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Annoying Eric · 10-19-2002, 01:58 PM

I wasn't sure where i should post this, but anyway. Does anyone have pics of the stock alloy 240 rims powder coated black.. I'm thinking of picking up a cheap pair and getting them done in black..

How much is powder coating and does anyone know where i can get it down in NY, around the 5 boros area.

uiuc240 · 10-19-2002, 02:26 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Annoying Eric @ Oct. 19 2002,2:58)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I wasn't sure where i should post this, but anyway. Does anyone have pics of the stock alloy 240 rims powder coated black.. I'm thinking of picking up a cheap pair and getting them done in black..

How much is powder coating and does anyone know where i can get it down in NY, around the 5 boros area.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
You'll spend about as much on the powdercoating as you will on the wheels (~$200).  I've been debating this stuff myself.  I'd recommend just saving the money and paint them yourself on a weekend.  Just clean them up real good, prime them, paint them, and clearcoat them.  Some paints let you skip the primer...get that if you can (self-etching).

Anyway, that's my thoughts.

Eric

SimpleS14 · 10-19-2002, 09:29 PM

I plan on cleaning my rims with simple green and spray painting them with engine enamel......once I get my car back. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Here is a pic of someone who has done the same thing:

My240sx · 08-16-2003, 06:39 PM

damn that looks sick in the gunmetal grey look. I would love to do that to my car does anyone have any instructions on how to do that the easiest/cheapest way....Thanks

SimpleS14 · 08-16-2003, 07:32 PM

this thread is so OLD

anyways...I can slightly remember what that owner did...

-Clean rims

-Mask tires (with painter's tape)

-Use 'Cast Finsh' engine enamel for a base/primer...use light coats (around 5)

-Use light coats of BLACK wheel paint or BBQ paint

I never got around to doing mine

....damn woman

Powashiftin · 08-16-2003, 10:42 PM

I just painted my Z32 TT wheels with Duplicolor wheel paint- check out this site..
http://www.houston-imports.com/tech/...ims/index.html

russian · 08-16-2003, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Powashiftin
I just painted my Z32 TT wheels with Duplicolor wheel paint- check out this site..
http://www.houston-imports.com/tech/...ims/index.html

very nice write up dawg! ill give it a shot

Powashiftin · 08-16-2003, 11:56 PM

yup it is.. I didnt write it though

- but use VERY LIGHT COATS... and get some clearcoat too... the silver bottles of the duplicolor wheel coating is what i used.. its got like mettallic stuff in it.. looks awesome.. get two cans of that then two cans of the clearcoat (should be right next to it at the parts store..) GOODLUCK!

10-19-2002, 02:26 PM	#2
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Annoying Eric @ Oct. 19 2002,2:58)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I wasn't sure where i should post this, but anyway. Does anyone have pics of the stock alloy 240 rims powder coated black.. I'm thinking of picking up a cheap pair and getting them done in black.. How much is powder coating and does anyone know where i can get it down in NY, around the 5 boros area.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> You'll spend about as much on the powdercoating as you will on the wheels (~$200).  I've been debating this stuff myself.  I'd recommend just saving the money and paint them yourself on a weekend.  Just clean them up real good, prime them, paint them, and clearcoat them.  Some paints let you skip the primer...get that if you can (self-etching). Anyway, that's my thoughts. Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

10-19-2002, 09:29 PM	#3
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I plan on cleaning my rims with simple green and spray painting them with engine enamel......once I get my car back. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Here is a pic of someone who has done the same thing: __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

08-16-2003, 06:39 PM	#4
My240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 34 Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	powder coating damn that looks sick in the gunmetal grey look. I would love to do that to my car does anyone have any instructions on how to do that the easiest/cheapest way....Thanks

08-16-2003, 07:32 PM	#5
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this thread is so OLD anyways...I can slightly remember what that owner did... -Clean rims -Mask tires (with painter's tape) -Use 'Cast Finsh' engine enamel for a base/primer...use light coats (around 5) -Use light coats of BLACK wheel paint or BBQ paint I never got around to doing mine ....damn woman __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

08-16-2003, 10:42 PM	#6
Powashiftin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just painted my Z32 TT wheels with Duplicolor wheel paint- check out this site.. http://www.houston-imports.com/tech/...ims/index.html __________________ http://www.tempusband.com

10-19-2002, 01:58 PM	#1
Annoying Eric Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC / Indiana Age: 39 Posts: 831 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Annoying Eric Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I wasn't sure where i should post this, but anyway. Does anyone have pics of the stock alloy 240 rims powder coated black.. I'm thinking of picking up a cheap pair and getting them done in black.. How much is powder coating and does anyone know where i can get it down in NY, around the 5 boros area.

08-16-2003, 11:56 PM	#8
Powashiftin Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yup it is.. I didnt write it though - but use VERY LIGHT COATS... and get some clearcoat too... the silver bottles of the duplicolor wheel coating is what i used.. its got like mettallic stuff in it.. looks awesome.. get two cans of that then two cans of the clearcoat (should be right next to it at the parts store..) GOODLUCK! __________________ http://www.tempusband.com