OEM Wheel Modification Thread
I love this damn thread has anyone else been doing anything like this lately. It looks like a decent project till the weather turns in another month!!!
Has anyone done a set of wagon wheels like the one above in a flat black??
Would love to see how it owuld look on a Silverstone plus or minus the red stripe!!!!
THANX
Has anyone done a set of wagon wheels like the one above in a flat black??
Would love to see how it owuld look on a Silverstone plus or minus the red stripe!!!!
THANX
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Originally Posted by Slick 6MT
I may as well give all of you the breakdown on my powdercoated wheels since I've already received a few PMs asking about them.
It cost $75 per wheel at the place I use (A1 Chrome in Newington, CT). These guys are the best as far as customer service and they do excellent work at a reasonable rate. Give Claudio a shout if you're interested (860.666.4593) and tell him that Anthony with the gunmetal G35 wheels sent you. This price included included a full sandblasting, two coats of metallic powder (color) and a clearcoat on top. I did have some curb rash and Claudio fixed it and you would never be able to tell where it was screwed up. He welded it then sanded it down for VERY cheap. These guys are awesome!!
It cost $75 per wheel at the place I use (A1 Chrome in Newington, CT). These guys are the best as far as customer service and they do excellent work at a reasonable rate. Give Claudio a shout if you're interested (860.666.4593) and tell him that Anthony with the gunmetal G35 wheels sent you. This price included included a full sandblasting, two coats of metallic powder (color) and a clearcoat on top. I did have some curb rash and Claudio fixed it and you would never be able to tell where it was screwed up. He welded it then sanded it down for VERY cheap. These guys are awesome!!
so did anyone else do their rims there? hows the long term durability of their work?
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Originally Posted by striker27
I would love to know that as well!!!!!!!
Most here seem to be of the opinion powder coat is more durable. I would just love to know what my wheels would look like before I get it done.
Most here seem to be of the opinion powder coat is more durable. I would just love to know what my wheels would look like before I get it done.
I have the 2003 18 inch touring wheels. They are the 6 spokes that look like wagon wheels they are grey in colour. I started a thread in the photo shop section with a pic of them on a car to see if anyone would photoshop them black a semi or gloss to see what they would look like. Heck I would love to see it with the red stripe on the lip too!!!
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Originally Posted by striker27
I have the 2003 18 inch touring wheels. They are the 6 spokes that look like wagon wheels they are grey in colour. I started a thread in the photo shop section with a pic of them on a car to see if anyone would photoshop them black a semi or gloss to see what they would look like. Heck I would love to see it with the red stripe on the lip too!!!
Unfortunately I suck at PS so I'll leave that to the pros.... I'm not sure what you're referin to when you say "wagon" wheels... Am I missing something? Anywho... Just take the plunge and use them for winter wheel and get a different set of wheels for summer...
I love this thread
Just wondering, for those who have modified the 03-05 Rays 18' rims, what spacers did you decide to run? 20/25, 15/20?
Also, forgive my noob question, but for powdercoating can one only powdercoat the entire rim? I want to have the spokes painted gloss black, but I want a blue colour matched pinstripe (think Time attacks but blue). Is this only possible through painting?
Just wondering, for those who have modified the 03-05 Rays 18' rims, what spacers did you decide to run? 20/25, 15/20?
Also, forgive my noob question, but for powdercoating can one only powdercoat the entire rim? I want to have the spokes painted gloss black, but I want a blue colour matched pinstripe (think Time attacks but blue). Is this only possible through painting?
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Originally Posted by SiNzz
I love this thread
Just wondering, for those who have modified the 03-05 Rays 18' rims, what spacers did you decide to run? 20/25, 15/20?
Also, forgive my noob question, but for powdercoating can one only powdercoat the entire rim? I want to have the spokes painted gloss black, but I want a blue colour matched pinstripe (think Time attacks but blue). Is this only possible through painting?
Just wondering, for those who have modified the 03-05 Rays 18' rims, what spacers did you decide to run? 20/25, 15/20?
Also, forgive my noob question, but for powdercoating can one only powdercoat the entire rim? I want to have the spokes painted gloss black, but I want a blue colour matched pinstripe (think Time attacks but blue). Is this only possible through painting?
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i mean Z32 With 350
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Turned out awesome on the 300!!! I can't stand it... Getting my wheels back tomorrow or the next day and going to be getting my spacers on this weekend... I'll post pics of the wheels before I put them on..
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wow, those black wheels look sick when they are on silver. thats why i'm torn b/c i have a red max, and i'm thinking should i paint them black or even do a red lip. here is a quick photoshop
gave myself a little drop too, which i'll do first before the i paint, if i do decide too. what should i do!!??!!
gave myself a little drop too, which i'll do first before the i paint, if i do decide too. what should i do!!??!!
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I know! i need that drop, had the money too..but ended up using it for tickets to a Wu-Tang concert. i like the leaving them stock, but i'm getting bored of it, like with your Z it give it that aggressive look, screaming dont mess with me. heres another Chop. stillen front, drop and AE headlights
oh yeah thanks for your post, it was the source for the photoshop
oh yeah thanks for your post, it was the source for the photoshop
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what size spacers you need with G rims?
Edit: What spacer size is everyone putting on their stock Z rims to get the backs looking so much better? Is it 15mm? leave the front alone right?
Edit: What spacer size is everyone putting on their stock Z rims to get the backs looking so much better? Is it 15mm? leave the front alone right?
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