Painting & Clear Coating Rims

dezignpro04 · 06-20-2008, 09:22 PM

I am thinking of doing this. My would would be similar since it is Sebring Silver. What do you guys think. Yes or No?

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=606643

TIA

TheCarGuy2021 · 06-20-2008, 09:28 PM

I definitely like the look, but powder coating would likely be easier and will be much more durable. I love the semi flat look. I would have left the center caps unpainted too.

dezignpro04 · 06-20-2008, 09:40 PM

Cool.Thanks. I was thinking the came about the center caps...

bobby2002S2K · 06-20-2008, 09:52 PM

I said no, because i figured it would be a house hold job. Not that it cant be done but its hard to keep stuff out of the paint while it drys. The powder coating is much better idea and you can do that rather easy at home.

dezignpro04 · 06-20-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby2002S2K

I said no, because i figured it would be a house hold job. Not that it cant be done but its hard to keep stuff out of the paint while it drys. The powder coating is much better idea and you can do that rather easy at home.

Please explain??

I would powder coat if it can be done at home and rather inexpensive?

will williams · 06-20-2008, 10:06 PM

I dont think I will do the home job on my S2K, however I did do them on my 4X4 and they look great. So far they are holding up good, (over a year).

bobby2002S2K · 06-20-2008, 10:15 PM

A good friend of mine has a nifty little powder coating gun that plugs into the wall, and he heats his stuff up in his oven in his house. Rather nice house i should say, he has to do that when the wife is out. I'll have to get ahold of him and see where he got his gun. But i will for sure get back at ya. I think Isu did his in his oven also. Wheels that is.

J'sS2K · 06-20-2008, 10:31 PM

The wheels look awesome! I say go for it if you can pull it off.

batguano · 06-21-2008, 08:55 AM

Do it.

dezignpro04 · 06-21-2008, 10:18 AM

Thanks guys. Since my oven isn't that big, I may be going for the home job. I tihnk they came out nice. I will also clearcoat them. I will do a write up after...

killabee · 06-21-2008, 10:27 AM

hell yeah go for It,looks good!

dezignpro04 · 06-21-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by killabee

hell yeah go for It,looks good!

Thanks Killa!

aladdin20110 · 06-28-2008, 01:49 PM

I DID IT LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!

TheCarGuy2021 · 06-28-2008, 01:51 PM

These are s2000isu's, I think they look great.

RL1924 · 06-28-2008, 02:39 PM

You can get many cheap powder coating guns for like 100-400 bucks its pretty simple to do its just you will need an oven to fit your rims and not your house one lol i have heard it makes a bad smell or whatever you can only use it for powder coating, I was going to get a gun but dont really have anywhere for an extra crappy oven but for small parts its great cause u could buy one of those little toaster ovens

check this out

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT

dezignpro04 · 06-28-2008, 05:00 PM

Aladin & CarGuy, thanks. Those pics look great. Im going to do it the next free weekend I have.. Im excited!

playingmilitary · 06-29-2008, 08:22 AM

i did the same thing but i used a simi gloss that i like becuase it match the more flat black of the top and tire its self. you can see on my pictures if you look back at some of my post.

SilverS2K422 · 06-30-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCarGuy2021

These are s2000isu's, I think they look great.

that looks great, come do my wheels too!

lonestarbuzz · 06-30-2008, 09:07 PM

^^^ Silver - you thinkin about doin this? I was thinking about it. I'd offer to pitch in and help if you want. I've never done it before, but I have two hands and a brain (and a wife who is about to take the bar exam, so I'm kicked out of the house quite a bit).

SilverS2K422 · 07-02-2008, 11:06 PM

haha. i actually found a guy that powdercoats wheels for $200. i might go with that or might do it my self. just not sure waht im ganna do with my car when the wheels are off???? i dont exactly have 4 jacks

dezignpro04 · 07-03-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverS2K422

haha. i actually found a guy that powdercoats wheels for $200. i might go with that or might do it my self. just not sure waht im ganna do with my car when the wheels are off???? i dont exactly have 4 jacks

Drive to a bad part of town. I'm sure they have 4 blocks you can borrow.. lol

4406pack · 07-03-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dezignpro04

Drive to a bad part of town. I'm sure they have 4 blocks you can borrow.. lol

LMAO........

Pablo · 07-03-2008, 08:09 AM

4 cinder blocks and their side (available cheap at Home Depot) with a piece of 12" 2X6 on top works real well to hold up the car for a few days

lonestarbuzz · 07-03-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pablo

4 cinder blocks and their side (available cheap at Home Depot) with a piece of 12" 2X6 on top works real well to hold up the car for a few days

that's how they do it in NY!

dezignpro04 · 07-03-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lonestarbuzz

that's how they do it in NY!

Might be a good deterrent to potential thieves. They will think someone beat them to the punch..

Pablo · 07-03-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lonestarbuzz

that's how they do it in NY!

You got it dude. I learned the technique while driving through the South Bronx a couple of years ago.......LOL

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06-20-2008, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
dezignpro04 All MOTOR S2K Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 991	Painting & Clear Coating Rims I am thinking of doing this. My would would be similar since it is Sebring Silver. What do you guys think. Yes or No? http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=606643 TIA __________________ Mods: 18" Axis Reverbs w/Black Rays Lugs, Invidia N1 Exhaust, CAI, ACT Stage 2 Clutch, JDM Side Markers, Clear Corners, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Spoon Pads, Spoon Steel Brake Lines, Spoon Reservoir Socks, Ricks Vodoo Knob, Custom Stitched Hand Made Convertible Top w/ Glass Window, JDM Aero Screen, Body Matching Dash & Shift Molding Panels, Polished Valve Cover and CAI, Engine Steel Braided Wire Kit & S2000 Caliper Vinyls..

