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Old Oct 2, 2018 | 09:31 AM
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Does anyone know when you order the black wheels with the red stripe from GM is it painted, decal or Plastic Rim Guards?
Im looking to do this to my wheels. which is the best to go with?
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Didn't know this was still a thing. The easiest way is with vinyl tape. That way you can remove it when you decide you don't want it.

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Originally Posted by joecub22
Does anyone know when you order the black wheels with the red stripe from GM is it painted, decal or Plastic Rim Guards?
Im looking to do this to my wheels. which is the best to go with?
Right here on the forum. Corvetteforum Store, RIMSAVERS and ACCENT TRIM.
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To answer your question, when ordering the factory black wheels with red stripe, it is PAINTED on...... however, the black is a satin black, not glossy black. I preferred the glossy black and decided to also save $500 by just ordering the black wheels and ordering a kit from TapeWorks Graphics.

I used TapeWorks..... "Stripe it All". Been on the car about 20 months and still looks like new. Simple to install with the handy, inexpensive tool you buy. Total for tape and tool was about $52.

http://www.tapeworks.com/stripeitall/




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The OEM stripe wheels are painted as stated above. However, the paint is in a recessed grove so it is protected, unlike the other options.
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Old Oct 2, 2018 | 01:38 PM
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I put reflector tape on the rims of one of my motorcycles over three years ago and it's still in perfect shape. Just sayin'...
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