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Old 11-12-2010, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 03tLsNBP
yeah plastidip is great stuff. i painted my calipers with it. however its not for all applications. if you want something to look amazing, use real paint.
yeah only experience i have is with my emblems so far so im unable to say much.
here's a couple pics of fully plastidip'd vehicles lol..i guess its more commonly used on cars then i thought.



here's a link for CL (not sure if link will work; if not google club lexus plastidip) and how they are going crazy over plastidip. plastidipping their wheels as well + B pillars + grills + emblems + steering wheel emblem + etc.. some good ideas lol.
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-s...165-diy-matte-
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kind of extreme ^

lol.

so you guys are saying i can clear over the plastidip so it isnt flat looking?
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Old 11-12-2010, 12:54 PM
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kind of extreme ^

lol.

so you guys are saying i can clear over the plastidip so it isnt flat looking?
yeah plastidipping the car is very extreme lol but the gtr looks good though

yeah you can clear over the plastidip, but i was planning on using clear plastidip. not sure about automotive clear (: try to find em at your local stores like kragens because ordering them online is expensive lol
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Old 11-12-2010, 03:57 PM
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Automotive clear would not work at all!
I vote you paint the Type-S wheels black... Looks Sick!
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Old 11-12-2010, 04:42 PM
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yea regualr clear wouldnt stick to the plastidip, but if there is a plasti dip clear....bingo.
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Old 11-12-2010, 05:12 PM
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I had mine powder coated earlier in the year for me Accord so my vote is biased, lol. Going to be putting them on the Type S in the spring.


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Old 11-12-2010, 10:05 PM
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^thats what im talking about powdercoat FTW
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Old 11-12-2010, 10:37 PM
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for the price and downtime of powder coating id rather have aftermarket rims. JMO
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Old 11-13-2010, 06:59 AM
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In my opinion powdercoating is really the best product and it will hold up the best. I also dont know if I would do them gloss black, Im thinking a satin black would look best.
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for the price and downtime of powder coating id rather have aftermarket rims. JMO
It was 2 days and $320... What kind of aftermarket rims can you get for that LOL.
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Old 11-13-2010, 11:48 AM
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It was 2 days and $320... What kind of aftermarket rims can you get for that LOL.
nothing but you can put $320 towards after market rims except for having to search or work for an extra $320 because you put em towards your stockies.
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Old 11-13-2010, 01:49 PM
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Photoshop pic looks great..
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Black it out, only way to go imo, let me know if you're ever looking to sell it, I've got dibs.
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Old 11-15-2010, 07:57 AM
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I'm calling 2 local powder coating places in my area and getting quotes. If I can't swing the dough im going to do plasti-dip black with plastidip clear on top.

wish me luck
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Old 11-15-2010, 08:06 AM
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got a quote for $300 all 4 wheels. sounds like a hell of a deal to me.

thats if i bring them in as bare metal. so i need to source a sandblaster.
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got a quote for $300 all 4 wheels. sounds like a hell of a deal to me.

thats if i bring them in as bare metal. so i need to source a sandblaster.
Too bad you're not around here, the guy that did mine was $320 including him prepping them. I would recommend a little more quote shopping.
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I'm gonna be an odd ball here. I say no. Wheels should add some contrast to the car. In the end it's your car to live with and not us. Enjoy your decision.
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Old 11-15-2010, 09:03 AM
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Too bad you're not around here, the guy that did mine was $320 including him prepping them. I would recommend a little more quote shopping.
did some more calling around.

$300 sandblasted and coated in-house. turn around will be 2-3days max. I'm planning it for the week after next.

need to break out the jack stands, itll be funny seeing my car sitting in the garage with no wheels/tires.
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Old 11-15-2010, 09:11 AM
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^Damn that's a good deal! I look forward to seeing them finished

What are you going to do about the center caps?
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What are you going to do about the center caps?
excellent question, i have no idea. can they powder coat plastic? ill have the paint them the same black and brush in the logo myself (silver or red) not sure.
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Originally Posted by Waltah
excellent question, i have no idea. can they powder coat plastic? ill have the paint them the same black and brush in the logo myself (silver or red) not sure.
Plastic will melt in the oven, so no. Black with a silver logo would be hot.
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Old 11-15-2010, 09:23 AM
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guess ill just spray paint the caps myself, black and clear.

i think im going to paint my brembos and rear calipers bright silver (black brembo logos up front). so it would make sense to have the logos in the center caps silver as well.
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Old 11-16-2010, 12:06 AM
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Post pics when u can,order your coilover toolol
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Originally Posted by Waltah
Just photoshopped my wheels real quick. what do you guys think of painting the type-S wheels a semi-gloss black? I'm really pondering doing this because one of the wheels needs a blemish repaired anyways.

opinions?



Dam i cant believe my car sat that high stock. Looks like a 4x4. As far as those wheels they look sick IMO. I was thinking of Powdercoating mine the same but adding a red time attack lip around with red lugs til i get enough funds for TEs or CEs



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Originally Posted by proimport
black on black on black looks played out
Fixed

I would powdercoat them instead of paint.
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