06-20-2008, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheCarGuy2021 Turbo guy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 277	I definitely like the look, but powder coating would likely be easier and will be much more durable. I love the semi flat look. I would have left the center caps unpainted too. __________________

06-20-2008, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
dezignpro04 All MOTOR S2K Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 991	Cool.Thanks. I was thinking the came about the center caps... __________________ Mods: 18" Axis Reverbs w/Black Rays Lugs, Invidia N1 Exhaust, CAI, ACT Stage 2 Clutch, JDM Side Markers, Clear Corners, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Spoon Pads, Spoon Steel Brake Lines, Spoon Reservoir Socks, Ricks Vodoo Knob, Custom Stitched Hand Made Convertible Top w/ Glass Window, JDM Aero Screen, Body Matching Dash & Shift Molding Panels, Polished Valve Cover and CAI, Engine Steel Braided Wire Kit & S2000 Caliper Vinyls..

06-20-2008, 09:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 526	I said no, because i figured it would be a house hold job. Not that it cant be done but its hard to keep stuff out of the paint while it drys. The powder coating is much better idea and you can do that rather easy at home. __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

06-20-2008, 10:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
will williams just havin' fun Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 64	I dont think I will do the home job on my S2K, however I did do them on my 4X4 and they look great. So far they are holding up good, (over a year).

06-20-2008, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 526	A good friend of mine has a nifty little powder coating gun that plugs into the wall, and he heats his stuff up in his oven in his house. Rather nice house i should say, he has to do that when the wife is out. I'll have to get ahold of him and see where he got his gun. But i will for sure get back at ya. I think Isu did his in his oven also. Wheels that is. __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

06-20-2008, 10:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 806	The wheels look awesome! I say go for it if you can pull it off. __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount For everything else, you are on your own!

06-21-2008, 08:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
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06-21-2008, 10:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
dezignpro04 All MOTOR S2K Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 991	Thanks guys. Since my oven isn't that big, I may be going for the home job. I tihnk they came out nice. I will also clearcoat them. I will do a write up after... __________________ Mods: 18" Axis Reverbs w/Black Rays Lugs, Invidia N1 Exhaust, CAI, ACT Stage 2 Clutch, JDM Side Markers, Clear Corners, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Spoon Pads, Spoon Steel Brake Lines, Spoon Reservoir Socks, Ricks Vodoo Knob, Custom Stitched Hand Made Convertible Top w/ Glass Window, JDM Aero Screen, Body Matching Dash & Shift Molding Panels, Polished Valve Cover and CAI, Engine Steel Braided Wire Kit & S2000 Caliper Vinyls..

06-21-2008, 10:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
killabee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 281	hell yeah go for It,looks good!

06-28-2008, 01:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
aladdin20110 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 193	I DID IT LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!

06-28-2008, 01:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
TheCarGuy2021 Turbo guy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 277	These are s2000isu's, I think they look great. __________________

06-28-2008, 02:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 557	You can get many cheap powder coating guns for like 100-400 bucks its pretty simple to do its just you will need an oven to fit your rims and not your house one lol i have heard it makes a bad smell or whatever you can only use it for powder coating, I was going to get a gun but dont really have anywhere for an extra crappy oven but for small parts its great cause u could buy one of those little toaster ovens check this out http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT

06-28-2008, 05:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
dezignpro04 All MOTOR S2K Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 991	Aladin & CarGuy, thanks. Those pics look great. Im going to do it the next free weekend I have.. Im excited! __________________ Mods: 18" Axis Reverbs w/Black Rays Lugs, Invidia N1 Exhaust, CAI, ACT Stage 2 Clutch, JDM Side Markers, Clear Corners, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Spoon Pads, Spoon Steel Brake Lines, Spoon Reservoir Socks, Ricks Vodoo Knob, Custom Stitched Hand Made Convertible Top w/ Glass Window, JDM Aero Screen, Body Matching Dash & Shift Molding Panels, Polished Valve Cover and CAI, Engine Steel Braided Wire Kit & S2000 Caliper Vinyls..

06-29-2008, 08:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
playingmilitary poor coasty Join Date: May 2008 Location: panama city flordia tell the coast guard sends me some were new. Posts: 63	i did the same thing but i used a simi gloss that i like becuase it match the more flat black of the top and tire its self. you can see on my pictures if you look back at some of my post.

06-30-2008, 09:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
lonestarbuzz awesome Join Date: May 2008 Location: arlington Posts: 636	^^^ Silver - you thinkin about doin this? I was thinking about it. I'd offer to pitch in and help if you want. I've never done it before, but I have two hands and a brain (and a wife who is about to take the bar exam, so I'm kicked out of the house quite a bit). __________________ i need a better signature.

07-02-2008, 11:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 B.A.M.F. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 578	haha. i actually found a guy that powdercoats wheels for $200. i might go with that or might do it my self. just not sure waht im ganna do with my car when the wheels are off???? i dont exactly have 4 jacks

07-03-2008, 08:09 AM	#23 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 601	4 cinder blocks and their side (available cheap at Home Depot) with a piece of 12" 2X6 on top works real well to hold up the car for a few days __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti