Let the Powdercoating - & Spring - Begin

[REZXPERT]

startin up the powdercoating process tomorrow. having the stock rims (&weights) removed from the tires, powerwashing them, and getting them sandblasted. I spoke to Quy (Quy's Powdercoating, Brampton) again and he reaffirmed sandblasting for relatively new wheels IF you're doing two coats or more (ie, powdercoat + clearcoat) which i'm doing. haven't decided on an exact colour but i'm leaning towards a "metallic" black now. anyways, i'll keep you posted. once i get them back (a week or two i'm hoping), they're being installed ASAP. i know it's still early but i'm moving down the street from work this week and investing in snowshoes:bana2

pics to follow.

[kid_icarus]

looking forward to seeing what you get done up.

i'll most likely go black too in a month or so.

i'm deciding between two places now because i'm gonna definitely get the sandblast done

most likely gonna go with total inspec in milton
or beyers bush in sauga

i just hope they have the color i want.

i want a glossy black or semi gloss black

joe, you gonna get them blasted?

[Unoriginalusername]

how much is the blasting?

[REZXPERT]

looking forward to seeing what you get done up.

i'll most likely go black too in a month or so.

i'm deciding between two places now because i'm gonna definitely get the sandblast done

most likely gonna go with total inspec in milton
or beyers bush in sauga

i just hope they have the color i want.

i want a glossy black or semi gloss black

joe, you gonna get them blasted?

yes sir. i can probably save a couple of hundred bucks by doing one coat only (w/o clearcoat) but i wouldn't compromise quality on rims.

man, black would look mint on your red ride.

[Unoriginalusername]

x2 on the black for red combo idea

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/l34l2l2y/PICT0006.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/l34l2l2y/PICT0007.jpg

[REZXPERT]

x2 on the black for red combo idea

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/l34l2l2y/PICT0006.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/l34l2l2y/PICT0007.jpg

that is solid:) sell that guy a lowering kit though.

James, where do you find these pics??

[Unoriginalusername]

that is solid:) sell that guy a lowering kit though.

James, where do you find these pics??

Official true red speed post :chuckle
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=75369.0

[sauga_kid]

^Looks like Cali to me:chuckle

[Unoriginalusername]

^Looks like Cali to me:chuckle

Irvine/Diamond Bar- So cal according to the guys profile :chuckle

[Wild Weasel]

I've seen wheels done without clearcoating and they just don't look good to me. They look unfinished.

[Unoriginalusername]

I've seen wheels done without clearcoating and they just don't look good to me. They look unfinished.

unless you want that mat/flat look which i like sometimes.... like here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/IMG_1052-small.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/IMG_1058-small.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/IMG_1059-small.jpg

[REZXPERT]

unless you want that mat/flat look which i like sometimes.... like here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/IMG_1052-small.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/IMG_1058-small.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/IMG_1059-small.jpg

not feelin matte black on stock black mica. unless u threw those on that matte black wrx in another thread. like the red calipers though, doin that up for sure.

[Wild Weasel]

Yeah... I just don't like it.

[REZXPERT]

Official true red speed post :chuckle
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=75369.0

question: do you know of a black mica post anywhere?? or do you or i have to start one?

[kid_icarus]

hrmnnn

WW- hopefully that's not the case =( gonna get a mirror/glossy look so hopefully it doesn't look like a can of paint was just dumped onto it lol. it won't be going matte... i think true red is too "shiny" and "bright" of a color to go with a matte look...


UU - sandblasting is going to cost me about 10-15 bucks if i do it in milton.
total in spec said they would drop it off at the sandblasters across the street and the lady there would be happy to do it for 10-15 a wheel.
then total in spec will charge me about $50 a wheel.
So in essence i'll pay about 275-325 for the whole ordeal.
or buyers bush will charge me $75/wheel for sandblast AND powdercoat... therefore $300 flat...

so essentially same thing

haha UU if you see any 'glossy/mirro' black rims powdercoated on a true red let me know lol

[Unoriginalusername]

question: do you know of a black mica post anywhere?? or do you or i have to start one?

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=74745.0

[sauga_kid]

Irvine/Diamond Bar- So cal according to the guys profile :chuckle

Thought it looked familiar, went to school by there.

[Unoriginalusername]

hrmnnn

WW- hopefully that's not the case =( gonna get a mirror/glossy look so hopefully it doesn't look like a can of paint was just dumped onto it lol. it won't be going matte... i think true red is too "shiny" and "bright" of a color to go with a matte look...


