Unofficial Enkei Wheels Thread
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Enkei wheels (center caps) help/advice needed
First off, I searched around for a while with no luck in finding an answer so I apologize if I missed the thread I needed:
Anyways, I recently purchased a set of Enkei NT03s and had them powder coated a matte black. However, my problem is that I didn't realize the plastic centers (see attachment below) could not be pc'd since they're plastic. I kinda liked the silver in the black look at first but now I'm just trying to match it with the matte black on the wheels.
Does Enkei or another mfg. sell metal replacements that can withstand the pc process?
Any adivice would be appreciated
Anyways, I recently purchased a set of Enkei NT03s and had them powder coated a matte black. However, my problem is that I didn't realize the plastic centers (see attachment below) could not be pc'd since they're plastic. I kinda liked the silver in the black look at first but now I'm just trying to match it with the matte black on the wheels.
Does Enkei or another mfg. sell metal replacements that can withstand the pc process?
Any adivice would be appreciated
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Hey Ohmygaw1, I did the same thing had mine powder coated satin black - I forget the exact name of the spray paint I used but I spray painted the center caps matte black (did about 6 coats). Came out fine imo, I'll post another post up when I get home and let you know what paint I used. if you want to get the official enkei black center caps tire rack sells them for $18 a cap I think.
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yea I tried painting one myself a while back but failed miserably. For being only spray paint that looks damn good! But yea if you can send me which type/brand spraypaint you used that would be great... its worth a second shot before I blow $80 on caps haha
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unfortunately, I think that's only partially true. The outter ring which has the 6 hex screws attached is in fact metal along with the logo in the center, but I believe the backing that the Enkei logo sits on is the plastic peice that screwed everything up.
Not trying to nit-pick but if everything could have been pc'd, believe me I would have done so. Manager of paint shop said they wouldn't hold up to extreme temps inside kilm.
Not trying to nit-pick but if everything could have been pc'd, believe me I would have done so. Manager of paint shop said they wouldn't hold up to extreme temps inside kilm.
unfortunately, I think that's only partially true. The outter ring which has the 6 hex screws attached is in fact metal along with the logo in the center, but I believe the backing that the Enkei logo sits on is the plastic peice that screwed everything up.
Not trying to nit-pick but if everything could have been pc'd, believe me I would have done so. Manager of paint shop said they wouldn't hold up to extreme temps inside kilm.
Not trying to nit-pick but if everything could have been pc'd, believe me I would have done so. Manager of paint shop said they wouldn't hold up to extreme temps inside kilm.
You're going to want to take a scotch bright green pad, or maybe 1000 grit sandpaper, and scuff the whole cap. From there, use a good cleaner (I use FinalKleen) and a dust/lint free clotch to clean it and don't leave fingerprints. Hanging the caps probably works best so you can get full coverage without moving them. Any good higher temp paint will work. To finish it, you can buy high temp clear coat as well, in either matte finish or gloss (they may make satin too). Very light coats, dusting it, a few minutes between coats, and then let them air dry something dry (not damp, low humidity) for at least 24 hours before applying the clear. Let the clear then dry, and you'll be good to go. To clean the wheels, soap and water is your best/safest bet.
