19" Stock Rays wheels powdercoat project

Dee@Amplified · 06-27-2009, 04:33 AM

Definitely put up picks with them installed on the car i want to see how it turns out, its definitely a unique look! Props on trying a new look, who knows maybe it will be a new trend!

Mike · 06-27-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Phimosis

You might want to sand the powder off of the back side of the wheel where it meets the hub before mounting, otherwise it will be a bit*h to get the wheels off next time, as the powder will melt a little and they will be stuck on.

OMGWTFBBQ · 06-27-2009, 12:09 PM

^ Good call. I never even thought about that when I was browsing through the pictures.

CrownR426 · 06-27-2009, 04:08 PM

I want to see them so bad!

m4a1mustang · 06-27-2009, 07:01 PM

I'm doing just a simple solid red lip on mine. I was messing around in PS earlier today to see how Phimosis' idea would look on mine, so I did the rear wheel.

I think it's cool but I am still going with the simpler red lip, but I think his setup will have the potential to look really cool.

Phimosis · 06-27-2009, 07:57 PM

Hey, thanks for the photochop on that. +1 rep for you!

That is a bit much. Hmm. Wasn't really trying to pimp it out. Maybe I could get the theme to match up if I put a salt water fish tank in the hatch, or make the rear license plate flip down to reveal an LCD TV and have rap videos to match what I'm playing on my system......

Lol. Anyways, I'm committed to the project now. I'll set it up, ride it like that for a while and if it bugs me, I'll strip them again and redo them with just the lip. If they crack because I've ran them through the powdercoat oven too many times, I'll get new wheels. Chances are I'll end up spending less than getting a set of high end wheels from the outset.

Either way, I'll keep you guys posted so others can learn from my mistakes or succes.

nogoodname · 06-27-2009, 08:00 PM

best is LCD's behind the headrest so ppl driving behind you can watch also

i think it will not be too much on a black Z like urs...the pic is of a red Z..so...too much red already in the pic

m4a1mustang · 06-27-2009, 08:33 PM

VERY crude ps to give you an idea of it on black...

nogoodname · 06-27-2009, 08:35 PM

^^ good photoshop !! on the red to black

doesnt look bad...it looks bold

m4a1mustang · 06-27-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

^^ good photoshop !! on the red to black

doesnt look bad...it looks bold

Thanks.

The door handles absolutely need to be painted black, though. They stick out like a sore thumb with the black wheels.

nogoodname · 06-27-2009, 08:42 PM

^^ very true indeed...needs to be blacked out...no red there..lol

zZSportZz · 06-27-2009, 11:29 PM

Must see piiiiiiiiiiics...been thinking about doing this...(minus the red pin striping - thinking of a silver or white pinstripe).

m4a1mustang · 06-27-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

Must see piiiiiiiiiiics...been thinking about doing this...(minus the red pin striping - thinking of a silver or white pinstripe).

hehe

Again, very crude. This would be stock silver with black.

zZSportZz · 06-27-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

hehe

Again, very crude. This would be stock silver with black.

Wow, thanks +rep...

I think I like the front better....black with just a pinstripe around the edge. Looks pretty sweet IMO.

fly yellow · 06-28-2009, 12:32 AM

I like the black powder coat and the stripe around the lip. I might have to consider doing that with a yellow stripe. I already have a couple dings around the lip of my rims, can those be fixed?

06-27-2009, 12:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
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CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	I want to see them so bad! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

06-27-2009, 07:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
Phimosis Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oildale, CA Posts: 412 Drives: 2013 911 4S Rep Power: 416	Hey, thanks for the photochop on that. +1 rep for you! That is a bit much. Hmm. Wasn't really trying to pimp it out. Maybe I could get the theme to match up if I put a salt water fish tank in the hatch, or make the rear license plate flip down to reveal an LCD TV and have rap videos to match what I'm playing on my system...... Lol. Anyways, I'm committed to the project now. I'll set it up, ride it like that for a while and if it bugs me, I'll strip them again and redo them with just the lip. If they crack because I've ran them through the powdercoat oven too many times, I'll get new wheels. Chances are I'll end up spending less than getting a set of high end wheels from the outset. Either way, I'll keep you guys posted so others can learn from my mistakes or succes. Last edited by Phimosis; 06-27-2009 at 08:05 PM.

06-28-2009, 12:32 AM	#30 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I like the black powder coat and the stripe around the lip. I might have to consider doing that with a yellow stripe. I already have a couple dings around the lip of my rims, can those be fixed? __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

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06-27-2009, 04:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dee@Amplified Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 118 Drives: MB Base 6MT w/Sport Rep Power: 0	Definitely put up picks with them installed on the car i want to see how it turns out, its definitely a unique look! Props on trying a new look, who knows maybe it will be a new trend!

06-27-2009, 08:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	best is LCD's behind the headrest so ppl driving behind you can watch also i think it will not be too much on a black Z like urs...the pic is of a red Z..so...too much red already in the pic

06-27-2009, 08:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ good photoshop !! on the red to black doesnt look bad...it looks bold

06-27-2009, 08:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ very true indeed...needs to be blacked out...no red there..lol

06-27-2009, 11:29 PM	#27 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	Must see piiiiiiiiiiics...been thinking about doing this...(minus the red pin striping - thinking of a silver or white pinstripe).