UU - sandblasting is going to cost me about 10-15 bucks if i do it in milton.
total in spec said they would drop it off at the sandblasters across the street and the lady there would be happy to do it for 10-15 a wheel.
then total in spec will charge me about $50 a wheel.
So in essence i'll pay about 275-325 for the whole ordeal.
or buyers bush will charge me $75/wheel for sandblast AND powdercoat... therefore $300 flat...

so essentially same thing

haha UU if you see any 'glossy/mirro' black rims powdercoated on a true red let me know lol

I'll keep my eyes open for you but you and rezpert need to get out more often lol :chuckle

[REZXPERT]

I'll keep my eyes open for you but you and rezpert need to get out more often lol :chuckle

we do. our meets are at the country club. sorry.

[Unoriginalusername]

we do. our meets are at the country club. sorry.

:chuckle

[kid_icarus]

my main vehicle for commuting is the go train
unfortunately
it's got crappy seats
terrible acceleration
squeaky suspension
little legroom

and absolutely no turbo....

unfortunately by the time i get home
getting out more often is just not fun anymore

[REZXPERT]

today: tires dismounted from rims, $30/set, KalTire, Whitby. dropped off my stock wheels for sandblasting @Blastal in Brampton - $50/ea, should be ready in a few days. saw Quy @ Quy's coating before that to choose my powdercoat colour: black base w/ metallic silver coat & clear coat - $250, as advertised on another thread. hope it was the right choice..... and hope the quality is 100%. earmarking easter weekend - snow or not - for the install & painting the calipers red too.

[Unoriginalusername]

today: tires dismounted from rims, $30/set, KalTire, Whitby. dropped off my stock wheels for sandblasting @Blastal in Brampton - $50/ea, should be ready in a few days (dealt w/ Ernie... nice enough guy). saw Quy @ Quy's coating before that to choose my powdercoat colour: black base w/ metallic silver coat & clear coat - $250, as advertised on another thread. hope it was the right choice..... and hope the quality is 100%. earmarking easter weekend - snow or not - for the install & painting the calipers red too.

can't wait to see the finished product

[monty0501]

Looking forward to seeing it complete.
Quy's bro Loc charged my $100 cash on top for the clearcoat.
Gotta see some pics :)
Monty

[kid_icarus]

wow joe!
all that sounds like it's going to add up?

$50 sandblast for each tire seems slightly hefty though.

but i'm sure they do a good job
see if you can take some pics of the wheels after the sandblast =)

[REZXPERT]

wow joe!
all that sounds like it's going to add up?

$50 sandblast for each tire seems slightly hefty though.

but i'm sure they do a good job
see if you can take some pics of the wheels after the sandblast =)

you're right, $50/pop is pricey but these guys have done major contract work around the city so i'd rather pay more & leave it in experienced hands. besides, Quy threatened me if i came back w/ rims not finished w/ FINE sand.... which helps the powdercoat take better. keep that in mind if you're getting sandblasting done to your rims.

[RX9]

REZX, thats why you dont have time to come by:chuckle you are making me jealous, i want my rims back now.

[TurboEight]

any other options for sandblasting?

do you know if they can do a 2pcs wheel?

IE: Gramlights 57S-Pro?

[REZXPERT]

any other options for sandblasting?

do you know if they can do a 2pcs wheel?

IE: Gramlights 57S-Pro?

i'll ask Ernie @Blastal once he calls me back. can you post a pic of the Gramlight, please?

[REZXPERT]

REZX, thats why you dont have time to come by:chuckle you are making me jealous, i want my rims back now.

yeah yeah untrue:chuckle once i'm done w/ my move this w/e, i'll pass by your store for sure, Bernie. or maybe i'll wait till the summers are on so i can rub it in.

[RX9]

yeah yeah untrue:chuckle once i'm done w/ my move this w/e, i'll pass by your store for sure, Bernie. or maybe i'll wait till the summers are on so i can rub it in.


no problem, i gonna prepare some counterfeit cash then.:chuckle

[REZXPERT]

no problem, i gonna prepare some counterfeit cash then.:chuckle

i always knew you & Vlad were business partners

[TurboEight]

i'll ask Ernie @Blastal once he calls me back. can you post a pic of the Gramlight, please?

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/gram-lights-57spro-wheel-18x9-5x1143-p-10619.html

Here, Please help me check this

Thanks REZ!

[yellowmp5]

you're right, $50/pop is pricey but these guys have done major contract work around the city so i'd rather pay more & leave it in experienced hands. besides, Quy threatened me if i came back w/ rims not finished w/ FINE sand.... which helps the powdercoat take better. keep that in mind if you're getting sandblasting done to your rims.

hey~

when you get your wheels sand blasted, can u post up a quick snap?
do they look like these...? i was worried that mine are over sand blasted
(if that's a correct term)

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9438/dsc00878pc3.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7442/dsc00879po5.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4418/dsc01564xq3.jpg

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8235/dsc01565wx3.jpg

[TurboEight]

my rx8 wheels look like that..

