Subject	Make sure you have a LOT of time... it took me about 3
Posted by	Scotts94z32 on July 09, 2003 at 3:47 PM
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In Reply To	What powder did you use for the chrome? Any Hi-res shots? posted by MugenRacer on July 09, 2003 at 03:42 PM
Message	hours per wheel, and you obviously need a big oven. Caswell Plating company, [ http://www.caswellplating.com/infoform.htm ] see above, (good products, lousy customer service). It is their chrome color, I don't use the clearcoat... SS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius--and a lot of courage--to move in the opposite direction.”
Follow Ups	Don't try this at home... Powdercoating of wheels inside... - Scotts94z32 15:39:51 07/09/03 this was a DIY project? whered you get the supplies? (n/m) - 300zx300zx300zx 15:42:31 07/09/03 Yes, DIY. I bought the supplies from Caswell Company - Scotts94z32 15:44:26 07/09/03 What powder did you use for the chrome? Any Hi-res shots? - MugenRacer 15:42:31 07/09/03 nooooo (n/m) - Guapo 15:46:31 07/09/03 pix were too big... I'll see if I can't get high res when - Scotts94z32 15:48:58 07/09/03 No? (n/m) - MugenRacer 17:15:45 07/09/03 no (n/m) - Guapo 17:43:25 07/09/03 2nd (n/m) - Spee 22:45:56 07/09/03 I meant why? - MugenRacer 08:36:06 07/10/03 Make sure you have a LOT of time... it took me about 3 - Scotts94z32 15:47:24 07/09/03 I have a place that will do it if I bring them the powder (n/m) - MugenRacer 17:17:14 07/09/03 for how much? the powders are cheap, and WERE buy 1 get 1 - Scotts94z32 21:50:17 07/09/03 $25 each for 1 stage, $35 for base clear - MugenRacer 08:33:32 07/10/03 *golf clap* good work (n/m) - Red ZX (SoCal) 15:43:37 07/09/03 Not too shabby, can't wait to see pics on the car. (n/m) - Sportzcoop 15:48:33 07/09/03 Looks great, I like the chrome touch - ZLover4Life 15:50:05 07/09/03 looks nice... (n/m) - Scotts94z32 21:43:26 07/09/03 why would you try it at home... - ZEngineer 15:53:33 07/09/03 oh shut it... this was off time, i was here until 5am last - Scotts94z32 16:07:45 07/09/03 heh, the old "I was at work 'till 5am" stunt can slide with - ZEngineer 16:18:26 07/09/03 lol... you have found a sense-of-humor in your time off.. :) (n/m) - Scotts94z32 21:47:42 07/09/03 Speaking of powder coated rims? - ZBlacktt 15:54:13 07/09/03 hmmm.... sandblasting for a while would work, but they'd - Scotts94z32 16:06:58 07/09/03 or I could etch the PC away.... (n/m) - Scotts94z32 21:44:09 07/09/03 If you like those, people, you must love these. - 300zx300zx300zx 15:55:13 07/09/03 Nope, those are fugly. Please move along. (n/m) - Sportzcoop 16:02:52 07/09/03 No. - CaptK(ATL) 16:04:58 07/09/03 uh.... no... thank you drive through... (n/m) - Scotts94z32 16:05:44 07/09/03 Seriously, where did your parents go wrong? (n/m) - ni[X]it 16:06:36 07/09/03 Maybe the better part of him dribbled down his father's leg (n/m) - bassplayr 00:25:51 07/10/03 Is there a reason every picture you post looks like Stevie - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:27:55 07/09/03 In theory yes, those exact ones? NO. Chrome lip is way to - ENVYMYZ 17:26:45 07/09/03 did you snort paint chips as a child? (n/m) - Spee 22:47:16 07/09/03 Very nice. This post was one step above... - ni[X]it 16:06:15 07/09/03 thanks... no brown boxes in these pictures.... - Scotts94z32 16:08:43 07/09/03 very nice! (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 16:33:23 07/09/03 When are you starting your new wheel business? SWEET ma (n/m) - Z-Freak 17:03:38 07/09/03 Thats the kind of dedication I'M talking about. Good work! (n/m) - DVDBURN (MD) 17:15:34 07/09/03 thanks... >>> - Scotts94z32 21:51:57 07/09/03 props on the powerdercoating its a PITA - SL103 17:49:52 07/09/03 same price for the "dual" coloring like I did? (n/m) - Scotts94z32 21:45:42 07/09/03 local guy does it for 30 or 40 bucks a wheel.. - fourZero 18:07:19 07/09/03 i'd pay the 30/40 next time over this DIY to be honest... - Scotts94z32 21:48:41 07/09/03 what I want to know is - vitaminz 19:50:07 07/09/03 in wood, styrofoam, or metal... almost everything else is - Scotts94z32 21:46:52 07/09/03 I can't wait to see pics on your car, I have those wheels - Xi0nX4 (ohio) 22:39:29 07/09/03
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