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Msmall143 · 12-08-2013, 11:14 AM

^ I did the same thing you did after I damaged it. I was willing to replace it but figured I'd give wheel repair a shop.

A good shop in my area had me in and out same day and I couldn't be happier

Top~Dog · 12-08-2013, 11:47 AM

Pics of my recent run-in with the curb. I contacted AWRS Wheel Repair - a "nation-wide" service, and while the price was fair, I'm not sure that a "mobile" wheel repair has the same capabilities as a "shop" type. I called a local Chevrolet dealer - talked to their parts dept to try and find a paint code - was told that the wheels are powder coated and that it would be nearly impossible to "match" the color. I was also informed by a very reputable source that a paint code DOES exist (WA848).

So, has anyone had their damage painted? Are these wheels powder coated or painted? If so - do you know if the repair shop used a specific paint code?

Realist · 12-08-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Msmall143

After

The repairs aren't even noticeable. Although to me it appears the tire is not seated perfectly on the rim just above where it's stamped Camaro on the rim. Maybe it's just the way the pic looks.

Msmall143 · 12-08-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Realist

The repairs aren't even noticeable. Although to me it appears the tire is not seated perfectly on the rim just above where it's stamped Camaro on the rim. Maybe it's just the way the pic looks.

I think they did some grinding in that area. I tire wasn't removed from the wheel for repairs. I think it may look like that because the wheels edge isn't perfectly round.

Msmall143 · 12-08-2013, 02:17 PM

Can someone verify these wheels stock are painted rather than powder coated?

This was my belief but could be wrong

nyrfan · 12-08-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Msmall143

Can someone verify these wheels stock are painted rather than powder coated?

This was my belief but could be wrong

Painted.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

OzzySS · 12-08-2013, 08:10 PM

Painted, I even saw the code posted a while back. Can't remember if it was here or in the zl1 forum, but it exists

SSynister_1LE · 12-08-2013, 08:42 PM

My cousin works at a wheel repair shop in Tampa. Let me know if you're interested and I can get him in contact with you or you with him.

PYROLYSIS · 12-09-2013, 07:15 AM

Last I heard the wheels were $3200 a set from your dealer.

Mannsiam · 12-09-2013, 07:48 AM

I was one of those suckers that went to the chevy dealer and bought a new rim. Only good thing is they gave me my core back. So now I have a wheel (with no tire) hanging out in my garage. I might try to get it fixed and sell it. I am sure someone will want it for a pair of drag tires or a spare for their trunk. Left Rear

racerx1214 · 12-09-2013, 11:04 AM

It's a forged wheel. Forged wheels are expensive.

You gotta pay to play.

el ess A · 12-09-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Top~Dog

I was also informed by a very reputable source that a paint code DOES exist (WA848).

LOL. Yeah, WA848 is called BLACK. GM code 19. DuPont code 99. Was used back in the 80s. Think of the old 85-87 Buick Grand National color.

The Camaro black exterior color is WA8555, coded GBA.

12-08-2013, 11:47 AM	#16
Top~Dog Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Harker Heights TX Posts: 213 View My Garage	Pics of my recent run-in with the curb. I contacted AWRS Wheel Repair - a "nation-wide" service, and while the price was fair, I'm not sure that a "mobile" wheel repair has the same capabilities as a "shop" type. I called a local Chevrolet dealer - talked to their parts dept to try and find a paint code - was told that the wheels are powder coated and that it would be nearly impossible to "match" the color. I was also informed by a very reputable source that a paint code DOES exist (WA848). So, has anyone had their damage painted? Are these wheels powder coated or painted? If so - do you know if the repair shop used a specific paint code? Attached Images __________________

12-08-2013, 08:10 PM	#21
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Painted, I even saw the code posted a while back. Can't remember if it was here or in the zl1 forum, but it exists __________________ Build thread linked in the pic...

12-09-2013, 07:15 AM	#23
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Last I heard the wheels were $3200 a set from your dealer. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

12-08-2013, 11:14 AM	#15
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	^ I did the same thing you did after I damaged it. I was willing to replace it but figured I'd give wheel repair a shop. A good shop in my area had me in and out same day and I couldn't be happier

12-08-2013, 02:17 PM	#19
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	Can someone verify these wheels stock are painted rather than powder coated? This was my belief but could be wrong

12-08-2013, 08:42 PM	#22
SSynister_1LE Drives: Ordered BY/2SS/RS/1LE/NPP March 1st Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Whiteman AFB, MO Posts: 61	My cousin works at a wheel repair shop in Tampa. Let me know if you're interested and I can get him in contact with you or you with him.

12-09-2013, 07:48 AM	#24
Mannsiam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 441 View My Garage	I was one of those suckers that went to the chevy dealer and bought a new rim. Only good thing is they gave me my core back. So now I have a wheel (with no tire) hanging out in my garage. I might try to get it fixed and sell it. I am sure someone will want it for a pair of drag tires or a spare for their trunk. Left Rear

12-09-2013, 11:04 AM	#25
racerx1214 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 209	It's a forged wheel. Forged wheels are expensive. You gotta pay to play.