[REZXPERT]

hey~

when you get your wheels sand blasted, can u post up a quick snap?
do they look like these...? i was worried that mine are over sand blasted
(if that's a correct term)

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9438/dsc00878pc3.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7442/dsc00879po5.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4418/dsc01564xq3.jpg

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8235/dsc01565wx3.jpg

they probably didn't use fine sand during the blasting process. i'm still waiting on mine... should be done this week. i'll post pics, but they'll be completed pics, ie after powdercoating ... won't be able to see them after they're blasted.

[REZXPERT]

in dire need of a car wash...... & armour all! but overall, happy w/ Quy's Coating..

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/IMG_0559.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/IMG_0573.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/IMG_0584.jpg

[mleblond]

whats up with the sparkles? Not sure I would want that. Is that only the clear coat that has sparkles?

EDIT: Looks nice btw :) just need to spary paint the caps ;)

[REZXPERT]

whats up with the sparkles? Not sure I would want that. Is that only the clear coat that has sparkles?

EDIT: Looks nice btw :) just need to spary paint the caps ;)

it's not that metallic looking.... the cam flash exaggerated it (i knew that would be the first comment!:chuckle) but i did go w/ metallic in the clearcoat b/c plain black wasn't what i was aiming for. i'll take more pics once the car is washed and the tires are glossed a bit.

[Garu]

Looks nice.

[RX9]

nice done, joseph. they should look even better on mine.:chuckle

[Unoriginalusername]

nice work, more pixies

[kid_icarus]

definitely good job joe.
i'm envious. .i haven't seen my rims since november.... they're still wrapped up lol

can't wait to see these things in person

[REZXPERT]

whats up with the sparkles? Not sure I would want that. Is that only the clear coat that has sparkles?

EDIT: Looks nice btw :) just need to spary paint the caps ;)

why?? this is the look i was aiming for:chuckle

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/bt000169_615560.jpg

[RX9]

why?? this is the look i was aiming for:chuckle

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/bt000169_615560.jpg

i am going to get a Impact Wrench and master key of the nut lock. wait, is there any security cam?:chuckle

[doughboyr6]

i want to powdercoat my calipers....but cannot afford to not have a car for a week.

[SonicBoy]

i want to powdercoat my calipers....but cannot afford to not have a car for a week.

How about buy another set from the wreckers and get them done then swapped out?:pop

[doughboyr6]

i thought about that before.....but then at that point, i'm investing so much extra $ it doesn't make sense...and i'm usually a little reserved when it comes to used parts, more so when its the brakes.

[dj_chinaman2097]

The powercoating job looks great. Can't wait to see some more pics.

[REZXPERT]

The powercoating job looks great. Can't wait to see some more pics.

thanks, but are you referring to my Ferrari or my winter beater (MPS)?:chuckle

[REZXPERT]

pics II, compliments of Sunoco Touch Free....

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/IMG_0619.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/IMG_0615.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/IMG_0591.jpg

[Garu]

Now that is one awesome looking vehicle.
Oh man oh man, how I want to paint my calipers.

[REZXPERT]

Now that is one awesome looking vehicle.
Oh man oh man, how I want to paint my calipers.

thanks dude:)

[kid_icarus]

Now that is one awesome looking vehicle.
Oh man oh man, how I want to paint my calipers.

yeah i agree.

looks super wicked clean.
i haven't seen my ms3 that clean in almost 5 months now.
the wheels looks excellent

i wanna paint my calipers too for sure just haven't gotten around to doing it lol. i'm suprised you didn't paint them black with ur all black theme =)

so joe... what did all the final costs come to broken down?

[SonicBoy]

See, those centre caps in Silver just set it off!:chuckle

[dj_chinaman2097]

What paint did you use for your calipers (VHT, Duplicolor, etc)? They look really well done. Great match with the powerdercoated rims.

[Unoriginalusername]

Dude your car is sick
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/rezlargeMPS.jpg

[chinsterr]

^^^^ damn, thats a really good pic

[BLKOUT]

pics II, compliments of Sunoco Touch Free....

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/IMG_0619.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/IMG_0615.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/IMG_0591.jpg

man, i love the look!

[kid_icarus]

Hey James,

can you photoshop black wheels just like joe's onto a true red ms3?

