up just fine. The problem comes with heavy use, like boiling brake fluid type use. WHen the calipers get really hot, the powdercoat gets soft, but it rehardens and that isn't a problem at all. The problem comes when brake dust embeds itself in the softened powder. Thats what discolors and dulls them, but the integrity of the coating itself still holds up.

maggotcorps · 05-16-2015, 11:59 AM

I swear I always find ancient threads that I want to comment on smh.

Anyways, I am currently in the process of painting my strut & a few other things under the hood. I found this site where you can match the exact color code of the Z's. It seems like a pretty simple DIY, and a hell of a lot cheaper than having powder-coating done.

Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup

cooltoy · 05-16-2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by maggotcorps

I swear I always find ancient threads that I want to comment on smh.

Push370zzz · 05-16-2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by maggotcorps

I swear I always find ancient threads that I want to comment on smh.

Anyways, I am currently in the process of painting my strut & a few other things under the hood. I found this site where you can match the exact color code of the Z's. It seems like a pretty simple DIY, and a hell of a lot cheaper than having powder-coating done.

Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup

You are honestly the worst

maggotcorps · 05-17-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Push370zzz

You are honestly the worst

You must really be a sad & pathetic person to get off on trolling a car forum....smh

kenchan · 05-17-2015, 03:30 PM

there are many sites out there that can mix factory paints... why u had to bring back an old thread from the dead, not sure.

but better than making a new thread!

MyZ4U2C · 05-17-2015, 03:40 PM

Half the time the only threads we see are the sponsers spamming a ton of parts that most of the time wont even post the prices of, to me a old thread is better than the constant part sellers who want a pm for a price...

maggotcorps · 05-17-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

there are many sites out there that can mix factory paints... why u had to bring back an old thread from the dead, not sure.

but better than making a new thread!

I understand there are plenty of places/sites to get mixed paint from, I was just putting where I had found the easiest way of doing it. IMO I would rather see an old thread answered than just have a horde of open ending conversations that don't get us anywhere

08-27-2010, 10:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 17	Awesome! Thanks. I'm think about getting some wheels powdercoated black and I'm trying to decide between flat black and semi gloss. Of course the paint on Volk wheels is probably better than most powdercoats. I have a set of Formula Silver G2s so I know that first hand. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

08-28-2010, 12:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	mike has powdercoated the strut bars. hes done mine and z1804's 370z Meet @ Z1 Motorsports - 7/24/10 Last edited by daisuke149; 08-28-2010 at 12:35 AM.

09-22-2010, 07:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 17	Was looking at the engine bay today and noticed (after I decided on red, the same color as my body) that the red on the inside of the engine bay is a different shade (like, flat red). Wonder what that would look like having gloss red on the strut. Is the blue Z the same? Kind of a flat blue on the inside? (hard to tell from the pics) __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

09-22-2010, 08:49 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	OK, regarding the earlier comments about heat, calipers and underhood. The powdercoat can handle the underhood heat 100% with no problems at all. On brake calipers, under normal street driving and even some light track use, they also hold up just fine. The problem comes with heavy use, like boiling brake fluid type use. WHen the calipers get really hot, the powdercoat gets soft, but it rehardens and that isn't a problem at all. The problem comes when brake dust embeds itself in the softened powder. Thats what discolors and dulls them, but the integrity of the coating itself still holds up. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-16-2015, 11:59 AM	#22 (permalink)
maggotcorps Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 85 Drives: 11 370z MB AT Rep Power: 11	I swear I always find ancient threads that I want to comment on smh. Anyways, I am currently in the process of painting my strut & a few other things under the hood. I found this site where you can match the exact color code of the Z's. It seems like a pretty simple DIY, and a hell of a lot cheaper than having powder-coating done. Touch Up Paint and Accessories \| AutomotiveTouchup AntiVenom likes this. __________________ 2011 MB 370z Touring w/Sport F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" res. Exhaust // F.I. Long Tube Headers // K&N Drop-in // Z1 Silicone Post-MAF Intake Hose

05-17-2015, 03:30 PM	#26 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	there are many sites out there that can mix factory paints... why u had to bring back an old thread from the dead, not sure. but better than making a new thread!

05-17-2015, 03:40 PM	#27 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	Half the time the only threads we see are the sponsers spamming a ton of parts that most of the time wont even post the prices of, to me a old thread is better than the constant part sellers who want a pm for a price... maggotcorps likes this. __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

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