Powder Coating Color Question (Gunmetal)

Nordstat · 01-10-2013, 09:37 PM

Hey all,

I recently had my ZCP rep wheels PCed at Worco Powder Coating in Long Beach. They did a Steel Gray from Cardinal (http://www.cardinalpaint.com/product...cid=2&cctid=12 code T028-GR02) as they thought that would be close to gunmetal. After receiving the wheels, the color is definitely a dark gray, not a metallic (and certainly a bit darker) as gunmetal should be. There was an issue with the original PC job, so they need to be blasted and redone anyway.

Does anyone have experience with Worco or have a suggestion to an alternative powder manufacturer / color to use aside from cardinal? I am trying for the look of the attached pic. I have done some research, but as we all know, an internet color sample from a company's website is not a good indication of the final result. Should an experienced powder coater be able to customize a color like that? Also, has anyone had PCing done in gunmetal and get a result like that below? I have no experience with PCing, so I reach out to you!

Thank you!

M3forMe · 01-10-2013, 09:56 PM

I can't help but when you find out and get it done, please share. I want to copy you. That looks killer. Nice choice.

Nordstat · 01-11-2013, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3forMe

I can't help but when you find out and get it done, please share. I want to copy you. That looks killer. Nice choice.

Either no one knows or no one cares...

M3forMe · 01-11-2013, 03:18 PM

I would try Tom at EAS. When I was there last they were sending some ZCP wheels out for a customer. They may be able to help.

GOLFFRR · 01-11-2013, 03:30 PM

^^+1 Tom@EAS should be able to help you or point you in the right direction

I want gunmetal 359M wheels!!

tom @ eas · 01-11-2013, 04:03 PM

We can do that. Here's Gunmetal:

Nordstat · 02-02-2013, 07:05 PM

So for those interested, I had the wheels redone my Nu-Tec in Anaheim. The powder color is Anthracite and it is the PERFECT gunmetal IMHO. It is light enough to contract with the tires but dark enough to offset a light color car. Unbelievable finish too...super lacquered look. I'll post pics when the sun comes out again.

Nordstat · 02-10-2013, 03:23 PM

I have been waiting for the weather to get non-overcast, but its not in the cards right now. Here are some shots of Nu-Tec's Anthracite PC with clear coat. Its a bit darker in pics than in person due to the darker sky, but you get the idea. Given my aforementioned specifications for my wheels, these are PERFECT in person.

Hope it helps!

chili cheese · 02-10-2013, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nordstat

So for those interested, I had the wheels redone my Nu-Tec in Anaheim. The powder color is Anthracite and it is the PERFECT gunmetal IMHO. It is light enough to contract with the tires but dark enough to offset a light color car. Unbelievable finish too...super lacquered look. I'll post pics when the sun comes out again.

Looks great!

What was the cost? Did it include tire dismount and remount/balance?

Nordstat · 02-10-2013, 08:45 PM

$220 with stripping and PC. I brought him the rims already dismounted. They do not dismount the tires.

Schom · 02-10-2013, 09:51 PM

Vogel would have been another paint to try. Cardinal is a cheap lower quality product.

They look nice redone.

HighandDry · 02-10-2013, 11:12 PM

Very nice.

I've read that these wheels are cast, but is powder coating safe on the 19" OEM which is forged?

Nordstat · 02-10-2013, 11:36 PM

Thank you!!!

Honestly, unless you hit something or have your car modded for Le Mans, you will never know the difference in strength between PC and non PC. Any fractures or failures would likely be the result of a factory defect rather than a PC-related problem.

OC3 · 02-11-2013, 04:09 PM

OP, those look great!

Ghetto2315 · 02-11-2013, 05:27 PM

I can' see but are you using the stock black lugs?

Nordstat · 02-11-2013, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

I can' see but are you using the stock black lugs?

Thanks!

Yessir. They are the stock bolts. Can't even see em with the rims.

chili cheese · 02-12-2013, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nordstat

$220 with stripping and PC. I brought him the rims already dismounted. They do not dismount the tires.

Thanks!

BLACK OPS · 02-15-2013, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We can do that. Here's Gunmetal:

Tom,

I'm not in the area, what are my options to get a set of these?

Thanks!

brandons · 02-18-2013, 10:18 AM

Looks great! You think it goes well with Jerez Black?

Nordstat · 02-18-2013, 12:54 PM

I would PM Tom about the wheels...

As for these on black, I think they look good on white due to the contrast. I would probably look for something a bit lighter for black. That's just my $0.02.

