[Z06] All black wheels
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Racer
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All black wheels
I'm interested in an all black wheel. Could I take my stock '03 Z06 wheels to a company who would powder coat the entire wheel matt or shiny black. Opinions: Might I have chipping and/or rust problems. How about constant dusting. Any ideas what this might cost.....I won't hold you to it. Anyone know a place that might do a quality job in Columbus, Oh?
Also, I'm interested in all black with with no polished rim just silver rivets.
Also, I'm interested in all black with with no polished rim just silver rivets.
Racer
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You could definitely just have your stock wheels coated all black. I'd go with a satin finish over gloss. Gloss black sometimes clashes too much with the flat black of the tires.
You're looking at anywhere between $40-60 per wheel. They don't chop, they don't rust. They'll look great for a long time as long as you keep them clean.
You're looking at anywhere between $40-60 per wheel. They don't chop, they don't rust. They'll look great for a long time as long as you keep them clean.
Intermediate
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Just had em put on this morning...havent painted the center caps yet though. go with high gloss black IMHO, thats even what the powder coater told me. Im lovin my new rubber too, bridgestone potenza R050A are awesome!!!
Last edited by DPZ06; Dec 29, 2005 at 02:15 PM.
Instructor
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I'm having my wheels done as we speak. First step, get them media blasted. Second step, find a reputable powdercoater. I saw a reply to a post on here a week or so ago and someone was saying the heat weakens the wheel. I have spoken to Alcoa about this on 2 different occasions (once regarding a set of Alcoas for my Rubicon, and just last week about my factory 01 Z wheels which are Alcoa. Please keep in mind, the 02-04 OEM wheels are not Alcoas so I'm not sure about them). I have had 2 sets of Alcoas powdercoated so far with zero issues. Hope this helps.BTW, Alcoa has no problems with customers painting or powdercoating their products.
Last edited by Sixxcat1; Dec 28, 2005 at 03:22 PM.
Drifting
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Originally Posted by DPZ06
Just had em put on this morning...havent painted the center caps yet though. go with high gloss black IMHO, thats even what the powder coater told me. Im lovin my new rubber too, bridgestone potenza R050A are awesome!!!
I have been thinking about doing the same setup on my Z 
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Originally Posted by bluewire
Your wheels look awesome I have been thinking about doing the same setup on my Z
I have been thinking about doing the same setup on my Z im totally satisfied with the way they came out...was worried about how they would look on the car, but I think all black is the way to go....i also love EB w/black wheels and TR w/black wheels
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I put a set of all black Z06 wheels on my buddy's 04 silver Z06 and it looked so bad azz but his wife hated them so he took them off, poor PW guy..
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