Lookin for a paint code for the bronze style te37 (see link)

[300ZXttZMAN]

http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/index.cgi?d=10

I would love to know what paint code those wheels are painted i am going to be painting them on my g35 wheels for my Z (ill post pics when im done)

Anyone know where i could find this paint code so i can order the paint???

Thanks in advance.

[ArticDragon192]

That bronze is an anodized finish.

[300ZXttZMAN]

hmm ok i wonder if anyone knows a paint that is extremely similar to that bronze finish that rays does??????
Artic do you know of any?????

I NEED MY G35 WHEELS THAT COLOR THERE HAS GOT TO BE A SIMILAR PAINT!!!!!!!

[raremotive]

[300ZXttZMAN]

Yes RARE thats the color what is that paint code???

[raremotive]

HWP105 - Duli-color Wheel Bronze.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Rare you are the fcking man!!!!!!! Now about the wheels you put a picture of up did you paint them with that paint??

[raremotive]

No, I looked around the webs found a subbie forum praising the Dupli-Bronze. They say that if you paint in matte black first and add the bronze... you can get an even darker bronze tone than shown in picture.

I say do a trial run on some objects to get what you want before you hit your wheels.

[300ZXttZMAN]

HA yea i can see how that would work deffinatley going to paint some wheels i have around my salavage yard and see how they turn out LOL

[AZhitman]

Paint on wheels is gonna disappoint you. Chips and scratches galore.

Get them powder-coated.

[a.blanco0905]

Paint on wheels is gonna disappoint you. Chips and scratches galore.

Get them powder-coated.

QFT

[300ZXttZMAN]

damn but can i get them powder coated that color??????

[a.blanco0905]

Yes, any color.

[raremotive]

Paint on wheels is gonna disappoint you. Chips and scratches galore.

Get them powder-coated.

Yeah and the wheels are spinning, any dust that hits the wheels acts like a sand blaster. I was going to recommend powdercoating. But I didn't know your budget either. If you are a budget racer, paint them. An if you scratch, light sand, and paint over it.

But if you are wanting style points that last long. And a coating that is what considered done right. Talk to a powdercoater. It's quite a penny to do, so if you don't like it...money spent $.

[Z-owned]

I honestly don't think powdercoating costs that much personally, I paid $140 to get all 4 centers on my wheels done, granted that doesn't count the $100 I paid to get them blasted before the powder.

[Ace2cool]

O.O

I didn't know powdercoaters charged such a premium. A pound of powder is only like 13 bucks, and that'll do a full set of wheels and then some, according to my buddy who does coating.

[300ZXttZMAN]

can i get a smooth finish tho??? Cause if so then thats what im going to do im just going to bring them back to the same guy that i had blast them

[ztommyx]

what ya think of this wheel and paint?





yup, rattle canned, maybe 3-4 coats. satin black, not flat black.
not all painted wheels are bad, just those who does not prep it well

[300ZXttZMAN]

to be honest they look brand new! good job

[ztommyx]

^^ they were new... just different colors to begin with



but seriously, you just need to take a (bronze) sample to a paint shop and have it matched... or powder coated

[300ZXttZMAN]

ha so what your saying is i need to get some of the paint that rare posted and then bring that paint to a powder coating shop and tell him to match it

[ztommyx]

^^ yup.

most likely a lot of the powder coating places may already have something similar or close to it.
you might even change your mind when you see some of the colors they offer

[Z-owned]

O.O

I didn't know powdercoaters charged such a premium. A pound of powder is only like 13 bucks, and that'll do a full set of wheels and then some, according to my buddy who does coating.

Yes powder is cheap finding a reputable shop that knows what they are doing with wheels so you don't end up with one over baked or baked to high, weakening the structural integrity is a bit harder and worth the price in the end to me.

[Z-owned]

can i get a smooth finish tho??? Cause if so then thats what im going to do im just going to bring them back to the same guy that i had blast them

How smooth do you want?

[raremotive]

ha so what your saying is i need to get some of the paint that rare posted and then bring that paint to a powder coating shop and tell him to match it

I say just talk with them. They should have samples. IMO - If they not willing to present samples, I am not willing to do business.

[Chattzx]

Yeah don't paint them. A buddy of mine has painted his aftermarket wheels with pretty darn good automotive paint from Sherwin Williams and it cost him like $200 for all the supplies and they always start chipping after a month or so.

[300ZXttZMAN]

ZOWNED wrote: how smooth do you want?

Hmm kinda hard to explain but ill give it a shot

basically as smooth as possible (i want them to look like they came from a factory)

I want to see them and think they are smooth, just by looking at them.
In other words smooth to the site if that makes any sense.

Like i want my wheels as smooth as yours are that would be perfect... Are yours smooth?? And how smooth?? (do your best to describe)

[300ZXttZMAN]

ha so what your saying is i need to get some of the paint that rare posted and then bring that paint to a powder coating shop and tell him to match it

I say just talk with them. They should have samples. IMO - If they not willing to present samples, I am not willing to do business.

I have to agree with that... Thats what ill do but im still curious about the smoothness

[raremotive]

Should be very smooth. The powder is sprayed on. Then put in an oven that is at least 350*F. Powder melts making a even layer of paint. Once cools down it makes a durable shell.

[Jaded]

Hi, I'm looking for the same paint code I think... Has anyone found the code? I think its a Fiat code, Bronze/Gold sprayed in a Matt Lacquer. I have curbed the wheel of mine... don't ask.... and I need to fix it asap. Any help even pointing me in the right direction would be sooooo appreciated!