OEM Wheel Modification Thread
08-08-2012, 03:11 PM
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I don't know how I missed that in all of my searches. That helps me tremendously actually, I appreciate it.
I agree with better springs. The only problem is, I need new rims. Bought the car with winter tires on them (which is fine since I will drive it in the winter), but I'd rather just have an extra set of rims with summer tires on them to simply swap them in and out. So I pretty much need to get rims, and most aftermarkets are a little out of budget.
I agree with better springs. The only problem is, I need new rims. Bought the car with winter tires on them (which is fine since I will drive it in the winter), but I'd rather just have an extra set of rims with summer tires on them to simply swap them in and out. So I pretty much need to get rims, and most aftermarkets are a little out of budget.
If you need new rims, then why bother making this thread?. a set of XXR's with tires can be had for just over a grand. Also search your local craigslist
08-08-2012, 03:21 PM
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Found a guy listing 3 here on the marketplace for $200 (with tires). My friend also has stock 06 touring rims that I could get for a few hundred. XXR's with tires for around a grand? With any decent set of rubbers, I feel like I'd be looking at at least $1200 or $1300.
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08-15-2012, 05:18 PM
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Pic Request/Thoughts: Bronze OEM Nismo/GT wheels on a Nismo 350Z
Searched around and couldn't find anything, but i'm sure it's been done.
Looking to see pics of a set of the GT or OEM Nismo wheels done in bronze, preferrably on a black car.
Reason being, I now have two sets of wheels after my OEM wheels were stolen, since I found a set of GT's locally before I located a nice used set of nismo stocks. I have the nismos on the car now but they had some marks on them and I had them powdercoated. They came out a bit dark, and as long as I'm not gonna have the OEM finish, I think the car would look great with some darker bronze wheels on it. Was considering selling the Nismo stocks and having the GT wheels done up in a color I will like more.
Thanks in advance for any input guys;
Looking to see pics of a set of the GT or OEM Nismo wheels done in bronze, preferrably on a black car.
Reason being, I now have two sets of wheels after my OEM wheels were stolen, since I found a set of GT's locally before I located a nice used set of nismo stocks. I have the nismos on the car now but they had some marks on them and I had them powdercoated. They came out a bit dark, and as long as I'm not gonna have the OEM finish, I think the car would look great with some darker bronze wheels on it. Was considering selling the Nismo stocks and having the GT wheels done up in a color I will like more.
Thanks in advance for any input guys;
10-10-2012, 04:33 PM
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nothing new but heres mine...
This combo has been done over and over again but playing it safe, I went with black on black.
Slightly different from your typical paint job, this was done entirely with plasti-dip. Before you flame me for that, know that It was intended to be temporary just to see if I liked the look but its actually holding up quite well.
City driving, highway driving, and even some dirt road travel.
Not the best shots either but I'm putting a new grille in this weekend so I'm waiting til then to take some money shots :P
p.s. this thread is awesome!
Slightly different from your typical paint job, this was done entirely with plasti-dip. Before you flame me for that, know that It was intended to be temporary just to see if I liked the look but its actually holding up quite well.
City driving, highway driving, and even some dirt road travel.
Not the best shots either but I'm putting a new grille in this weekend so I'm waiting til then to take some money shots :P
p.s. this thread is awesome!
Stock rims on my 06 GT
and they are not powder coated
me too what kind of paint did you use?
11-11-2012, 08:16 PM
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Painting OEM Center Caps
I recently purchased some OEM center caps and would like the paint them to match my black powder coated wheels. What is the best way to prep them for them for paint? Is there a good way to strip the silver and chrome coatings without damaging the plastic?
Also, what would be a good paint to use that would last?
Also, what would be a good paint to use that would last?
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11-12-2012, 03:21 AM
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Use a scuff pad to rough up the surface.Clean thoroughly with rubbing
alcohol or prep spray.Coat with Duplicolor Adhesion spray.Finish with
Duplicolor Trim(black).All chain auto parts stores sell.
This will give you a OEM finish like what you see on exterior parts(mirrors,trim etc).
alcohol or prep spray.Coat with Duplicolor Adhesion spray.Finish with
Duplicolor Trim(black).All chain auto parts stores sell.
This will give you a OEM finish like what you see on exterior parts(mirrors,trim etc).