m_0g

Hey guys, I dipped the rims on my 08 350Z this weekend. I sprayed coats of black until the rims were matte black, then several coats of ZTR Hypershift pearls in a high gloss top-coat, and then 2 thin coats of plain high gloss top coat on top. Here's some pics of the result, what do you guys think?

SmoothZ

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Looks like you got some overspray on the tires.

I'm not a fan of the color, but as long as you like it and are happy with it then that's what matters.

m_0g

I definitely did overspray a bit on the tires, and managed to get most of it off, but the last little bit is the hard part, so I've still got some more to go. I'd definitely do a better job taping off next time to avoid this, but I rotated the wheels part way through and then was lazy and didn't retape well enough.

To each their own. I had hoped it would be a bit more orange, but I am pretty happy with it

HRMoneyPit

Ugh


I can't stand the dip crowd

m_0g

Then I'm not sure why you even bothered to look at this thread, let alone comment on it.

dcains

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Looks great - especially the way you sprayed the valve stems and lug nuts. You should do this professionally.

turboed350z

Its wheels, not rimz....

Paint>dip #fact

m_0g

Well I'm going to take the dip off before I remove the wheel next, and I expect I can keep the dip in good enough shape on the valve when checking tire pressure. So I thought if I can spray them, then why not? I thought it would look better than having the original metallic surfaces showing. Guess not everyone agrees though.

Actually, I only dipped the rims, not the whole wheel. Yes, there is a little overspray left on the tire, but I'll be removing it.

And yes, paint is much more expensive than dip and requires much more skill to apply in a half-ways decent manor. Since I want something temporary that I can apply inexpensively, dip is a pretty awesome option.

turboed350z

Actually smart ***, the part you dip is the WHEEL. Not the rimZ.

TeamZleep

You asked what we think...



Meh. They look way better factory silver.

gc350z03

I like it, breaks up all the boring colors. But I do agree, more orange would make it better in my opinion.

mr. sparco

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Screams, "Hey look at me!" Since its removable, cool beans. I somewhat disagree with turbo, automotive paint BasF/PPG > plastidip > rattle can paint.

dboyzalter

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I love me some rattle can oem wheels...

The color came out good but I dont know about on a silver car...

Dont blame you for using removable paint if I had them nice *** factory wheels I wouldn't want to permanently screw them...

Nice.... Wheels, brakes, car...

One more note, if you ask for opinions your always going to get negative ones when it comes to plasti dip on here... If you just went into the what I did to my z today thread and said I changed the color of my dope nismo wheels (or track wheels) you would probably get better results.

Arrtus

I found peeling painted plasti-dip to be extremely difficult. Hopefully the same won't happen to you when you try to remove it.

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

One more note because I like being a nit picky ***** sometimes too...

Might wanna get some new tires, or put them on the list, these bad boys are old as fawk

travlee

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travlee

iTrader: (8)

nah, he is a balla on a budget that is why he dipped his wheels

dboyzalter

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Are those the original tires manufactured the 21st week of 2008... Those tires are only 8 years younger than half the new members on this forum.

Arrtus

We now know what his arms and hands look like.

YOU HEAR THAT? WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE!! WE'RE COMING TO GET YOU!!!

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

I think it's a great way to find out if it's the color you want to get your wheels properly painted or powedercoated.