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210foo · 10-29-2018, 10:45 PM

So I got my car with pretty bad curb rash on all 4 of the wheels and never really had the chance to fix them until now. just sharing the paint supplies i used to help others later on. i know there is already a sticky thread with info on the paint but i didn't see the stuff i used and mine came out damn near identical to factory paint. I pretty much watched a bunch of youtube videos on the process and went at it so I'm not going to explain everything i did.

I used Rust-oleum self etching primer and VHT wheel matte clear coat purchased from local autozone.

i got the black paint from amazon. just search WA8555 paint and get the "factory pack" 19423 which is the GM WA8555 equivalent. was pretty expensive at about $22 a can but it came out really good. used about a can a wheel for everything.

ill post 2 of the wheels i did so far side to side and then one of the painted wheels next to the original paint on a wheel i haven't done yet to get an idea of match up.

hope this helps someone

chargerfan2 · 10-30-2018, 01:22 AM

Rims look good. How do you like those tires?

210foo · 10-30-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chargerfan2

Rims look good. How do you like those tires?

Thanks, Not sure yet, I just had them mounted before fixing the curb rash. I've heard good things about them so we'll see. I got them on all 4 corners.

zz430camaro · 10-30-2018, 10:01 AM

How did you determine the number for the base coat?

CreeperRS · 10-30-2018, 10:06 AM

Looks good, bro!

J Rod · 10-30-2018, 10:22 AM

Well done! I may have to do this myself before too long. I'm amazed at how easily the paint comes off of these wheels. I noticed some small white spots on mine and tried to scrape them off with my fingernail only to realize the white spots were actually the rim underneath and I had just scraped off more paint.

210foo · 10-30-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zz430camaro

How did you determine the number for the base coat?

Bunch of Google searching

10-29-2018, 10:45 PM	#1
210foo Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 15	1LE curb rash fixed So I got my car with pretty bad curb rash on all 4 of the wheels and never really had the chance to fix them until now. just sharing the paint supplies i used to help others later on. i know there is already a sticky thread with info on the paint but i didn't see the stuff i used and mine came out damn near identical to factory paint. I pretty much watched a bunch of youtube videos on the process and went at it so I'm not going to explain everything i did. I used Rust-oleum self etching primer and VHT wheel matte clear coat purchased from local autozone. i got the black paint from amazon. just search WA8555 paint and get the "factory pack" 19423 which is the GM WA8555 equivalent. was pretty expensive at about $22 a can but it came out really good. used about a can a wheel for everything. ill post 2 of the wheels i did so far side to side and then one of the painted wheels next to the original paint on a wheel i haven't done yet to get an idea of match up. hope this helps someone Attached Images Last edited by 210foo; 10-29-2018 at 10:58 PM.

10-30-2018, 10:06 AM	#5
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	Looks good, bro! __________________

10-30-2018, 10:22 AM	#6
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	Well done! I may have to do this myself before too long. I'm amazed at how easily the paint comes off of these wheels. I noticed some small white spots on mine and tried to scrape them off with my fingernail only to realize the white spots were actually the rim underneath and I had just scraped off more paint. __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC

10-30-2018, 01:22 AM	#2
chargerfan2 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE 2SS Summit White Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 167	Rims look good. How do you like those tires?

10-30-2018, 10:01 AM	#4
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	How did you determine the number for the base coat?