Dipped the rims on my 08 Z with ZTR Hypershift
#1
New Member
Thread Starter
Dipped the rims on my 08 Z with ZTR Hypershift
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?
#2
Senior Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
MY350Z.COM
iTrader: (13)
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.
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.
The following 2 users liked this post by SmoothZ:
iideadeyeii (06-08-2016),
MicVelo (05-31-2016)
#3
New Member
Thread Starter
To each their own. I had hoped it would be a bit more orange, but I am pretty happy with it
#4
New Member
Ugh
I can't stand the dip crowd
I can't stand the dip crowd
The following users liked this post:
terrj (07-31-2016)
The following users liked this post:
iideadeyeii (06-08-2016)
Trending Topics
#8
New Member
Thread Starter
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.
#9
Registered User
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.
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.
Actually smart ***, the part you dip is the WHEEL. Not the rimZ.
The following users liked this post:
MyZ32TT (05-31-2016)
#13
6 inch cawk is my fave!
iTrader: (3)
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.
The following 2 users liked this post by travlee:
HRMoneyPit (05-29-2016),
MyZ32TT (05-31-2016)
#20
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
MY350Z.COM
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.