01-10-2013, 09:37 PM	#1
Nordstat Second Lieutenant Drives: e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 231 iTrader: (0)	Powder Coating Color Question (Gunmetal) Hey all, I recently had my ZCP rep wheels PCed at Worco Powder Coating in Long Beach. They did a Steel Gray from Cardinal (http://www.cardinalpaint.com/product...cid=2&cctid=12 code T028-GR02) as they thought that would be close to gunmetal. After receiving the wheels, the color is definitely a dark gray, not a metallic (and certainly a bit darker) as gunmetal should be. There was an issue with the original PC job, so they need to be blasted and redone anyway. Does anyone have experience with Worco or have a suggestion to an alternative powder manufacturer / color to use aside from cardinal? I am trying for the look of the attached pic. I have done some research, but as we all know, an internet color sample from a company's website is not a good indication of the final result. Should an experienced powder coater be able to customize a color like that? Also, has anyone had PCing done in gunmetal and get a result like that below? I have no experience with PCing, so I reach out to you! Thank you! Attached Images
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01-10-2013, 09:56 PM	#2
M3forMe M3 Dreamin' Drives: 13 E92 - AW Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orange Posts: 416 iTrader: (0)	I can't help but when you find out and get it done, please share. I want to copy you. That looks killer. Nice choice. __________________ 2013 AW/BLK - DCT, Comp/Cold/Prem Mods - IND Beauty kit, CF Roundels, CF Splitters, AiB Angel Eyes, EAS Exhaust Tips

01-11-2013, 03:18 PM	#4
M3forMe M3 Dreamin' Drives: 13 E92 - AW Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orange Posts: 416 iTrader: (0)	I would try Tom at EAS. When I was there last they were sending some ZCP wheels out for a customer. They may be able to help. __________________ 2013 AW/BLK - DCT, Comp/Cold/Prem Mods - IND Beauty kit, CF Roundels, CF Splitters, AiB Angel Eyes, EAS Exhaust Tips

01-11-2013, 03:30 PM	#5
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01-11-2013, 04:03 PM	#6
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02-02-2013, 07:05 PM	#7
Nordstat Second Lieutenant Drives: e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 231 iTrader: (0)	So for those interested, I had the wheels redone my Nu-Tec in Anaheim. The powder color is Anthracite and it is the PERFECT gunmetal IMHO. It is light enough to contract with the tires but dark enough to offset a light color car. Unbelievable finish too...super lacquered look. I'll post pics when the sun comes out again. __________________ 2010 e90 M3 =

02-10-2013, 03:23 PM	#8
Nordstat Second Lieutenant Drives: e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 231 iTrader: (0)	I have been waiting for the weather to get non-overcast, but its not in the cards right now. Here are some shots of Nu-Tec's Anthracite PC with clear coat. Its a bit darker in pics than in person due to the darker sky, but you get the idea. Given my aforementioned specifications for my wheels, these are PERFECT in person. Hope it helps! Attached Images __________________ 2010 e90 M3 =

02-10-2013, 08:45 PM	#10
Nordstat Second Lieutenant Drives: e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 231 iTrader: (0)	$220 with stripping and PC. I brought him the rims already dismounted. They do not dismount the tires. __________________ 2010 e90 M3 =

02-10-2013, 09:51 PM	#11
Schom Private Drives: 2008 m3 e92 6mt Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Minnesooooota Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Vogel would have been another paint to try. Cardinal is a cheap lower quality product. They look nice redone.

02-10-2013, 11:12 PM	#12
HighandDry Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	Very nice. I've read that these wheels are cast, but is powder coating safe on the 19" OEM which is forged?

02-10-2013, 11:36 PM	#13
Nordstat Second Lieutenant Drives: e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 231 iTrader: (0)	Thank you!!! Honestly, unless you hit something or have your car modded for Le Mans, you will never know the difference in strength between PC and non PC. Any fractures or failures would likely be the result of a factory defect rather than a PC-related problem. __________________ 2010 e90 M3 =

02-11-2013, 04:09 PM	#14
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,737 iTrader: (0)	OP, those look great! __________________ 2013 E92 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP 2011 E90 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP (Gone - traded in) 2008 E90 M3 Jerez Black 6MT (Gone - End of Lease)

02-11-2013, 05:27 PM	#15
Ghetto2315 Captain Drives: Like I Stole It... Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 805 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 E92 [3.20] 2010 GENESIS COUPE ... [5.00] 2001 JEEP WRANGLER ... [5.00]	I can' see but are you using the stock black lugs?

02-18-2013, 10:18 AM	#19
brandons Private Drives: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	Looks great! You think it goes well with Jerez Black?

02-18-2013, 12:54 PM	#20
Nordstat Second Lieutenant Drives: e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 231 iTrader: (0)	I would PM Tom about the wheels... As for these on black, I think they look good on white due to the contrast. I would probably look for something a bit lighter for black. That's just my $0.02. __________________ 2010 e90 M3 =

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