Magnesium Rims stamp?
Jul 2, 2011 | 03:18 PM
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 8,466
Likes: 51
St. Jude Donor '17
Magnesium Rims stamp?
Do all GM Magnesium rims have the "magnesium" stamp on the rim?
Jul 2, 2011 | 04:47 PM
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 233
Likes: 17
From: Macon GA
Two of mine do and two don't.
Jul 2, 2011 | 05:41 PM
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,446
Likes: 1
From: San Angelo TX
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Got uid0
Do all GM Magnesium rims have the "magnesium" stamp on the rim?
I believe it was a sticker and they all originally came with it, but it often wears off.
Jul 3, 2011 | 01:18 AM
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 8,466
Likes: 51
St. Jude Donor '17
Quote:
Originally Posted by
ltborg
I believe it was a sticker and they all originally came with it, but it often wears off.
never looked like a sticker to me. Always appeared to be a stamp
Jul 3, 2011 | 11:06 AM
Safety Car
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,237
Likes: 11
From: Lacombe Louisiana
It is a sticker and they do come off! I thought I saw a vender once who sold them,maybe ecklers????????
Jul 3, 2011 | 12:38 PM
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 8,466
Likes: 51
St. Jude Donor '17
Quote:
Originally Posted by
rebelheart
It is a sticker and they do come off! I thought I saw a vender once who sold them,maybe ecklers????????
Mystery solved Thanks
Jul 3, 2011 | 11:41 PM
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 16,513
Likes: 4
From: Official Dirty Dozen Member
there is a casting mark and a decal
Jul 4, 2011 | 11:35 AM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,315
Likes: 17
From: Near Jacksonville Fl.
Quote:
Originally Posted by
thetaxman
there is a casting mark and a decal
This is correct and the decal is put on before the clear powder coat.
So if yours is wearing off your wheels were refinished incorrectly.
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette
Jul 4, 2011 | 10:56 PM
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: San Diego Ca
All four of mine seem to have the sticker under the clear coat.
Jul 5, 2011 | 11:32 AM
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,753
Likes: 167
From: Youngsville North Carolina
Yeah, 2 outta 4 for me too....
Jul 6, 2011 | 11:11 AM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,315
Likes: 17
From: Near Jacksonville Fl.
Quote:
Originally Posted by
oh1vette
Yeah, 2 outta 4 for me too....
Check with your wheel refinisher they should be able to get them, that's where I got mine.
Magnesium Rims stamp?
