Regular paint vs. Powdercoat

Brutal 370Z · 08-10-2011, 11:13 AM

Hey guys,

I'm looking into getting my sport calipers painted (most likely red or an orangish red). I found someone to do the job with a high-heat paint with a gloss product to seal/finish it. Would this setup be less durable than doing a powdercoat. If so, then how much? I am planning on keeping the car for only 4 years, so would this setup hold up for that long?

Brutal 370Z · 08-10-2011, 01:04 PM

bump

ChrisSlicks · 08-10-2011, 01:16 PM

A high heat paint should hold up better than powder-coat in terms of discoloration. Unless you track though both will hold up fine.

birdmanx1 · 08-10-2011, 01:19 PM

Paint will look the best when initially done but it will be easier to notice imperfections and scratches on your rims from road debris after a while unless you repeatedly apply new coats of paint.

Powdercoating offers a more durable finish; however, the process tends to be harsh on rims and might affect their durability. The end result will be more or less the same for either option, you just have to balance the pros vs cons.

Brutal 370Z · 08-10-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

Paint will look the best when initially done but it will be easier to notice imperfections and scratches on your rims from road debris after a while unless you repeatedly apply new coats of paint.

Powdercoating offers a more durable finish; however, the process tends to be harsh on rims and might affect their durability. The end result will be more or less the same for either option, you just have to balance the pros vs cons.

rims? talking about calipers bro lol

birdmanx1 · 08-10-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

rims? talking about calipers bro lol

I saw powdercoat/paint and immediately went with rims. In that case, powdercoating would be the best option for the calipers. I would do that over paint

Brutal 370Z · 08-10-2011, 01:33 PM

lol thanks for the input. but if I were to go with the high heat paint with a gloss finish/sealer, would you really be concerned about them not holding up for 4 years?

ChrisSlicks · 08-10-2011, 01:35 PM

The stock finish is paint plus clear, can't imagine why if properly done that you shouldn't get similar results.

HKYStormFront · 08-10-2011, 01:36 PM

personally i'd get them powdercoated. mike (thepowdercoater.com) on this forum does a great job of it for cheap

daisuke149 · 08-10-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

personally i'd get them powdercoated. mike (thepowdercoater.com) on this forum does a great job of it for cheap

Group buy, Sport Caliper Powdercoating

lemme fix that for you.

HKYStormFront · 08-10-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

lemme fix that for you.

winning!

Brutal 370Z · 08-10-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The stock finish is paint plus clear, can't imagine why if properly done that you shouldn't get similar results.

Oh really?!! I didn't know that, I thought they were powdercoated. That's good to know....worries are all gone. Thanks for the info. I was leaning more towards high heat paint and clear coat simply because powdercoaters are very scarce here. I found a place that actually does this and then applies any custom decal to the calipers once painted. Takes them two days to do the whole job.

Brutal 370Z · 08-10-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

lemme fix that for you.

I would but I don't want to go through the hassle of sending my calipers out, especially since this is a daily driver for me.

daisuke149 · 08-10-2011, 01:59 PM

Mike i believe has a core exchange program, but I think there is a wait. Not sure on that one 100% though.

birdmanx1 · 08-10-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

I would but I don't want to go through the hassle of sending my calipers out, especially since this is a daily driver for me.

Hmm... then you might have to go with the high density paint as Chris noted above. Just be aware that you might need to paint it every so often during the course of the 4 year interval.

08-10-2011, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	Regular paint vs. Powdercoat Hey guys, I'm looking into getting my sport calipers painted (most likely red or an orangish red). I found someone to do the job with a high-heat paint with a gloss product to seal/finish it. Would this setup be less durable than doing a powdercoat. If so, then how much? I am planning on keeping the car for only 4 years, so would this setup hold up for that long? __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

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Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	bump __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	A high heat paint should hold up better than powder-coat in terms of discoloration. Unless you track though both will hold up fine. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	Paint will look the best when initially done but it will be easier to notice imperfections and scratches on your rims from road debris after a while unless you repeatedly apply new coats of paint. Powdercoating offers a more durable finish; however, the process tends to be harsh on rims and might affect their durability. The end result will be more or less the same for either option, you just have to balance the pros vs cons. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

08-10-2011, 01:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	lol thanks for the input. but if I were to go with the high heat paint with a gloss finish/sealer, would you really be concerned about them not holding up for 4 years? __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

08-10-2011, 01:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The stock finish is paint plus clear, can't imagine why if properly done that you shouldn't get similar results. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-10-2011, 01:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	personally i'd get them powdercoated. mike (thepowdercoater.com) on this forum does a great job of it for cheap __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	Mike i believe has a core exchange program, but I think there is a wait. Not sure on that one 100% though.

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