I would really appreciate it if someone could provide me with the paint code for the C6 Competition Grey wheels.

I'm considering painting the spokes on my Vintage Wheel Works V40 wheels with the Competition Grey wheel paint.



I have recently applied fresh black paint to my car. Still have some buffing and assembly work to do. I think painting my wheel spokes would set it off nicely and they would be easier to maintain vs. the raw cast aluminum.

Thanks,
Mike

 

Duplicolor GM344W. Got this from Pipedreams a few months ago.

 

Nice ride Big Ron!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot.../ppuser/184360

Thanks for the info. That will be helpful for future touch up work on the wheels.
I probably still need the GM paint code so I can have an automotive paint supplier mix up a batch of base coat / clear coat for me.

 

It was the paint Ed used to paint his rear brake light cover and door handles. I don't know the GM paint code, but looked like this might work for your application! Surely somebody has the GM paint code.

Thanks for the comp!

 

TTT
I'm still interested in finding the paint code for the C6 Competition Grey wheels.

 

ttt

 

Generally, the codes for the paint on wheels, trim parts, accessories, etc. are not readily available like the paint codes for the body.

The reason is that these items are generally painted ONCE by GM's supplier, and never painted again. If such a part is damaged, you simply buy another one that's already painted. About the only way the public can ever get these paint codes is to somehow come into possession of the original manufacturing drawings.

If you go to your local paint store, you will be able to see color chips for all the colors that are available on 2006 Corvettes...I am confident that you WILL NOT find color chips or paint codes for the console trim, painted wheels, etc., but you can try it.

You best bet is to buy the Duplicolor touch up paint, and use that to spray a test panel on a small square of hard flat material. Then take that to your paint store and ask him to mix you a quart or two of that color. You can also just thumb through his catalog of color chips until you find a stock color that matches the color you want...You might end up with a Ford pickup color.

The next question he's going to ask you is what product system do you want it in...Ask him which is the most durable and resistant to chipping. He's probably going to recommend a urethane BC/CC system. Then you'll have to worry about primer, sealer, catalyst, sandpaper for prep, etc. You'll be lucky to get out of there for under $500.

Oh yeah...Got gun? You're going to need a quality professional spray gun, a compressor with an air system to provide dry, dirt/oil free air, and ideally, a supplied air system for breathing air. A simple respirator is not adequate for catalyzed paint systems...breath enough catalyzed paint fumes, and the stuff turns your lungs into plastic.

It may be cheaper and easier to get a much better finish by trading/selling your wheels and getting wheels already in the color you want.

 

I had just about came to that conclusion on my own. It shouldn't be too difficult to choose something that is very similar. The Competition Grey just looked to be about the shade of grey that I was looking for and I thought it would be neat to use a paint code from the C6 Corvette. Not a big deal.

I've just completed the paint job on my car, (other than re-assembly), so I currently have most of the supplies that I need.

I'm using a new Iwata LPH-400, in a paint booth, along with an air supplied respirator setup.

Thanks for the reply Jmpn Jck!

 

duplicolor just came out with some new wheel paint colors

WP 102 Graphite

link

 

do a search for comp gray wheel codes up top.
Try calling your local chevy dealer parts/body shop.

 

Good man.

Sorry, when someone says I just finishing painting my car, they often mean they just opened up their wallet to pay the painter.

People used to painting with spray cans have no idea what is involved with professional quality painting. I just wanted to make sure you weren't learning how to find landmines by first doing a "walkaround" of the minefield.

 

One of my comp gray wheels was chipped prior to delivery. Is the Duplicolor GM344W my best bet for touch up?