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Old Mar 25, 2018 | 02:44 PM
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My new to me c5 came with brand new tires mounted on corroded OEM polished Y2k wheels. As much as I want to upgrade to Tsw Nurburgring wheels (and will probably keep an eye on the parts section for a used set), I hate to waste good tires. I've picked up a set of painted Y2k wheels for cheap, and I'm wanting to paint them and swap the tires. The car is silver, and I'm considering gold/bronce/gunmetal. Anything but black... Looking for pictures and haven't had much luck on Google.

Anyone have pictures of painted OEM Wheels?
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I repainted my painted wheels.
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I was referring to colors other than stock. I’m sorry if that was not clear.
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Does anybody have a paint manufacturer & color code for the OEM Wagonwheels????
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Here's a silver car on bronze powder coated wheels, though these are Z06 wheels. I'm generally happy with it, but if I had the chance to do it over, I'd go a shade darker. This pic is in direct sunlight, so they seem extra bright here.

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Originally Posted by Learning_Curve
My new to me c5 came with brand new tires mounted on corroded OEM polished Y2k wheels. As much as I want to upgrade to Tsw Nurburgring wheels (and will probably keep an eye on the parts section for a used set), I hate to waste good tires. I've picked up a set of painted Y2k wheels for cheap, and I'm wanting to paint them and swap the tires. The car is silver, and I'm considering gold/bronce/gunmetal. Anything but black... Looking for pictures and haven't had much luck on Google.

Anyone have pictures of painted OEM Wheels?
I recall seeing a set of Nurburgrings in the for sale section. Polished, 18" for all four.
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Originally Posted by Time for a C-5
I recall seeing a set of Nurburgrings in the for sale section. Polished, 18" for all four.
I saw. I did a search and found that a few sets with nicks and scratches sold for 600 or so. I'm waiting for a similar deal.
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I used Awlgrip boat paint on these SRT G Cherokee Goliath wheels

I sold.

Very tough paint with a great finish




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