Hydrodipping?

wildwestm3 · 10-01-2018, 02:49 PM

So, I have my flame suit on just in case! I am thinking of having the face of my ZCP wheels hydrodipped in carbon fiber. The barrels will be gloss black. Has anyone done this and if so any pictures? My only concern is that there is so much contour to the wheels that I'm afraid it will stretch and look stupid. I saw a ZL1 Camaro at a car show where a guy did this with his wheels and it looked awesome. However, those wheels are considerably more flat than the ZCP wheels. Let me know your thoughts...

kevin @ eas · 10-01-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwestm3

So, I have my flame suit on just in case! I am thinking of having the face of my ZCP wheels hydrodipped in carbon fiber. The barrels will be gloss black. Has anyone done this and if so any pictures? My only concern is that there is so much contour to the wheels that I'm afraid it will stretch and look stupid. I saw a ZL1 Camaro at a car show where a guy did this with his wheels and it looked awesome. However, those wheels are considerably more flat than the ZCP wheels. Let me know your thoughts...

IMO Hydrodipping looks cool on more flat pieces like trim but something with a lot of contour like a 359 wheel dont think would turn out too nice.

Redd · 10-01-2018, 06:31 PM

Still looks fake to me

wildwestm3 · 10-01-2018, 08:32 PM

Yea, if it stretches around it would look awful...

roastbeef · 10-01-2018, 08:43 PM

Please don't.

LostPanda · 10-02-2018, 06:30 AM

Stahp. Just. Stahp.

dparm · 10-02-2018, 12:56 PM

I don't think people will even be able to see it. Spokes are too thin -- it might just look weird and like the wheels are dirty/covered in debris.

The whole idea of hydrodipping is stupid. It's no better than faux carbon wraps. Either get the real stuff or stick with what's already there.

6ixSpd · 10-03-2018, 08:21 AM

Stickers are for kids.

10-01-2018, 02:49 PM	#1
wildwestm3 Captain 215 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springboro OH iTrader: (2)	Hydrodipping? So, I have my flame suit on just in case! I am thinking of having the face of my ZCP wheels hydrodipped in carbon fiber. The barrels will be gloss black. Has anyone done this and if so any pictures? My only concern is that there is so much contour to the wheels that I'm afraid it will stretch and look stupid. I saw a ZL1 Camaro at a car show where a guy did this with his wheels and it looked awesome. However, those wheels are considerably more flat than the ZCP wheels. Let me know your thoughts... __________________ Thanks, Dave [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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10-01-2018, 06:31 PM	#3
Redd Brigadier General 3898 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Still looks fake to me
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10-01-2018, 08:32 PM	#4
wildwestm3 Captain 215 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springboro OH iTrader: (2)	Yea, if it stretches around it would look awful...
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dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3850 Rep 8,625 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	I don't think people will even be able to see it. Spokes are too thin -- it might just look weird and like the wheels are dirty/covered in debris. The whole idea of hydrodipping is stupid. It's no better than faux carbon wraps. Either get the real stuff or stick with what's already there. __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
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