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deljaso · 10-11-2010, 01:47 PM

I can't tell from the pictures, are your wheels Polished Aluminum, or Midnight Silver (RS standard)?

Thanks!

x626xBlack · 10-12-2010, 06:40 AM

Clear coated SS/RS 20" wheels.

Toasty · 10-12-2010, 10:53 PM

when you say "GM Clearcoat" what do you mean? just a generic gm clearcoat touchup spray from the auto part store, or ? any chance you can put together a DIY for this, in regards to spraying the clear, then blending it into the rest of the wheel's clear?

CamaroDreams07 · 10-12-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by deljaso

I can't tell from the pictures, are your wheels Polished Aluminum, or Midnight Silver (RS standard)?

Thanks!

They'd have to be the polished ones. The midnight silver would have to be repainted, not just re-cleared.

Cyber/Orange10 · 10-13-2010, 11:06 PM

do search for wheel repair in forum, here's one......http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=wheel+repair

x626xBlack · 10-15-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Toasty

when you say "GM Clearcoat" what do you mean? just a generic gm clearcoat touchup spray from the auto part store, or ? any chance you can put together a DIY for this, in regards to spraying the clear, then blending it into the rest of the wheel's clear?

Autozone GM clear coat (the book at AZ will tell you the correct part number for the GM spray) it is a generic GM clear coat. If you dont care to spray there is also a touch up with a brush. I masked an area a little larger that the repair and sprayed softly to keep from causing runs. It blends very well, and since it is a clear coat in a rim it is extreemly difficult to see where the new clear coat is applied. This weekend i will use a rubbing compound to smooth it out if it needs it. Maybe even a clay bar to remove any over spray.

I honestly can not tell where my spray went, it blends very well.

x626xBlack · 10-15-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber/Orange10

do search for wheel repair in forum, here's one......http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=wheel+repair

Thats A LOT of work. More than I did. Also i am not sure how well putty will hold at 95 MPH...

just my 2 cents... It did look good though.

mickss · 10-15-2010, 09:05 AM

Now that you have finished your "Coon-Assed" wheel repair, here is your Coonass logo to go with it.

mickss · 10-15-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by x626xBlack

Thanks for all the compliments...

LOL no. Not trying to sell it.. I know a lot of people get curb rash and start looking to buy a new rim or pay someone to do it....

At $7 for a can or Clear Coat, and $4.50 for sand paper I thought someone could save some money if they had the same thing happen.. A new rim runs over $250 when you add mounting etc...

As far as for re-balancing, I am not sure. I have driven it with no shake or feeling other than normal up to 45 mpg.. Ill get it up to speed tomorrow and see if i need a re-balance... It is a rear wheel and not a front wheel so I may not notice it.

Coon-Asses are people from South Louisiana between Lake Charles, New Orleans and Alexandria.. LOL..

You may want to be careful when using the term Coonass. To some Cajuns it`s an ethnic slur to others it`s a term of pride.

ron10 · 10-15-2010, 09:17 AM

nice repair job.

x626xBlack · 10-15-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mickss

You may want to be careful when using the term Coonass. To some Cajuns it`s an ethnic slur to others it`s a term of pride.

I am one. I may use it as I see fit.... Those that have problems with the term. Well..... They have bigger issues to worry about in my opinion.

*GTAHVIT* · 10-15-2010, 11:28 AM

Well done, looks great.

the upcoming · 10-15-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by x626xBlack

I am one. I may use it as I see fit.... Those that have problems with the term. Well..... They have bigger issues to worry about in my opinion.

I fell most texasians fall under this category also
Or is the term redneck more appropriate

And yes I'm smack dab in the middle of NewOrleans LakeCharles and Alexandria, and I've traveled my fair share of the us and the rest of the world........I would rather live no other place

Oh n ps nice job on the wheel bro

x626xBlack · 10-16-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by the upcoming

I fell most texasians fall under this category also
Or is the term redneck more appropriate

And yes I'm smack dab in the middle of NewOrleans LakeCharles and Alexandria, and I've traveled my fair share of the us and the rest of the world........I would rather live no other place

Oh n ps nice job on the wheel bro

Thanks. I was born and raised in Abbeville!

10-12-2010, 06:40 AM	#16
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10-15-2010, 09:05 AM	#22
mickss Drives: 2010 Camaro LS-M6 67 Chevelle Wgn Join Date: May 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,509 View My Garage	Now that you have finished your "Coon-Assed" wheel repair, here is your Coonass logo to go with it. Last edited by mickss; 04-18-2011 at 07:56 AM.

10-15-2010, 11:28 AM	#26
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10-11-2010, 01:47 PM	#15
deljaso Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 325	I can't tell from the pictures, are your wheels Polished Aluminum, or Midnight Silver (RS standard)? Thanks!

10-12-2010, 10:53 PM	#17
Toasty Custom User Title :D Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 2,342	when you say "GM Clearcoat" what do you mean? just a generic gm clearcoat touchup spray from the auto part store, or ? any chance you can put together a DIY for this, in regards to spraying the clear, then blending it into the rest of the wheel's clear?

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Cyber/Orange10 Cyber/orange10 Drives: 2010 2SS 96 CE LT4, 12 CRUZE ECO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Freeport,Il 61032 Posts: 207	do search for wheel repair in forum, here's one......http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=wheel+repair

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