Color matched wheels
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Color matched wheels
I have a 99 c5. I like the look of color matched wheels. Right now I have c6 replica zo6 wheels black. My car is pewter. How do I go about getting them painted to match? Is it just a spray job? I want something durable.
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I have my wheels powder coated black. A powder coater can apply most any color they stock and while they may not have an exact color to your car they can find something close. Powder coating is going to be much more durable than anything you spray onto the wheel because the baking process of powder coating creates a much harder finish than a typical spray job. You won't have to worry about a bead being damaged during a tire install or a weight severely affecting a finish.
Prices are kind of all over the place to have the work done so you'll want to call around and see what it costs. Expect at the least in the $200-$400 range starting but it CAN get higher.
Prices are kind of all over the place to have the work done so you'll want to call around and see what it costs. Expect at the least in the $200-$400 range starting but it CAN get higher.
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Well, mine was a 3 stage process. Since the CCWs were polished aluminum, they had to be etched first. Since I wanted to go candy blue like the C6 ZR1, first layer was 3 coats chrome powder, then 3 coats candy blue, then 3 coats clear. 1400 jobber... but that also includes doing my brake calipers in a different color as well.
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Get the wheels powder coated - you'll like the durability much better than a regular paint job.
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Prismatic has a web site and you can also call them......
They have ALOT of choices but NOT your GM paint code match,
but hopefully something you can live with.
Other than your BASE color you will need to choose a CLEAR
Top coat in the amount (the %) of GLOSS that you want.......
from almost FLAT to 95% Gloss
Chuck Sharin Auburn,WA
They have ALOT of choices but NOT your GM paint code match,
but hopefully something you can live with.
Other than your BASE color you will need to choose a CLEAR
Top coat in the amount (the %) of GLOSS that you want.......
from almost FLAT to 95% Gloss
Chuck Sharin Auburn,WA
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Are my wheels painted? With clear right now? I don’t think they are powder coated.
With the pewter what % clear an gloss would you go with to match?
my paint isn’t real glossy
With the pewter what % clear an gloss would you go with to match?
my paint isn’t real glossy
Last edited by DIABL0; Feb 1, 2019 at 11:12 AM.