Powder coated wheels... what's the most common finish? - LotusTalk

kabinski · 05-06-2009, 09:33 AM

I'm hopefully picking up my first Elise tomorrow. The first thing I'm going to do is powder coat the wheels and rear diffuser. What seems to be the most common finish... flat/satin/semi/gloss? What is the finish on the wheels included with the factory "black package"?

The car I'm hopefully getting is ardent red, in case anyone wants to share their opinion on what may look best. I'm thinking satin would be the ticket. Any suggestions?

VisualEchos · 05-06-2009, 10:00 AM

I would say that the most common finish for tracked cars is flat/satin black, for obvious reasons, but dark bronze would probably match the brake-dust better...haha.

I'm not too much on powder coating, but Diamond Black Clear (a BBS color) would look smokin' on AR. It's like silver with clear black painted over the top (not actually, but that's what it looks like). The reflections that this color produces are second to none, period. Here's a pic of my old STi with this color wheel, just imagine it on red...WOW.

kabinski · 05-06-2009, 10:06 AM

Thanks for the idea and the pic. That looks great on your STi.

If anyone else has pics they'd like to share of their powder coated wheels, please post them and the finish you chose.

chapster5 · 05-06-2009, 10:06 AM

Gloss Black, with a Matt Black diffuser

looks stunning

Z-dculus · 05-06-2009, 11:31 AM

and.....read this thread before you take it anywhere. (my little slice of nightmare

)

Post-powdercoating question

kabinski · 05-06-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-dculus

and.....read this thread before you take it anywhere. (my little slice of nightmare

)

Post-powdercoating question

Thanks for the heads up. I was actually reading that earlier today.

Monsi · 05-06-2009, 12:55 PM

PINK!

chapster5 · 05-06-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monsi

PINK!

Yeh then XTN will be happy

Monsi · 05-06-2009, 01:00 PM

well it would of worked out perfectly if his car was candy red

elisesile · 05-06-2009, 01:33 PM

Flat black with teflon. Just got the wheels and diffuser done a couple weeks ago.

jrstewart83 · 05-31-2009, 04:33 PM

Semi gloss flat black. Wish i would have done it sooner.Not sure if i will do the diffuser or go cf aftermarket though.
PowderCoat KG Elise rims

elisesile · 05-31-2009, 06:30 PM

My diffuser in teflon...

kabinski · 06-02-2009, 09:22 AM

Got 'em back last week. Here's how they turned out. Semi-gloss wheels and flat black diffuser.

chapster5 · 06-02-2009, 11:23 AM

Looks coool

Definatly suites the car

05-06-2009, 09:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
kabinski Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 51	Powder coated wheels... what's the most common finish? I'm hopefully picking up my first Elise tomorrow. The first thing I'm going to do is powder coat the wheels and rear diffuser. What seems to be the most common finish... flat/satin/semi/gloss? What is the finish on the wheels included with the factory "black package"? The car I'm hopefully getting is ardent red, in case anyone wants to share their opinion on what may look best. I'm thinking satin would be the ticket. Any suggestions? __________________ kabinski

05-06-2009, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
VisualEchos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,015 Images: 3	I would say that the most common finish for tracked cars is flat/satin black, for obvious reasons, but dark bronze would probably match the brake-dust better...haha. I'm not too much on powder coating, but Diamond Black Clear (a BBS color) would look smokin' on AR. It's like silver with clear black painted over the top (not actually, but that's what it looks like). The reflections that this color produces are second to none, period. Here's a pic of my old STi with this color wheel, just imagine it on red...WOW. __________________ My Car

05-06-2009, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
kabinski Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 51	Thanks for the idea and the pic. That looks great on your STi. If anyone else has pics they'd like to share of their powder coated wheels, please post them and the finish you chose. __________________ kabinski

05-06-2009, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
chapster5 Photochopper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside, UK Posts: 2,639 Images: 6	Gloss Black, with a Matt Black diffuser looks stunning __________________ http://www.chuforiagraphics.com/ FOR ALL YOUR GRAPHICS NEEDS CONTACT KEITH ON: sweetdaddydelicious (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

05-06-2009, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Z-dculus Derriere Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US OF A! Posts: 2,311	and.....read this thread before you take it anywhere. (my little slice of nightmare ) Post-powdercoating question __________________ 2006 KG-Sport Pack, LSD, TC, SS, RAC Monolites, Sector CF Roof, Carbon 3 Element Diffuser, V3 Panel eliminator (p-coated), Odyssey PC680, Boomerang , HIDs, CF Console, Multivex, Lotus Stage II, CF Zoom Rear View, Sector LidBone, Darth Holder (thanks Kestrel!), Sector 4Tress Harness Bar/CRD Mount, couple exige trim pieces- KGB Authenticated 2009 VeeDub Jetta (new kid on the block) 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic -(relegated to 'project car' status)

05-06-2009, 12:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Monsi Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,291 Images: 21	PINK! __________________ Dude, there's my car!

05-06-2009, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Monsi Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,291 Images: 21	well it would of worked out perfectly if his car was candy red __________________ Dude, there's my car!

05-06-2009, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
elisesile Also, my rug was stolen. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 218	Flat black with teflon. Just got the wheels and diffuser done a couple weeks ago. Attached Images __________________ 05 Lotus Elise S/T 06 Porsche Carrera S Coupe - for hauling kids and luggage

05-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
jrstewart83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 22	Semi gloss flat black. Wish i would have done it sooner.Not sure if i will do the diffuser or go cf aftermarket though. PowderCoat KG Elise rims __________________ ################################################## ######### '06 Elise KRYPTON? Green. Sports/Touring,Hardtop,Starshield,TC,HID 8000k. Soon to be SC! ################################################## ######### '04 Subaru Wrx Rally Blue Sport Wagon. Stage 2 Cobb AP,Turbo back exhaust, CAI. ################################################## #########

05-31-2009, 06:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
elisesile Also, my rug was stolen. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 218	My diffuser in teflon... Attached Images __________________ 05 Lotus Elise S/T 06 Porsche Carrera S Coupe - for hauling kids and luggage

06-02-2009, 09:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
kabinski Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 51	Got 'em back last week. Here's how they turned out. Semi-gloss wheels and flat black diffuser. Attached Images __________________ kabinski

06-02-2009, 11:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
chapster5 Photochopper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside, UK Posts: 2,639 Images: 6	Looks coool Definatly suites the car __________________ http://www.chuforiagraphics.com/ FOR ALL YOUR GRAPHICS NEEDS CONTACT KEITH ON: sweetdaddydelicious (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

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