GUNMETAL Stock 18's (non-track)
03-20-2004, 09:50 AM
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Sorry guys, it's just a photoshop for VQ35DES and Z4KR's request to get an idea what the gunmetal color would look like on the Track model wheels.
The question about the center cap is a good one. I guess you could have it colored too, or leave it plain depending on your preference; I never thought about the difference. I may tool around with that later.
The question about the center cap is a good one. I guess you could have it colored too, or leave it plain depending on your preference; I never thought about the difference. I may tool around with that later.
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03-20-2004, 10:38 AM
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Haha, fooled me, not a bad job. You have to paint the center cap because it's plastic, can't powdercoat plastic. I just have to decide whether i'm going to spend a silly amount to have a body shop spray four little center caps, or compromise the color match a little and just spray paint them.
Originally posted by Lexan
Sorry guys, it's just a photoshop for VQ35DES and Z4KR's request to get an idea what the gunmetal color would look like on the Track model wheels.
The question about the center cap is a good one. I guess you could have it colored too, or leave it plain depending on your preference; I never thought about the difference. I may tool around with that later.
Sorry guys, it's just a photoshop for VQ35DES and Z4KR's request to get an idea what the gunmetal color would look like on the Track model wheels.
The question about the center cap is a good one. I guess you could have it colored too, or leave it plain depending on your preference; I never thought about the difference. I may tool around with that later.
03-20-2004, 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by Chadhatesu
Haha, fooled me, not a bad job. You have to paint the center cap because it's plastic, can't powdercoat plastic. I just have to decide whether i'm going to spend a silly amount to have a body shop spray four little center caps, or compromise the color match a little and just spray paint them.
Haha, fooled me, not a bad job. You have to paint the center cap because it's plastic, can't powdercoat plastic. I just have to decide whether i'm going to spend a silly amount to have a body shop spray four little center caps, or compromise the color match a little and just spray paint them.
03-21-2004, 08:17 AM
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Originally posted by Jeff@Performance
We've been pretty lucky with the place Jason has been using to powder coat our customers rims. We have had no problems powder coating the center caps as well!!!
We've been pretty lucky with the place Jason has been using to powder coat our customers rims. We have had no problems powder coating the center caps as well!!!
03-21-2004, 08:32 AM
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Wait a second..I just thought about this a little and it doesn't make sense to me. How can you powdercoat plastic? Powdercoat is applied to metal with a static charge to the metal to make the powder stick, then it is baked. Plastic doesn't conduct electricity, so the powdercoat wouldn't stick to it.
03-21-2004, 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by Jason@Performance
hey jeff...
I have the center caps powder coated on the LMGT4's...
but we cant on the full plastic ones for the stockers...
hey jeff...
I have the center caps powder coated on the LMGT4's...
but we cant on the full plastic ones for the stockers...
03-22-2004, 01:24 PM
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Performance folks,
What gloss are you applying to the "gunmetal?" its coming out very diluted, like you're only using say a 5% or 10% gloss. . .
Also, for those of you wondering, this a great price for powdercoating a full set of rims. Average price runs about $100 - 150 / rim - so $450 for a full set is pretty good (plus all the legwork has already been done). . .
Anyways, yeah, the "gunmetal" color could probably use a little more gloss.
Otherwise pretty cool. . .
What gloss are you applying to the "gunmetal?" its coming out very diluted, like you're only using say a 5% or 10% gloss. . .
Also, for those of you wondering, this a great price for powdercoating a full set of rims. Average price runs about $100 - 150 / rim - so $450 for a full set is pretty good (plus all the legwork has already been done). . .
Anyways, yeah, the "gunmetal" color could probably use a little more gloss.
Otherwise pretty cool. . .
03-22-2004, 06:34 PM
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Originally posted by kbirdsong
Hard to tell in pics, but they are glossy.
Hard to tell in pics, but they are glossy.
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03-22-2004, 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by kbirdsong
Wierd sun angle i guess, all i did was adjust contrast. The last pic was taken at the same time.
Wierd sun angle i guess, all i did was adjust contrast. The last pic was taken at the same time.
Those pics will give those wondering an idea of how the gunmetal wheels look without a painted centercap.
03-23-2004, 07:44 AM
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let me find what I have photo wize here... but they are glossy...
gunmetal color or any color with a clear coat on top is $450... flat black is $350...
i was going to post pix... but once again my photos are currupt... again...
gunmetal color or any color with a clear coat on top is $450... flat black is $350...
i was going to post pix... but once again my photos are currupt... again...
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