I need some inputs on the Basic 18" Heritage Wheels. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

allenthomasb · 07-21-2011, 09:01 PM

Fellas,

I have the basic 18" heritage wheels on my red Camaro. If you dont know what those look like they are black in the middle with a grey/silver lining. I wanna paint that silver part and make it red but its plastic. Does anybody know if I can buy that same plastic piece in red so I dont have to paint it? or should i just leave it alone?

Flashpoint135 · 07-21-2011, 09:44 PM

I was thinking about doing the same thing, but ended up getting an LT instead so no Heritage wheels. I do not beleive you can buy the trim rings in colors, but I don't see any problem with painting them.

The_Bosnian_Synergy · 07-21-2011, 11:01 PM

You can always get a sticker to cover it here look:
http://www.bigwormgraphix.net/2010Ca...emOverlays.htm
Check under
Wheel Center Emblems
They fit the wheels just got to center it, I have some but took it off because I'll get new rims soon, hopefully.

supaman · 07-22-2011, 10:48 AM

I have seen plenty of cars with that piece painted. you should have no problem with it.

Matic · 07-23-2011, 03:20 PM

I was considering doing this myself. I have a Summit White w black stripes and was thinking about painting the silver rings white. Saw a Porsche with a scheme like that and I really liked the look. Does the silver part pop off, or do you actually have to take the wheels off and tape everything off?

And im assuming you would sand with a real fine grit sandpaper, 3 coats of spray paint, and a spray w clear coat?

talltom · 07-23-2011, 04:42 PM

It comes off very easily, just like a hub cap. My car is silver ice so the trim ring already matches the car color and it is nice looking.

07-21-2011, 09:01 PM	#1
allenthomasb Drives: 2011 / LS / Red / Red Wheels Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 21 View My Garage	I need some inputs on the Basic 18" Heritage Wheels. Fellas, I have the basic 18" heritage wheels on my red Camaro. If you dont know what those look like they are black in the middle with a grey/silver lining. I wanna paint that silver part and make it red but its plastic. Does anybody know if I can buy that same plastic piece in red so I dont have to paint it? or should i just leave it alone?

07-22-2011, 10:48 AM	#4
supaman Drives: CGM w/IOM rally 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 191 View My Garage	I have seen plenty of cars with that piece painted. you should have no problem with it. __________________ Rumblebee is on the prowl!

07-23-2011, 04:42 PM	#6
talltom Drives: Silver LS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Silsbee, Texas Posts: 193	Trim ring removal It comes off very easily, just like a hub cap. My car is silver ice so the trim ring already matches the car color and it is nice looking. __________________ Silver LS - manual, white stripes, black interior, and those swell 18" black steelies! (18" Bavarian aluminum in the garage).

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07-21-2011, 09:44 PM	#2
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,283	I was thinking about doing the same thing, but ended up getting an LT instead so no Heritage wheels. I do not beleive you can buy the trim rings in colors, but I don't see any problem with painting them.

07-21-2011, 11:01 PM	#3
The_Bosnian_Synergy Drives: 2011 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 835 View My Garage	You can always get a sticker to cover it here look: http://www.bigwormgraphix.net/2010Ca...emOverlays.htm Check under Wheel Center Emblems They fit the wheels just got to center it, I have some but took it off because I'll get new rims soon, hopefully.

07-23-2011, 03:20 PM	#5
Matic Drives: 2011 Summit White LS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 338	I was considering doing this myself. I have a Summit White w black stripes and was thinking about painting the silver rings white. Saw a Porsche with a scheme like that and I really liked the look. Does the silver part pop off, or do you actually have to take the wheels off and tape everything off? And im assuming you would sand with a real fine grit sandpaper, 3 coats of spray paint, and a spray w clear coat?