The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) III

gurneyeagle · 01-14-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

I love these two shots.. I used them a lot in my photoshops

The 18's look great.

m. pint, I would strongly suggest you have your wheels painted the blue color you like, and continue to save for your new wheels. The suggestion of picking up a set of Sport or Nismo wheels is an excellent idea.

You can easily get a set of Sport wheels with tires for $1,000. Again, patience is a virtue. Be smart and you will be happier in the long run.

Pintsize725 · 01-14-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Dear Ms. Pint,

[DISCUSSION]Blaze Blue Plasti-dip.[/DISCUSSION]

Sincerely,

Your Friendly, Neighborhood, Z Mod Install Helper

Needs to be darker! And I no longer want just blue.

gurneyeagle · 01-14-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Dear Ms. Pint,

[DISCUSSION]Blaze Blue Plasti-dip.[/DISCUSSION]

Sincerely,

Your Friendly, Neighborhood, Z Mod Install Helper

Use this instead:

Dupli-Color :: Metalcast

Nismo89 · 01-14-2013, 07:47 PM

alcheng · 01-14-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

and yours... how come you live in the wrong country

mine would have been the first birthday on there (Feb 5), but I guess I understand... after all, I didn't have a Z featured in the calendar... of course, I didn't submit a photo either

maybe next year

We don't have enough people to mess-up the Z community in Canada, you know, only Mr.GaleForce and me is not enough...

And Mr.GaleForce being sucked into the blowjob thing recently isn't helping too...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMan8

all

I'm home from work. days was busy

How is everyone?

ZMan. Grab and beer and

it helps...!

Pintsize725 · 01-14-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Use this instead:

Dupli-Color :: Metalcast

blackcherry20 · 01-14-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

We don't have enough people to mess-up the Z community in Canada, you know, only Mr.GaleForce and me is not enough...

And Mr.GaleForce being sucked into the blowjob thing recently isn't helping too...

ZMan. Grab and beer and

it helps...!

JARblue · 01-14-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

You really need to see the colors together, especially KAV in the daylight. As 40th owners can attest to (mr. onzedge), the color takes on different qualities depending on the light. That's why I think it makes such a great wheel color.

Apologies for coming off a little strong with the two tone comment. My only point is that it's a lot harder to reverse a painting decision. I'm just not sure the fang area would look good in any color other than flat black. I've seen them painted both silver and white and didn't care for it. Sometimes you can go a little too far in the strive to be unique/different.

But that's just me, and I certainly have no exclusive on color choice. For all the nice compliments received today, I'm sure there are a number of folks who think it looks like a clown car.

If you take your time with the prep, there is no reason not to paint your wheels yourself. Mine had two different coats of paint on them, and needed to be fully stripped, that's why I had R&S Solutions here in Houston do the work. They are fantastic to work with.

I really appreciate your input. It is concise, clearly thought out, and well explained. First, I completely understand your two-tone comment. I am concerned the light reflecting off the KAV and KAD colors next to each other might produce some strange and undesirable interactions. Here are my thoughts after all the comments so far:

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blackcherry20 · 01-14-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Use this instead:

Dupli-Color :: Metalcast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

you should def look into that-very cool

JARblue · 01-14-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

We don't have enough people to mess-up the Z community in Canada, you know, only Mr.GaleForce and me is not enough...

And Mr.GaleForce being sucked into the blowjob thing recently isn't helping too...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Maybe I should do my wheels orange

(burnt orange would be ideal

)

Is the blue dark enough for you? I think it would look great

Pintsize725 · 01-14-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Maybe I should do my wheels orange

(burnt orange would be ideal

)

Is the blue dark enough for you? I think it would look great

It is but I don't know how to paint anything unless it's paper.

gurneyeagle · 01-14-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

The beauty of the Metalcast is that you get a candy color effect and don't have to sand the wheels. The adhesion promoter is the key.

I'm going to paint the "Z" side marker light either all Smoke or the outer ring in Smoke and the Z in red.

gurneyeagle · 01-14-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I really appreciate your input. It is concise, clearly thought out, and well explained. First, I completely understand your two-tone comment. I am concerned the light reflecting off the KAV and KAD colors next to each other might produce some strange and undesirable interactions. Here are my thoughts after all the comments so far:

( Click to show/hide )

I like it.

LunaZ · 01-14-2013, 08:12 PM

Eating routine as we speak.

JARblue · 01-14-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

It is but I don't know how to paint anything unless it's paper.

That's why you have your friendly, neighborhood, Z mod install helper

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The beauty of the Metalcast is that you get a candy color effect and don't have to sand the wheels. The adhesion promoter is the key.

I'm going to paint the "Z" side marker light either all Smoke or the outer ring in Smoke and the Z in red.

I like the idea of the Z being red to match your calipers

Have you ever used or seen used the Duplicolor Shadow product?

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