OEM Wheel Modification Thread
06-06-2012, 12:28 PM
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People do that crap on here to huh? What a flippin waste...............
I can't believe people brag about putting that crap on their cars
I can't believe people brag about putting that crap on their cars
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06-06-2012, 02:07 PM
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Plasticrap modding is the latest fad in the ricer community, please keep the ricer community away from us.
06-06-2012, 10:58 PM
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Dunno..its paint...I mean...what's the issue w it? Are we suddenly against modding cars?
I think ppl have gone too far .... take a step back and let ppl play w their cars. Its what we do..
I know my mods all looked like **** when I was 16... but no one told me to go f myself over it..dunno.. food for thought...
There's a time n place..I dont get this aversion to plastidip..the name sounds whack..but its an incredible product.
I think ppl have gone too far .... take a step back and let ppl play w their cars. Its what we do..
I know my mods all looked like **** when I was 16... but no one told me to go f myself over it..dunno.. food for thought...
There's a time n place..I dont get this aversion to plastidip..the name sounds whack..but its an incredible product.
06-07-2012, 06:05 PM
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paint, were talking about paint, not something permanent but paint, hold on hold on were talking about paint.....(in my allen iverson voice)
I painted my wheels with spray paint and have been at many car shows and people ask me if they are powder coated(i used sandpaper primer engine enamel and clear coat) plasti dip is not my cup of tea but its only a coat of silver paint away from looking stock. no need to bash for something that is sold as a non permanent peel off paint
I painted my wheels with spray paint and have been at many car shows and people ask me if they are powder coated(i used sandpaper primer engine enamel and clear coat) plasti dip is not my cup of tea but its only a coat of silver paint away from looking stock. no need to bash for something that is sold as a non permanent peel off paint
06-07-2012, 06:17 PM
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I think were all.out of parts for this car..there's nothing new being done anymore..and everyone's just cranky that the drug is wearing off..
Anyone else agree? Props to ANYONE who does hands on diy custom..
Its what started choppers, its what took guys to the salt flats w model t and model a fords in the 50s.. and its Alice today.
Anyone else agree? Props to ANYONE who does hands on diy custom..
Its what started choppers, its what took guys to the salt flats w model t and model a fords in the 50s.. and its Alice today.
06-07-2012, 09:22 PM
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I think were all.out of parts for this car..there's nothing new being done anymore..and everyone's just cranky that the drug is wearing off..
Anyone else agree? Props to ANYONE who does hands on diy custom..
Its what started choppers, its what took guys to the salt flats w model t and model a fords in the 50s.. and its Alice today.
Anyone else agree? Props to ANYONE who does hands on diy custom..
Its what started choppers, its what took guys to the salt flats w model t and model a fords in the 50s.. and its Alice today.
paint, were talking about paint, not something permanent but paint, hold on hold on were talking about paint.....(in my allen iverson voice)
I painted my wheels with spray paint and have been at many car shows and people ask me if they are powder coated(i used sandpaper primer engine enamel and clear coat) plasti dip is not my cup of tea but its only a coat of silver paint away from looking stock. no need to bash for something that is sold as a non permanent peel off paint
I painted my wheels with spray paint and have been at many car shows and people ask me if they are powder coated(i used sandpaper primer engine enamel and clear coat) plasti dip is not my cup of tea but its only a coat of silver paint away from looking stock. no need to bash for something that is sold as a non permanent peel off paint
06-07-2012, 10:09 PM
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im in tampa, i just graduated from USF with my finance degree... debt free because i choose to paint my wheels for $20 instead of dropping $1000+ for wheels. I am currently looking to start my professional career and would love nothing more then to buy a set of wheels, however because of my financial situation it did not make sense when all I wanted was something black. Like you said the general population confuses our cars with porches and cant tell that the small minor imperfections in my spray paint would never happen with a quality powder coating job. but that is my point exactly we are just talking about paint, a hand full of people will notice what it is but most people will say wow nice job I couldn't tell. Then when I go to sell the car I will buy silver paint turn them back to normal. correct me if i am wrong but judging by how easily i sanded the silver color off down to bear metal I would say are stock wheels are not powder coated the color they are and they are painted that color with a little more of a sophisticated way then what I was capable of doing in my back yard. I could be wrong but my last set of powder coated wheels were not much better looking then what I did for much cheaper
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06-07-2012, 10:19 PM
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you know that is an ignorant response
im in tampa, i just graduated from USF with my finance degree... debt free because i choose to paint my wheels for $20 instead of dropping $1000+ for wheels. I am currently looking to start my professional career and would love nothing more then to buy a set of wheels, however because of my financial situation it did not make sense when all I wanted was something black. Like you said the general population confuses our cars with porches and cant tell that the small minor imperfections in my spray paint would never happen with a quality powder coating job. but that is my point exactly we are just talking about paint, a hand full of people will notice what it is but most people will say wow nice job I couldn't tell. Then when I go to sell the car I will buy silver paint turn them back to normal. correct me if i am wrong but judging by how easily i sanded the silver color off down to bear metal I would say are stock wheels are not powder coated the color they are and they are painted that color with a little more of a sophisticated way then what I was capable of doing in my back yard. I could be wrong but my last set of powder coated wheels were not much better looking then what I did for much cheaper
im in tampa, i just graduated from USF with my finance degree... debt free because i choose to paint my wheels for $20 instead of dropping $1000+ for wheels. I am currently looking to start my professional career and would love nothing more then to buy a set of wheels, however because of my financial situation it did not make sense when all I wanted was something black. Like you said the general population confuses our cars with porches and cant tell that the small minor imperfections in my spray paint would never happen with a quality powder coating job. but that is my point exactly we are just talking about paint, a hand full of people will notice what it is but most people will say wow nice job I couldn't tell. Then when I go to sell the car I will buy silver paint turn them back to normal. correct me if i am wrong but judging by how easily i sanded the silver color off down to bear metal I would say are stock wheels are not powder coated the color they are and they are painted that color with a little more of a sophisticated way then what I was capable of doing in my back yard. I could be wrong but my last set of powder coated wheels were not much better looking then what I did for much cheaper
06-08-2012, 05:47 AM
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The back story is irrelevant, I'm debt free too and sadly after your explanation... it still looks like crap. I was just curious of your location because there isn't too many "car shows" in S.FL. Yes the OEM wheels are not powder coated and I've seen very nice examples of powder coating that would convince you otherwise. All I'm saying is... other than Civics, VW's, Evo/Subies, and now Z's... which other cars do the whole plastidip thing?
now i can be proud of my stock chrome wheels lolz 
07-12-2012, 06:15 PM
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New Wheels
Haven't posted in a while, but here it goes.
I got a good deal on some 19" G35 Rays(Always loved them) , but they are white. I have a San Marino blue Z. What are your opinions??? Try the white, or get them powder coated bronze
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Does anyone have pics of a SMB Z with white wheels of similar design?
I got a good deal on some 19" G35 Rays(Always loved them) , but they are white. I have a San Marino blue Z. What are your opinions??? Try the white, or get them powder coated bronze
???? Does anyone have pics of a SMB Z with white wheels of similar design?
