Powder Coating Rims and Parts - photoshop

[Grif]

Am I wrong to say I don't like any of them?

[JHarris1385]

Hum...not wrong at all. I was picturing it a little different in my head. Maybe it is the shine to them that is throwing them off. I think the MTs (treadwrights) will make a difference too.

Thanks for the photoshop job!

[jmayer40]

I didn't know they could powdercoat Aluminum rims, thought they epoxied them..Powdercoating deals with some intense heat.. melt rims?

[ZEUS]

Per mystery request (these look best on the screen from which they were created - I did tone down the chrome sheen originally but my screen at work doesn't show much of that effect):

[Ldub]

IMO, & this is JUST my opinion, gold & bronze tones contrast with green, blue & black best, with red as a lesser candidate. (red & yellow are great)

White contrasts best with black, red, most shades of blue & some shades of lime green.

Lime green is total ZAP with orange...



Twiddle around with http://colorschemedesigner.com/ for some ideas...

Click on the "complement" icon.

[JHarris1385]

Thanks for the new photoshops! And the app.

Is there an easy step by step to do that in photoshop? I have had the program but never took the time to learn it correctly.

With all these new colors and the guy emailing me different ideas on his own too I might go a little more daring...a red or red with gold rim. I have not talked to him about a duo-color yet though but he really likes the white idea. He even offered to come to my house, bring a color packet, pick up the rims and tires, do the job and deliver for an extra $25 or a total of $300. He is about hour away!

[ZEUS]

I use Photoshop 6 which is old and basic but that is the version I learned on. I took a course a decade ago in Denver for my job. I'm sure I don't have the course materials around anymore tho.

I'm digging the white wheels with the red ring more than the other options here. I'd like to see it with the bigger meats but I am too busy here at the office.

[Triathlete]

Powder coating does not involve high heat. A lot of do it yourselfers use their kitchen oven to do small parts (including wheels)...unless you have one hellofan oven I don't see it melting aluminum.

[Ldub]

Powder coating does not involve high heat. A lot of do it yourselfers use their kitchen oven to do small parts (including wheels)...unless you have one hellofan oven I don't see it melting aluminum.

X2

most powder coating is cured between 4-500 F, aluminium melts somewhere in the neighborhood (depending upon alloys) of 1200 f.

[Riff Raff]

I'm digging the white wheels with the red ring more than the other options here. I'd like to see it with the bigger meats but I am too busy here at the office.

x2!!! The White wheels with Red Ring looks amazing!!! It definately compliments the Ironman color scheme. With Red background Center Caps, it would be total bad@ss.

I guess there could be two(2) versions using the White & Red color scheme:

A. As Zeus pictured, White with Red "RING". Outer edge in Red.
B. White with Red "OUTER DISH". Complete "rim dish" of wheel in Red with White interior spokes.

Thanx for your talent, Zeus!!!

[Scott Harness]

Powder coating does not involve high heat. A lot of do it yourselfers use their kitchen oven to do small parts (including wheels)...unless you have one hellofan oven I don't see it melting aluminum.

It WILL melt your center caps.We "experimented" with ONE of mine.Did not come out well! lol

[Riff Raff]

It WILL melt your center caps.We "experimented" with ONE of mine.Did not come out well! lol

Nah, don't make it harder than it has to be. The Center Caps themselves would NOT be powdercoated. For modifying the colored center portion of the Center Caps; i.e.-- Red background with White/Chrome "VX" logo, a precision-cut "vinyl decal" would be best!!!

Just visit your local signage company like "SIGNS NOW" (see your local Yellow Pages), and they can make a perfect size stick-on vinyl decal complete with colored background & VX logo emblazened on top. Simple; no muss, no fuss.

Then get "Gorilla" brand anodized Red lug nuts for the finished touch!!!

[JHarris1385]

Red lug nuts...now you are talking. I am starting to lean more towards that color combo now.

I initially wanted a black rims as I think those look great on the VX but since the black rim is so popular now, I began these ideas. I think the white rim is a pretty rare site.

Below were the two Ballistic rims I first considered.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ster&typ=Truck

http://www.rimslegend.com/Ballistic+...tic-enigma-813

But I am pretty set on the idea of utilizing the stock rim.
I think to make it look right you would need to match the white of the VX as close as possible. Or a RED rim with a white rim/inlay.

[ZEUS]

I looked at Ballistic rims for a while and ended up reading they have poor finishes that chip or flake. Just fyi.

[Mile High VX]

These might just do it...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-Re...Q5fAccessories