[Z06] Speedline wheel question

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Apr 4, 2012 | 08:30 PM

1BACORVETTE

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Speedline wheel question

Does anyone know if OEM Speedlines, 2003 or older can be stripped, polished and clear coated to look similar to the 2004 commemorative wheels. If they are aluminum, which I believe they are, it should be possible. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Has anyone done it????

Thanks,
Dave

Apr 4, 2012 | 11:18 PM

MTPZ06

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Haven't done it, but I know others have...my understanding is yes.

Apr 4, 2012 | 11:49 PM

LS2NSUV

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MTPZ06

Haven't done it, but I know others have...my understanding is yes.

Ditto!!!

Apr 5, 2012 | 01:49 PM

tlove32

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Originally Posted by MTPZ06

Haven't done it, but I know others have...my understanding is yes.

Also - it's probably easier to just get the wheels powdercoated "chrome". This has a perfect polished look to it

Apr 5, 2012 | 02:30 PM

skyavonee

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Originally Posted by tlove32

Also - it's probably easier to just get the wheels powdercoated "chrome". This has a perfect polished look to it

True, but there is a difference between the two. I have chromed Speedlines (original owner put them on) but would much prefer polished aluminum. The look is slightly different, and polished aluminum wheels are easily repairable if scratched/scuffed.

Apr 5, 2012 | 04:15 PM

RedZMonte

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yes. the 04 Z16 Z06 (commemorative edition Z06 has pollished speedline's from the factory). they come up everynow and again... i saw a set in the FS section a couple days ago. may want to check it out and just sell yours.