Top Gun Coatings FTMFW!!!

[CivicDXR]

Just got my wheels back from Top Gun Powdercoating. I brought my OEM wheels in for a gold powdercoat, and they did an awesome job for a very good price. I wanted the same crinkled texture as my old TE37s on my civic, and they said they could get a good texture using the matte clear finish. And boy did they ever.

Highly recommend them to anyone who needs powerdercoating done.

Here are the pics, one set without flash, other set with...

Excuse the crappy pics, they were taken with my phone, I'll get better camera pics up later.

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/7296/dsc00125nw7.jpg
http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/575/dsc001261bd4.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8982/dsc00127fm6.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1222/dsc00128fp9.jpg

[hussein]

These are for your truck?

Looks sick!!!

And damn, your phone takes pretty good pics.

[92_VTEC_lude]

how much did you pay for 4 wheels?
How long did they take to do those wheels?
look very nice
have their number handy?

[canadiandaytona]

did you prep them or did topgun?

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by hussein
These are for your truck?

Looks sick!!!

And damn, your phone takes pretty good pics.

Yes, they are for my truck, they are the stock 18's...



Originally posted by 92_VTEC_lude
how much did you pay for 4 wheels?
How long did they take to do those wheels?
look very nice
have their number handy?

Check your pm...



Originally posted by canadiandaytona
did you prep them or did topgun?

They did all the prep work, I brought them in dirty after I had the tires dismounted...

[Lo)2enz0]

how much was it?? i am thinking i wanna get some of mine done as well

[Machi]

I'd like to know how much it cost too..

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by Lo)2enz0
how much was it?? i am thinking i wanna get some of mine done as well

$450 for my set of 18's... that was strip, prepped, coated, and clear... price may vary depending on what you want, sizing, etc...

[tomt64]

Are TGC in Calgary? Looks very well done. :thumbsup:

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by tomt64
Are TGC in Calgary? Looks very well done. :thumbsup:

Yes, located in the northeast... don't know if I can post non-sponsor contact info, so just do a search on google and you should find it... ;)

[Kona9]

So nice man!

As per our previous discussion some time ago, I am thinking a nice set of gold wheels (20's) with proper tires with a chrome lip would look pretty good on my X.


One day...hopefully soon. Can't wait to see your wheel set on the Runner.


:thumbsup:

[naheed187]

looks good bro:bigpimp:

[naheed187]

looks good bro:bigpimp: :hitit:

[tomt64]

Im going to call them to se if they powdercoat vc's and IM's. Hopefully they will have powdercoating that will withstand the heat....

Edit: Checked the site, looks top notch!

[kragnorok]

I can vouch for TGC as well. I used to work for the Harley dealership off MacKnight, and we got all our powdercoating done there. They are super reasonable price wise I found, and do an excellent job with anything we threw at them. Considering most of the customers we dealt with were pretty picky, noone ever complained about any of the powdercoating work.

Just my 2 cents

[mekeni]

very very nice !!!:burnout: :burnout:

[GQBalla]

wow those look awesome!

and those will be so hawt on your truck!

[cocoabrova]

Looks good homie, are you going to mount them yet, or wait til spring?

[1-Bar]

Originally posted by cocoabrova
Looks good homie, are you going to mount them yet, or wait til spring?

haha, this post can be taken in a few different ways.....I'm sure they've been mounted one way or another.....:thumbsup:

[8Ball]

embrittlement gaurantee?

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by cocoabrova
Looks good homie, are you going to mount them yet, or wait til spring?



Originally posted by 1-Bar
haha, this post can be taken in a few different ways.....I'm sure they've been mounted one way or another.....:thumbsup:


hahahahahahaha...why do you think the one is already out of the plastic??

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by 1-Bar


haha, this post can be taken in a few different ways.....I'm sure they've been mounted one way or another.....:thumbsup:


Originally posted by EK 2.0






hahahahahahaha...why do you think the one is already out of the plastic??

Ohh yes, I think I see some white shiz on the plastic....HUUH:rofl:

[Kaos]

Loookinnn goooooodddd.
Maybe I should paint the 20's in black with a red lip? :dunno: :thumbsup:

[1-Bar]

^um no....

[CivicDXR]

thanks everyone, I'm just really happy with the way they turned out... and if I was 'mounting' them like u dirty pervs said I was, then I'd leave the plastic on it so it wouldn't get dirty :poosie:


Originally posted by Kaos
Loookinnn goooooodddd.
Maybe I should paint the 20's in black with a red lip? :dunno: :thumbsup:

dude, u drive a BMW, not a japanese car... :angel:

only lip u should be getting in that pimp ass truck is ____. :devil:

or maybe a big fat polished one...

