Powder Coat Sport Rims on a Blue 370

Zeester · 12-21-2009, 03:57 AM

Isnt it a bad idea to powedercoat forged wheels ? I remember reading something about how powdercoating them makes the metal weaker due to the heat that they use to bake the paint.

Nikon FM · 12-21-2009, 09:06 PM

I have 2 sets of sport wheels. I powder coated one set gloss black and the other gloss white. No pin striping due to quality issues with the powder coater's process..(he didn't like the idea due to his PC tape not being flexible enough). I put Toyo's R888s on the white set for track days and Hankooks on the black set for daily use. I put the track set on and wow I like the white wheels with the black car. As soon as I get the car back form the shop I'll post pics of the track setup.

corner3garage · 12-21-2009, 09:21 PM

i think it looks good black but, without the blue around the lip

Spec Jay · 12-22-2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

I have 2 sets of sport wheels. I powder coated one set gloss black and the other gloss white. No pin striping due to quality issues with the powder coater's process..(he didn't like the idea due to his PC tape not being flexible enough). I put Toyo's R888s on the white set for track days and Hankooks on the black set for daily use. I put the track set on and wow I like the white wheels with the black car. As soon as I get the car back form the shop I'll post pics of the track setup.

wanna let me test fit the white ones? i wanna see how it looks like haha

Nikon FM · 12-23-2009, 04:01 PM

They sure drive nice

Spec Jay · 12-23-2009, 04:27 PM

i bet haha. last time i drove on hoosier r-compounds i walked outta my friends suby with bruises on my side

hugopa7 · 09-29-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by westpak@HPLogic

Stock rims can look great, this not a 370Z or blue LOL but it gives you an idea, we did this with my son's 350Z, they are powdercoated glossy black with a red pinstripe

Where did u bought those rims? How much were they?

ClemsonWill · 09-29-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

With a black base coat

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Originally Posted by Cru3l

This thread is amazing. +111

I have a brilliant silver 370Z, and would like to see the image below with all black rims with accents of silver. Please photoshop the rim black, then acccent the silver in.

Both of these look great. Go for it!

jtgarza3 · 09-29-2010, 05:35 PM

thispecialk · 10-02-2010, 01:44 AM

can u show me that pg with light gold rims all around and also another pic with the star looking thing in gold and black matte or gloss

thispecialk · 10-02-2010, 01:58 AM

or can u do these rims on the pg 370

mistermoe · 10-26-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Ok... I got a short break here at work and threw this together. The color isnt perfect but its close enough to give you an idea.

would it be possible to photoshop the same color scheme on the 370z stock rims(non sport model).. I'm thinking of doing it with the stock ones but not sure if it will look as good.

cheers!

marcussoori · 10-27-2010, 01:59 PM

could you do the same as the above pic with this one, just with blacked out taillights and red half-spokes? Also, another with blacked-out taillights and yellow calipers?

Thanks!

marcussoori · 10-27-2010, 02:04 PM

And also with stock color rims and door handles, blacked-out taillights/headlights, and yellow calipers?

ThoriumHotdog · 10-27-2010, 04:57 PM

I missed a spot.

I prefer the second but I imagine that would be easier to paint than powdercoat.

12-21-2009, 09:06 PM	#62 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Pictures coming soon I have 2 sets of sport wheels. I powder coated one set gloss black and the other gloss white. No pin striping due to quality issues with the powder coater's process..(he didn't like the idea due to his PC tape not being flexible enough). I put Toyo's R888s on the white set for track days and Hankooks on the black set for daily use. I put the track set on and wow I like the white wheels with the black car. As soon as I get the car back form the shop I'll post pics of the track setup. __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

12-21-2009, 09:21 PM	#63 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	i think it looks good black but, without the blue around the lip __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

12-23-2009, 04:01 PM	#65 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	They sure drive nice __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

12-23-2009, 04:27 PM	#66 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 19	i bet haha. last time i drove on hoosier r-compounds i walked outta my friends suby with bruises on my side __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

10-27-2010, 02:04 PM	#74 (permalink)
marcussoori Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 468 Drives: 09 370Z Red AT Sport Rep Power: 16	And also with stock color rims and door handles, blacked-out taillights/headlights, and yellow calipers? __________________ Stillen CBE & G3 LTIs, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, H&R 15/20mm spacers, CiNcity headlights, yellow OEM strut brace, Password: JDM CF engine bay parts, EVO-R CF front bumper parts, CF "Z" badge, VIS CF hood, Fujimura CF "diffuser", Show-N-Go plate frame, Katzkin red interior, interior CF, Pioneer BT-90 full system, Viper SmartStart

12-21-2009, 03:57 AM	#61 (permalink)
Zeester Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 118 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Isnt it a bad idea to powedercoat forged wheels ? I remember reading something about how powdercoating them makes the metal weaker due to the heat that they use to bake the paint.

09-29-2010, 05:35 PM	#69 (permalink)
jtgarza3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15

10-02-2010, 01:44 AM	#70 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	can u show me that pg with light gold rims all around and also another pic with the star looking thing in gold and black matte or gloss

10-27-2010, 04:57 PM	#75 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	I missed a spot. I prefer the second but I imagine that would be easier to paint than powdercoat. Last edited by ThoriumHotdog; 10-27-2010 at 05:06 PM.

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