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Nemisis · 12-28-2012, 06:55 PM

I just finished fixing my wheels, this waiting around and spending a grand on a wheel that can be fixed so easily is retarded. Used fine grit sand paper to sand the scrapes down, primer and low gloss black engine enamel from duplicolor. Can't even tell they were damaged, fixed all 4 for $30.

SamHouseIII · 12-28-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemisis

I just finished fixing my wheels, this waiting around and spending a grand on a wheel that can be fixed so easily is retarded. Used fine grit sand paper to sand the scrapes down, primer and low gloss black engine enamel from duplicolor. Can't even tell they were damaged, fixed all 4 for $30.

Nemisis · 12-28-2012, 09:34 PM

I'll never drive through another one of those car washes with the Z again. Wife never has probs with her SS but the wider wheels and offset is just enough to cause problems for me. The number on the paint is DE1634, got it at napa. Also, once I sanded down I used a low voc cleaner to get the grease and dirt off, then primed and painted. Looks great once again. I'll see if I can get some before and after shots uploaded.

bwolf11 · 12-28-2012, 10:00 PM

Why not just have the polished ones powder coated black? That's what I did and love the way they turned out! $125 per wheel done!

Nemisis · 12-28-2012, 10:14 PM

Cause either way people are having problems purchasing wheels through Gm for the zl1, whether its the polished 5 spoke or black 10 spoke. Mine came with black wheels which is what I wanted so I'm not gonna buy another set just cause of some scratches that can be fixed.

HDRDTD · 12-28-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemisis

I'll never drive through another one of those car washes with the Z again. Wife never has probs with her SS but the wider wheels and offset is just enough to cause problems for me. The number on the paint is DE1634, got it at napa. Also, once I sanded down I used a low voc cleaner to get the grease and dirt off, then primed and painted. Looks great once again. I'll see if I can get some before and after shots uploaded.

We were warned when the ZL1's first came out NOT to run them through automated car washes for that very reason.
The tires are too wide to fit the usual car washes.

Taser Deployed · 12-28-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

We were warned when the ZL1's first came out NOT to run them through automated car washes for that very reason.
The tires are too wide to fit the usual car washes.

Not to mention those types of car washes will screw up your paint job.

c4maroboy · 12-29-2012, 01:47 PM

I've driven mine threw automatic car washes. No problems

Nemisis · 12-29-2012, 02:01 PM

Well nobody warned me and this is one of them that doesn't have the rubber pads or brushes. I've never run one of mine trough those cause of scratches and damage but thought I'd try this one out.

c4maroboy · 12-31-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bwolf11

Why not just have the polished ones powder coated black? That's what I did and love the way they turned out! $125 per wheel done!

i thought about that but wanted to keep my 5 spokes original so down the road i will have both wheels incase i ever want to switch back to the polished. plus, it makes for good value in the future if i ever needed to sell the car

morgnstern · 01-02-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemisis

I'll never drive through another one of those car washes with the Z again. Wife never has probs with her SS but the wider wheels and offset is just enough to cause problems for me. The number on the paint is DE1634, got it at napa. Also, once I sanded down I used a low voc cleaner to get the grease and dirt off, then primed and painted. Looks great once again. I'll see if I can get some before and after shots uploaded.

My ZL1 Came with a piece of paper showing a car wash with a big red circle crossing it out... Did everyone not get that? I just bought mine in Nov so maybe its a new warning.

JRT · 01-02-2013, 03:47 PM

Damn who gets a set of ZL1 rims as a gift? Must be nice!!

c4maroboy · 01-02-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JRT

Damn who gets a set of ZL1 rims as a gift? Must be nice!!

haha yeah man! im a lucky guy for sure!!

12-28-2012, 10:00 PM	#32
bwolf11 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1/2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 119 View My Garage	Why not just have the polished ones powder coated black? That's what I did and love the way they turned out! $125 per wheel done! __________________

01-02-2013, 03:47 PM	#40
JRT Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: VA Posts: 400	Damn who gets a set of ZL1 rims as a gift? Must be nice!! __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS L99 2015 Ducati Diavel Carbon Red

12-28-2012, 06:55 PM	#29
Nemisis Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray Metallic-M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Artesia, NM Posts: 171	I just finished fixing my wheels, this waiting around and spending a grand on a wheel that can be fixed so easily is retarded. Used fine grit sand paper to sand the scrapes down, primer and low gloss black engine enamel from duplicolor. Can't even tell they were damaged, fixed all 4 for $30.

12-28-2012, 09:34 PM	#31
Nemisis Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray Metallic-M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Artesia, NM Posts: 171	I'll never drive through another one of those car washes with the Z again. Wife never has probs with her SS but the wider wheels and offset is just enough to cause problems for me. The number on the paint is DE1634, got it at napa. Also, once I sanded down I used a low voc cleaner to get the grease and dirt off, then primed and painted. Looks great once again. I'll see if I can get some before and after shots uploaded.

12-28-2012, 10:14 PM	#33
Nemisis Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray Metallic-M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Artesia, NM Posts: 171	Cause either way people are having problems purchasing wheels through Gm for the zl1, whether its the polished 5 spoke or black 10 spoke. Mine came with black wheels which is what I wanted so I'm not gonna buy another set just cause of some scratches that can be fixed.

12-29-2012, 01:47 PM	#36
c4maroboy [HOONIGAN] Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1848[The HOONIGAN MOBILE] Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 639	I've driven mine threw automatic car washes. No problems

12-29-2012, 02:01 PM	#37
Nemisis Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray Metallic-M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Artesia, NM Posts: 171	Well nobody warned me and this is one of them that doesn't have the rubber pads or brushes. I've never run one of mine trough those cause of scratches and damage but thought I'd try this one out.