Wheel bands
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Instructor
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Wheel bands
Looking to Put a Rim band on my black wheels to break up the all Black Look. Any suggestions on the best product out? Ive read some reviews of them coming off at High speeds! or is tape striping the best Bet?
Race Director
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From: NJ
The taper (one made specifically for C7 wheels at least a widebody is not too expensive and the stripe can be easily replaced if damaged.
0ainting is best but its costpy and any damage requires a do over at 50 100? A wheel.
The qheels bands are kind of cheesy. Just my opinion. At least the cars uve seen with them. Kind if bulky.
0ainting is best but its costpy and any damage requires a do over at 50 100? A wheel.
The qheels bands are kind of cheesy. Just my opinion. At least the cars uve seen with them. Kind if bulky.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Houston Texas
I haven't put wheel stripes on my car, but I've heard good reviews from these folks. They will also send you samples so you can get the exact color you want.
Good luck!
http://www.tapeworks.com/
Good luck!
http://www.tapeworks.com/
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2007
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tapeworks
I haven't put wheel stripes on my car, but I've heard good reviews from these folks. They will also send you samples so you can get the exact color you want.
Good luck!
http://www.tapeworks.com/
Good luck!
http://www.tapeworks.com/
Burning Brakes
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From: Wendell NC
St. Jude Donor '19
Stay away from Rim Blades. What you've heard about them coming off on the highway is true. I am speaking from experience. Go with 3M vinyl striping. It's safer and can easily be removed.
Melting Slicks
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From: Conyers Georgia
I had rim blades on my C6. They look nice but if you ever have to remove a tire, be prepared to buy a whole new set. I would not recommend them.
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Pro
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From: Charlotte NC
As mentioned above, the Tapeworks stipes work well and their little tool makes the install pretty easy. I have the red on my black wheels and it matches my red calipers perfectly. I did find it easier to install with the tire/rim off the car laying flat on the ground rather than the way they tell you to have someone spin the wheel on the car while lifted. Good mod at a resonable cost.
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Rim Blades
I have tried several types. Tape is easy and less expensive, but it doesn't protect the rims. I just installed the new model of Rim Blades. They went on easy and work great. Just be sure to follow the instructions to first clean the rims with alcohol, then rub on the adhesive accellerator (or something like that) and then put on the rim blades. It is very important to let them sit for at least 24 houes, 48 hours is better, to let the adhesive cure.
Last edited by emsguy; Jul 9, 2019 at 09:49 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Wendell NC
St. Jude Donor '19
I have tried several types. Tape is easy and less expensive, but it doesn't protect the rims. I just installed the new model of Rim Blades. They went on easy and work great. Just be sure to follow the instructions to first clean the rims with alcohol, then rub on the adhesive accellerator (or something like that) and then put on the rim blades. It is very important to let them sit for at least 24 houes, 48 hours is better, to let the adhesive cure.