Gunmetal is good. I was this close to doing mine when I bought the Re01R's. Def on my list for next tire change around tho.

 

i was going to do black but we've determined that might be a bit much...so a gunmetal will probably look really good....I'd love to do a black chrome type like the wheels on my Mazda but that probably wont be cheap to do lol

 

It is a small shop here in Tampa called Hot Wheels ( http://permatouchsystem.com/content/page/wheel_repair ) were Greg repairs rims as well as other things. The complex where he is located is a bit scary BUT when I pulled in to check out the place, there was a gorgeous Z06 having a rear rim repaired. The rims are now gloss black with rays valve stems and CR lugs. It adds some attitude to the S and now I can start playing with the caliper colors (Rio or NFR.)

J

 

mine never got above 93-ish and my foot was in it quite bit here and there.

when i get my new FAL fans I should be in business full time.


those thinking about powdercoating their wheels: check your retailer/provider as there are a ton of new colors and finishes...some cost a little extra but you would be amazed at the choices available now....find a good shop and ask to see sample books

 

rio would be hot Joe !!!!

a nice offset color to the red

 

That is what I am betting on! I have the lf caliper in NFR and it looks good with the rims and car but needs a stronger break. I ordered some Rio the other day thinking this was going to be the case @ twice the price of the NFR - Should be here Wednesday so Thursday will be the decision day and that weekend will be disassembly/paint day!

J

 

stock automotive paint aint going to cut it IMHO

it needs to be at least a high temp paint, powdercoat or an epoxy of some kind. i would suspect that automotive paint will not be able to handle the heat. they make a kick ass metallic yellow powder coat (jeff/todd/some damn body) had a valve cover done in this color for sale for a good long while...it looked KILLER it finally sold and went on a spa s2000 i think.

BTW I just contacted the company you posted about maybe repolishing my lips and coating my matte wheels

 

if you dont mind me asking, what was your cost per rim for getting the powdercoating done?

 

Greg charged me $90 per to clean/debur/fix the road rash which also included the powder coating...

J

 

nice