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DJ ATOMIX · 06-09-2009, 12:33 PM

This is a "very bad photoshop" of what I will want to do with my RS wheels as soon as my car arrives. This look will be simular to JR's look except based on teh current RS wheels and will likely cost me much less to perform.

Let me know what you think. Does anyone know if dealers would consider painting the rims for a price and how much would you guess? I know the RS MS are painted so it would only tempt me that much more!

Shaun

DET MUSL · 06-09-2009, 12:41 PM

I'd get them powdercoated black (cause it will hold up better and last longer) and then have a pinstriper paint your orange on there.

toyjunkie · 06-10-2009, 12:47 AM

I agree with the powdercoat option, I co-own a custom paint and fab shop and my advise is if you want it to last for any amount of time you should powdercoat the wheels.
More than likely the dealer will pass on painting the wheels because they cannot duplicate the process the factory uses to paint the wheels which is the same reason they will chip or flake easily. Hope that helps.

novajess1972 · 06-10-2009, 09:26 AM

I agree with the powdercoating option over painting, but not sure I am feeling the idea. Just my opinion. Hell, it may turn out awesome...I just can't see it now.

DJ ATOMIX · 06-10-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyjunkie

I agree with the powdercoat option, I co-own a custom paint and fab shop and my advise is if you want it to last for any amount of time you should powdercoat the wheels.
More than likely the dealer will pass on painting the wheels because they cannot duplicate the process the factory uses to paint the wheels which is the same reason they will chip or flake easily. Hope that helps.

Ok I'm gonna ask some funny questions.

So who should I turn tofor Powdercoating, how much would I be looking at and how long do you think that process would last? If it seems like reality, I will make it soo!

Shaun

kozzmo49 · 06-11-2009, 10:12 PM

just look up local powdercoaters... wont be more than a couple hundred bucks total, and probably takes a couple days to a week, depending how busy

davidj · 06-16-2009, 02:57 PM

Check out this thread;

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26570

06-09-2009, 12:33 PM	#1
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06-09-2009, 12:41 PM	#2
DET MUSL Let's Go Wings! Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 313 View My Garage	I'd get them powdercoated black (cause it will hold up better and last longer) and then have a pinstriper paint your orange on there. __________________ Current Ride 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Mods: GMPP Stage 2 K&N CAI Vibrant Racing Muffler Carbon Fiber Hood w/ SS style scoop Black Wheels Best 1/4 Mile Time 13.8 @ 101.4mph

06-10-2009, 09:26 AM	#4
novajess1972 I Done Caught Diabeetus. Drives: 1972 Chevelle SS/2010 Tundra Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston/Humble Posts: 591	I agree with the powdercoating option over painting, but not sure I am feeling the idea. Just my opinion. Hell, it may turn out awesome...I just can't see it now. __________________ CANCELLED ORDER: 1SS/CGM/MN6/BLACK RALLY STRIPES

06-16-2009, 02:57 PM	#7
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06-10-2009, 12:47 AM	#3
toyjunkie Drives: 2003 Z06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Windsor, CO Posts: 3	I agree with the powdercoat option, I co-own a custom paint and fab shop and my advise is if you want it to last for any amount of time you should powdercoat the wheels. More than likely the dealer will pass on painting the wheels because they cannot duplicate the process the factory uses to paint the wheels which is the same reason they will chip or flake easily. Hope that helps.

06-11-2009, 10:12 PM	#6
kozzmo49 Drives: 2010 camaro ss rs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 407	just look up local powdercoaters... wont be more than a couple hundred bucks total, and probably takes a couple days to a week, depending how busy