Photoshop Request Bronze Wheels

3002 tii · 07-21-2015, 11:26 AM

Thinking of going back to 17" concave Arc-8's. Can anyone do a pchop on the pic below? I'm thinking of powder coating wheels to dark bronze.

UntzUntzUntz · 07-21-2015, 11:53 AM

I painted my Apex ARC-8's Bronze as well. I'll post pics soon.

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Btw you should def do this

Honorebel · 07-21-2015, 06:49 PM

These are bronze burst

UntzUntzUntz · 07-22-2015, 02:11 AM

Sorry don't have any proper photos at the moment. This new phone doesn't have my old photos so apologies on the dirty girl.

Anyway, I purchased them in hyper silver and then took it to a shop called "Sherman Way Auto Body" and the owner went out of his way to make a custom mix. After two weeks of discussing with him, we finalized to this color. Couldn't be happier. I didn't ask exactly but he'll make the same mix for you if you're interested.

3002 tii · 07-22-2015, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by UntzUntzUntz

Sorry don't have any proper photos at the moment. This new phone doesn't have my old photos so apologies on the dirty girl.

Anyway, I purchased them in hyper silver and then took it to a shop called "Sherman Way Auto Body" and the owner went out of his way to make a custom mix. After two weeks of discussing with him, we finalized to this color. Couldn't be happier. I didn't ask exactly but he'll make the same mix for you if you're interested.

That looks fantastic. Unfortunately I'm in the east coast and don't want to ship my wheels.

v3.2mc · 07-22-2015, 08:36 AM

RunZMC posted his coupe a while ago while with bronze csl-style wheels...

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showpost...3&postcount=30

I approve of your decision to go back to the 17" arc-8's. best combo you've had.

F360C · 07-22-2015, 02:16 PM

Plasti Dip Vintage gold.... not bronze but I thought I would post it up anyways.

IMG_1210 by Bryan Jason G., on Flickr

fullerra · 07-22-2015, 02:28 PM

How does the Plasti-Dip hold up to the heat, any peeling?

to the OP...
Do IT.... the 17's already look badass, the bronze color completes things.

F360C · 07-22-2015, 02:36 PM

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How does the Plasti-Dip hold up to the heat, any peeling?

So far so good... I have done 2 track days on them and multiple autox's and so far no peeling. The only issue I have is the brake dust from race pads (PFC08's) stains the plasti dip it you let it sit on the wheels for a couple weeks. I have just taken to washing the wheels asap after a track day/autox

But the best part is if you have a nick, stain or peel you can just respray the wheel pretty easily.

UntzUntzUntz · 07-22-2015, 03:52 PM

Yeah that's the best thing about plasti-dip. If it scrapes, spray right on, if it looks nasty, just peel it off and you're back to OEM look. Only thing you're limited to is the finish. Plasti-dip produces matte finishes. True, you can use some glossifier coating, but that's gonna start to look ratchet really fast. If you really want a nice glossy finish, either paint it or powder coat them.

3002 tii · 07-22-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fullerra

How does the Plasti-Dip hold up to the heat, any peeling?

to the OP...
Do IT.... the 17's already look badass, the bronze color completes things.

I do miss the days of running concave wide 17's with meaty tires...

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Originally Posted by F360C

So far so good... I have done 2 track days on them and multiple autox's and so far no peeling. The only issue I have is the brake dust from race pads (PFC08's) stains the plasti dip it you let it sit on the wheels for a couple weeks. I have just taken to washing the wheels asap after a track day/autox

But the best part is if you have a nick, stain or peel you can just respray the wheel pretty easily.

Thanks man, PD is certainly an option. Curious did you apply a clear coat?

F360C · 07-23-2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Thanks man, PD is certainly an option. Curious did you apply a clear coat?

I did the PD clear coat but I didnt put a alot on.... I just kept adding coats until i got a semi gloss finish. The more you coats the more glossy it gets. In my experience the clear coat helps protect the finish from the brake dust. I cant tell 100% for certain but I think the brake dust is only staining my finish in the areas where I went sort of light on the clear coat.

I would say give it a try... worst case you out $40 and some time with a pressure washer to spray of the PD. I think they even have a bronze color too

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UntzUntzUntz Lieutenant 129 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 21 M2 Comp Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Sorry don't have any proper photos at the moment. This new phone doesn't have my old photos so apologies on the dirty girl. Anyway, I purchased them in hyper silver and then took it to a shop called "Sherman Way Auto Body" and the owner went out of his way to make a custom mix. After two weeks of discussing with him, we finalized to this color. Couldn't be happier. I didn't ask exactly but he'll make the same mix for you if you're interested. Attached Images
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UntzUntzUntz Lieutenant 129 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 21 M2 Comp Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Yeah that's the best thing about plasti-dip. If it scrapes, spray right on, if it looks nasty, just peel it off and you're back to OEM look. Only thing you're limited to is the finish. Plasti-dip produces matte finishes. True, you can use some glossifier coating, but that's gonna start to look ratchet really fast. If you really want a nice glossy finish, either paint it or powder coat them.
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