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by CivicDXR
thanks everyone, I'm just really happy with the way they turned out... and if I was 'mounting' them like u dirty pervs said I was, then I'd leave the plastic on it so it wouldn't get dirty :poosie:


but Rich, if they were still in plastic you wouldn't be able to comment on the "Volk like texture"...;)

[gpomp]

saw these in person :bigpimp:

[Justing]

look great!!:bigpimp:

Is there an advantage to having that "crinkle" finish or is it just preference?

[b18c1]

how much would it be to get a valve cover done?

[turbolaser]

can you get a betta pic of where the valve stem goes it looks a lil dry aruond there and the lugs thanks

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by Justing
look great!!:bigpimp:

Is there an advantage to having that "crinkle" finish or is it just preference?

it was just personal preference since my Volks on my civic were like that... and its less maintenance, i don't have to worry about surface scratches and shiet like if it was a smooth finish...

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by turbolaser
can you get a betta pic of where the valve stem goes it looks a lil dry aruond there and the lugs thanks

you are seeing right, it is not as thick in those areas, but I don't really mind, because my lugs will be in there anyways...

here's a pic:
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6484/dsc04781hg9.jpg


More pics from an actual digi-cam (I'm such a pic whore):
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7686/dsc04782mg5.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6093/dsc04785eo6.jpg
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/7218/dsc04794xc0.jpg

Rough idea of what it would look like on the truck, now if only the snow would go away:
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/4995/dsc04797cr2.jpg
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/7426/dsc04799wa3.jpg

[turbolaser]

those look bad ass and your right no one will ever notice especially with those tpms stems in there what kinda tires are those???

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by turbolaser
those look bad ass and your right no one will ever notice especially with those tpms stems in there what kinda tires are those???

tires are the stock Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, 255/45/18

[Impreza]

Originally posted by CivicDXR


tires are the stock Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, 255/45/18

Nice tires! Those are almost the same tires as those on the new S2000's! Didn't think that a truck and a sportscar would share tires.
Anyways, the rims are looking hot! I am looking to powdercoat some rims too, how much did it cost you?

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Impreza
I am looking to powdercoat some rims too, how much did it cost you?



Originally posted by CivicDXR
$450 for my set of 18's... that was strip, prepped, coated, and clear... price may vary depending on what you want, sizing, etc...

[ToyVitzRS]

:eek:

I can't wait to see those in person



O/T: so 4" drop? :bigpimp:

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by ToyVitzRS
O/T: so 4" drop? :bigpimp:


yeah pare...bitawan mo para syang mainit

[infected]

Wow looks great. Gonna use red lugs?

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by infected
Wow looks great. Gonna use red lugs?

of course... now where can I find some locally?

[A2VR6]

wow, looks like they did a top notch job... Now i know where to take my valve cover to to get it redone. :thumbsup:

[djayz]

Damn that looks amazing :thumbsup:
Bringing the Taco supreme out to DTP this year?

[EG_Civic]

damn.. those rim look great.. probably gona get mines done there..

where did u get your wheel mounted and balance?

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by djayz
Damn that looks amazing :thumbsup:
Bringing the Taco supreme out to DTP this year?

Hell yeah, ordering up the lowering kit this weekend... and I told myself I was gonna keep this thing stock... :banghead:


Originally posted by EG_Civic
damn.. those rim look great.. probably gona get mines done there..

where did u get your wheel mounted and balance?

A buddy mounted them for me at his work... won't say where though... ;)

[Weapon_R]

Those rims look so hot! Finally someone with a comprehensive thread outlining the prices and closeups

[1-Bar]

Originally posted by CivicDXR
A buddy mounted me at his work for them... won't say where though... ;)

Haha....edit FTW! :thumbsup: Sorry, couldn't resist

[Importz]

u need to bust on some 22's :D

[88CRX]

Originally posted by CivicDXR


I was gonna keep this thing stock... :banghead:



HA!

BTW, those look pimp... I may have to hit them to get my wheels cleaned up. I assume your's didnt have any curbing or damage since they were basicly brand new.

[Kaos]

Originally posted by 88CRX


HA!

BTW, those look pimp... I may have to hit them to get my wheels cleaned up. I assume your's didnt have any curbing or damage since they were basicly brand new.

Basically, the car was bought like how long ago
Sometime near the end of NOV?

Still, I should powder coat mine black with a red lip, dont you think?
1BAR? DXR? MAXBOOST_R? c'mon!!
I need to get some wheels this year. =)

[1-Bar]

^dammit, I said no already.....sheit, just get some 24 and call it a day. Black w/ red lip on a blue car...man, what are you thinking lol... On a side note, don't you have some integras to race?

