Powdercoating my rims?

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Old 02-01-2012, 02:03 AM
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Powdercoating my rims?

Had been going to the car wash and i guess they use a wheel cleaner that eats the paint off my rims and seeing what you guys think about getting them power coated. Have the stock 19' on a 2008 g37s
Old 02-01-2012, 02:12 AM
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I personally think they look way better powder coated. I'm planning on getting mine powder coated as soon as I can. I've seen a few G's at my school that have had their rims powder coated. Highly recommend it.

I recommend you wash your car yourself to prevent swirls and what not. Also you should get a midnight black grille to match if you haven't already.
Old 02-01-2012, 02:28 AM
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i just dropped my wheels off today to get them powder coated. pretty stoked! what color you thinking?
Old 02-01-2012, 02:33 AM
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The base color is the grey painted ones and still deciding on which ones to get? Any ideas? The car is grey itself. And how much did you spend on them ?
Old 02-01-2012, 02:56 AM
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hmmm not too sure. gunmetal maybe? i have liquid platinum so I'm getting mine done gloss black. I'm paying 300.
Old 02-01-2012, 03:11 AM
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Hey man thanks gunmetal look really good will post as soon done
Old 02-01-2012, 08:58 AM
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I powdercoated my stockers bronze but I think gun metal looks really good too.
Old 02-01-2012, 12:39 PM
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I plan on doing the same on my 08 black g37s. Im thinking black but I'm not sure if they will look plain black. If you guys have recommendations on colour please feel free to chip in
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^^Bronze!
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I 2nd Kidcane
Old 02-01-2012, 02:35 PM
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i really like the gun metal but for black car i would say something black /.
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It's your car! At the end it's your money and it's your car, get the color that you want. And post pics after! ^^
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Old 02-01-2012, 02:48 PM
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hey man thats really nice love it. never thought it would look this good. Great job
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Originally Posted by Kidcane


What rear spoiler are those, sick ride!


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