Just a quick update and some pics:

The Firestone dealer scratched the sh!^ out of my right rear when they installed the new runflats. The kid that installed the felt bad- but stuff happens. The dealer took $150.00 off and did the alignment for free. Anyway. $60 bucks worth of paint and primer later it looks "ok" not perfect but acceptable to the casual observer.... meh?

 

It's tough having them damage your wheel and being a Met fan on top of it. I'm glad that at least the wheel incident worked out for you.

 

OH man, I'm telling my shop when they get my new MHT wheels to make sure those guys take care in putting on my tires...sheesh I've been waiting 5 weeks now for these wheels to be made....

Nice pics

 

I hear you on the Mets fan... Can't wait to put up my Giants Flag... I've taken enough grief for leaving it up as long as I have...

 

Are those the competition grey wheels? The fix looks good
I'm wondering if you could do the same thing But with the standard silver wheel but where do you get the paint from?

 

Thanks...

The paint can be had @ http://www.paintscratch.com/...

I believe the paint code for the silvers is WA 50EQ8867

Paint Codes

 

now you're talking !!!

BTW, great job on the touch up.

 

Thanks for the info
How did you find That paint code for the silver wheel on that paint site site?
I know you found it in the C-6 registry but I don't see that code in the paint site.
I put year and make of car it it came up with exterior color which is body paint and not for wheels.

 

http://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/makepaint2.cgi

It's got to be one of these two... they're at the bottom of the page:

Light Warm Nickel Effect (Wheel) 837K
Bright Silver Sparkle Effect (Wheel) 9967

 

Here's note from the website:

" Chevrolet codes can be confusing! For example, the color code 96/WA8867 listed on our site can be shown on your vehicle as 96U or 96L or 8867 or WA8867. Often there will be a BC CC before the color code. This stands for Basecoat/Clearcoat. The U in the paint code means the Upper Color and the L means the Lower Color. Two tone vehicles will have each color coded, i.e. 96U and say 36L. Also, it could be 8867L or 8867U. "

 

I clicked on the address you provided and this came out

Choose Your Color
No year, make or model was selected
so please go back to our Home page and enter your vehicle information.


Locate Color Identification Plate Color Information Source FAQ'S.
Color Color Description Color Code
Because these colors are so old, we cannot guarantee a match. There are No Refunds and we recommend you send us a part for custom matching. We will not remix this paint even if the color does not match.

Always verify your color code on your vehicle! Do not order paint based on the paint name or color samples shown above.
There can also be additional colors, especially interior, trim and wheel not shown above. Please note:
The VIN does not give us your color code. It only gives us any paint formula variance in an existing color code.

If you can't find your color code listed above, fill out this form.



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THIS IS FOR TOUCHING UP WHEEL FOR SOME MINOR CURB RASH.

 

I wonder if this info is on the door tag taking into account it is for the wheels and not paint color of body.

 

Go to the home page http://www.paintscratch.com/ and put in the year, make and model and select Go. This should take you to a color pallet page/table; the wheel colors are at the bottom of the table.

I hope this helps

 

This is what I got The only other thing I see is the selections below where you enter info for car etc.
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Choose Your Color
What our customers say...
"I received my order today, the color is exact. Great job! I was a little skeptical about getting touch-up paint this way, but you guys were right on the money."

R. Arcadipane
Brooklyn, NY

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To order your paint, check the color you wish to order below. Next, click the Proceed to Secure Order Page button and you will be directed to our Secure Order Site where you can place your order. You can pay by Credit Card, Money Order, PayPal or Google Checkout. Most orders are processed and shipped within five business days. Look at our shipping map for information on how long it will take to receive your order.

Need to order more than one color?
Chevrolet codes can be confusing! For example, the color code 96/WA8867 listed on our site can be shown on your vehicle as 96U or 96L or 8867 or WA8867. Often there will be a BC CC before the color code. This stands for Basecoat/Clearcoat. The U in the paint code means the Upper Color and the L means the Lower Color. Two tone vehicles will have each color coded, i.e. 96U and say 36L. Also, it could be 8867L or 8867U.

2005 Chevrolet Corvette Locate Color Identification Plate Color Information Source FAQ'S.
Color Color Description Color Code
Arctic White Clearcoat 10/WA9567
Corvette Le Mans Blue 19/WA933L
Cobalt Red Clearcoat 27/WA946L
Black Clearcoat 41/WA8555
Light Tarnished Silver Metallic Clearcoat 67/WA994L
Red Clearcoat 74/WA9260
Yellow Clearcoat 79/WA423G
Red Tint Metallic Tricoat 86/WA379E
Bright Silver Sparkle Effect (Wheel) 9967
Always verify your color code on your vehicle! Do not order paint based on the paint name or color samples shown above.
There can also be additional colors, especially interior, trim and wheel not shown above. Please note:
The VIN does not give us your color code. It only gives us any paint formula variance in an existing color code.

If you can't find your color code listed above, fill out this form.



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Discount tire scratched one of my wheels removing the run craps.
They called in a wheel specialist who sanded down and repainted and cleared the section of the wheel. It came out perfect.. he made sure the metal flake was the same.. He made sure to take it outside in the daylight to be sure it wasn't noticeable. I can't tell any difference at all..

 

I had this done too the first time when the damage to wheel was gouged hit a handicap curb too a chunk of wheel and tire off.

Had it fixed can't even tell but now this happens-curb rash.