[Kaos]

Originally posted by 1-Bar
^dammit, I said no already.....sheit, just get some 24 and call it a day. Black w/ red lip on a blue car...man, what are you thinking lol... On a side note, don't you have some integras to race?

That would be dope looking. :thumbsup:
Race is still on son.
DXR, can't wait till they're actually on the car!

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by Kaos
DXR, can't wait till they're actually on the car!

I can't wait either, stupid weather... Maybe I'll wash Jen-Neen on the weekend, put 2 wheels on one side, pull out of the garage and take pictures for you guys... then take the wheels off again... :D

Here's the tire I wanna put on the wheels next year, I called it already, all u chompers, BACK OFF!!! :P ... Nitto NTRD1:

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1377/nittontrd1rc5.jpg

[EK 2.0]

Of course the name of the new tire has to have "TRD" in it huh??

[Aleks]

So how do you like driving the truck now that's it's been a while?

Looks great BTW!

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by EK 2.0
Of course the name of the new tire has to have "TRD" in it huh??

:rofl: Didn't even notice it, thats pimp!!!



Originally posted by Aleks
So how do you like driving the truck now that's it's been a while?

Looks great BTW!

Thanks! Still lovin' it...

[BigBearWest]

Look sick man. Can't wait to see it on the road :D

[Kaos]

Originally posted by CivicDXR


I can't wait either, stupid weather... Maybe I'll wash Jen-Neen on the weekend, put 2 wheels on one side, pull out of the garage and take pictures for you guys... then take the wheels off again... :D

Here's the tire I wanna put on the wheels next year, I called it already, all u chompers, BACK OFF!!! :P ... Nitto NTRD1:

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1377/nittontrd1rc5.jpg

Sweeet, a red stripe!!!! :devil:

[euro_racer]

I like it alot, cant wait till its mounted on the truck and slammed :bigpimp:

when powercoating wheels, do they allways come out like that or can they make them smooth too?

[Hi-Psi]

I have used op Gun Coatings many times and they have always done great work.

They powdercoated my wheels a couple years back and the wheels still look new!

I took basically every metal part from my motor to them when I was doing my Supra build, it looked sooooo sexy when it was done!

Jay

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by euro_racer
I like it alot, cant wait till its mounted on the truck and slammed :bigpimp:

when powercoating wheels, do they allways come out like that or can they make them smooth too?
I believe they can make the surface smooth (they normally are). I wanted mine with a texture, and they werent even sure if it would work. But it did! :D

[Euro///Tuned]

Looks awesome! :drool:

Question though. Have you heard or does anybody know if powdercoating weakens the wheel? Is this true or a no? I really want to do mine black but I am afraid of weakening them.

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by Euro///Tuned
Looks awesome! :drool:

Question though. Have you heard or does anybody know if powdercoating weakens the wheel? Is this true or a no? I really want to do mine black but I am afraid of weakening them.

I did read about that issue, and did alot of internet research on the strength issue, and as well looked into the issue of outgassing. The weakness issue comes into play if it is baked above a certain temperature, weakening the aluminum. TGC assured me that there would be no issues as they keep the oven within the safe temperature. And as outgassing is concerned, it all would've occured already as the wheels have been done for about a month already, just didn't get a chance to pick them up until now.

[ProjectR]

dude thats a nice colour for the rims! matches the truck really well! :thumbsup:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Ya I go to TG for everything...awesome guys there

[euro_racer]

...looks better textured for a truck like that anyway :thumbsup:

[googe]

Looks good, top gun sucks though. Surprised no one has shared their horror story yet ;)

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by googe
Looks good, top gun sucks though. Surprised no one has shared their horror story yet ;)

I had a good experience, so I'm letting everyone know...

And I had to satisfy my curiousity of what they would look like on my truck, so even with the snow, I threw one side on to take pics... not leaving them on though, I could barely get back on my driveway...

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5558/dsc04808hh3.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/700/dsc04809yd3.jpg
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4381/dsc04812df7.jpg

[EK 2.0]

Rich out of strait curiousity...were the tails always tinted or did you do that on your own??

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by EK 2.0
Rich out of strait curiousity...were the tails always tinted or did you do that on your own??

Factory tails... Jen-Neen has not seen any spray can.... yet.... :nut:

[CRXguy]

Looks really good!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[1-Bar]

Originally posted by Euro///Tuned
Looks awesome! :drool:

Question though. Have you heard or does anybody know if powdercoating weakens the wheel? Is this true or a no? I really want to do mine black but I am afraid of weakening them.

only for magnesium contained wheels IIRC.....

[hb2k]

Originally posted by CivicDXR


of course... now where can I find some locally?

get em powdercoated lol

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by hb2k


get em powdercoated lol

I'd probably be cheaper for me to buy some then to powdercoat my stock ones...