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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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i'm getting ready to re-coat a set of 96 CE wheels, but i'm having one hella time finding the factory paint code. is the (silver) color the same as the 96 CE body? i'm thinking i may have to take one of these things down to the automotive paint store for a computer match, but since they are sanded, not sure if that's even possible. thought about powder coating, but ruling that out because of the cost. any help out there?

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They are painted to match the body color, so i would say they are Sebring Silver also.
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- thanks!!! exactly what i was looking for...
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Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
They are painted to match the body color, so i would say they are Sebring Silver also.
They are not SS, but painted Silver looks 10 times better than OEM gray/steel paint.

To the OP, Is this for NCRS? If not look into paint them a Silver color of your choice.
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Originally Posted by PLRX
They are not SS, but painted Silver looks 10 times better than OEM gray/steel paint.

To the OP, Is this for NCRS? If not look into paint them a Silver color of your choice.
It's been so long since i've had the originals on i thought they were Sebring Silver. I have my originals packed away, i like the chrome replicas so much better, but everyone's opinion varies.
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