I'm debating whether to have mine powdercoated.

[Unoriginalusername]

Hey James,

can you photoshop black wheels just like joe's onto a true red ms3?

I'm debating whether to have mine powdercoated.

Didn't i already post these for you a week or so ago?

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=75369.0
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/l34l2l2y/PICT0006.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/l34l2l2y/PICT0007.jpg
http://www.fritchard.com/RX8Wheels.jpg

[kid_icarus]

lol you know what... you did!!! haha i'm friggin senile!! sorry bout that dude. i remeber those links.


sorry. i was thinking of something more "sexy" like joe's pics....


i'm not so sure about how black looks on red.....
i think gunmetal might actually be better...
dang it...

[TurboEight]

very nice, I need my new wheels NOW!

[REZXPERT]

yeah i agree.

looks super wicked clean.
i haven't seen my ms3 that clean in almost 5 months now.
the wheels looks excellent

i wanna paint my calipers too for sure just haven't gotten around to doing it lol. i'm suprised you didn't paint them black with ur all black theme =)

so joe... what did all the final costs come to broken down?

$250 powdercoat, incl clearcoat & metallic + $200 sandblast. not cheap but i'm happy w/ the final work. preserves the OEM look... i'm not into bastardizing our car, just enhancing..... like James enhances pics!!
nice work, man.

[REZXPERT]

What paint did you use for your calipers (VHT, Duplicolor, etc)? They look really well done. Great match with the powerdercoated rims.

thanks. Dupli-colour, $25, Crappy Tire.

[Unoriginalusername]

$250 powdercoat, incl clearcoat & metallic + $200 sandblast. not cheap but i'm happy w/ the final work. preserves the OEM look... i'm not into bastardizing our car, just enhancing..... like James enhances pics!!
nice work, man.

x2 thats my approach too with car mods. I've always liked the last gen m3 since it had enhancements that looked better then the regular 3 but nothing individually stood out enough for you to be able to put your finger on it. thats kind of my plan with the ms3

thanks for the compliments on the PS work, it is alot easier now that you have some good pics from a good camera :chuckle

[RX9]

hey joe, did u spray or brush on the paint? looks great.

[REZXPERT]

hey joe, did u spray or brush on the paint? looks great.

thanks. brushed on. more accurate, better quality-look.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/caliper.html

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/can_caliper.jpg

[Broli]

wow, the rims look great, i wasn't expecting to like it, because i dont like the MS3 rims, but the stealth look of the car is awesome!!!

nice work!

[RX9]

thanks. brushed on. more accurate, better quality-look.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/caliper.html

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/can_caliper.jpg

thanks, i will brush mine this spring, and i may go for gold color or blue, make a little difference. :chuckle

[kid_icarus]

thanks. brushed on. more accurate, better quality-look.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/caliper.html

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/can_caliper.jpg

nice i think i'll be doing the red too.
didn't know there was a cool little kit that made it that easy.

joe, did you only need to remove your wheel and that's it?
is the caliper painted all around? or just the visible parts?

[mleblond]

Love this pic by far. Keep up the good work.


Dude your car is sick
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/rezlargeMPS.jpg

[REZXPERT]

nice i think i'll be doing the red too.
didn't know there was a cool little kit that made it that easy.

joe, did you only need to remove your wheel and that's it?
is the caliper painted all around? or just the visible parts?

wheels off only, ie visible parts. too much of a PITA otherwise. painting
'Brembo' with liquid paper as the finisher was my original goal:chuckle

[REZXPERT]

Love this pic by far. Keep up the good work.

UnoriginalUsername was da man on this fancy artwork. there's a side business for ya, James!

[mleblond]

Makes a great background picture for the computer, just need higher resolution :complain


UnoriginalUsername was da man on this fancy artwork. there's a side business for ya, James!

[theurgy]

Yeah debating real hard about getting dark grey or a carbon type of powdercoat for my Cosmic Blue Mica Speed3...

[Fobio]

you think Quy would/could do a flat bronze finish?

[Unoriginalusername]

you think Quy would/could do a flat bronze finish?

http://quyscoating.com/metallicchart.pdf

[REZXPERT]

Quy's primo to deal with.. good guy, top notch craftmanship.

(btw, if anyone's interested in swapping their OEM MPS wheels for my black powercoated OEM's, let me know. they're mint, i'm just contemplating another colour)

[Unoriginalusername]

Quy's primo to deal with.. good guy, top notch craftmanship.

(btw, if anyone's interested in swapping their OEM MPS wheels for my black powercoated OEM's, let me know. they're mint, i'm just contemplating another colour)

+1 for Quy