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Lowered my car on stock bolts (pics before lowering) and painted my chrome wheels with Duplicolor Red Metalcast anodized paint. Front came out perfect, rears had runs so I had to remove it all with acetone and repaint. Looks even better in person than pictures.
Looks amazing. What kind of prep did you have to do to the rims before spraying?
Last edited by Martman C7; 12-19-2017 at 07:48 PM.
I am starting off a thread for people to post what they are doing with their C7 : Mods, Maintenance, Joy-Rides. This has been a popular thread on some of the other car forums I frequent.
I will start it off, for my 2017 GS 1LT M7 :
- Installed CAGs eliminator
- Installed Blockit Mats
- Checked and topped-off the rear diff gear oil (4 ounces underfilled)
- Gave it its first wash
I took my new GS vert to PPF Houston for a full wrap and window tint.
Washed, wiped down with Duplicolor wax and grease remover, sprayed Duplicolor adhesion promoter, then 2 light coats, then one medium coat of the metal cast
Originally Posted by Martman C7
Looks amazing. What kind of prep did you have to do to the rims before spraying?
How hard is it to undo this paint process if I screw it up, or just don't like it? I'm planning on ordering those wheels in Z51 sizes (reps) and would be able to paint them without the tires installed.
Last edited by Martman C7; 12-20-2017 at 12:58 AM.
How hard is it to undo this paint process if I screw it up, or just don't like it? I'm planning on ordering those wheels in Z51 sizes (reps) and would be able to paint them without the tires installed.
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Originally Posted by ersatz928
I am starting off a thread for people to post what they are doing with their C7 : Mods, Maintenance, Joy-Rides. This has been a popular thread on some of the other car forums I frequent.
I will start it off, for my 2017 GS 1LT M7 :
.....- Installed Blockit Mats
Took it to the dealer for an oil/filter change and multi point inspection using the $100 GM Card credit discount. Final cost was $1.18. Hope they make the offer again next year.
Yes,,I have to agree. Went for a ride today with the new stage 2's on and there was more dust. Reinstalled the stage 1 winglets..So much for that theory, now have stage 2 in stock..
I picked up my 2018 1LT coupe tonight! Before I even left the dealer I swapped out the stock mats for some Lloyd's mats that I bought a few months ago:
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09, '14-'15-'16-'17-'18
Took my Little Blue Vette, picked up my oldest granddaughter, and took her Christmas shopping. Back home, I washed it, dried it with the blower, and detailed the wheels and tires. It was a cold, clear day out...plenty of December sunshine. Glad I got those Michelin A/S tires.
12-19-2017, 07:47 PM
