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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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does anybody know of a reputable paint shop where i can get my wheels painted (centers. lip. inner barrels)? THX
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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I had my OEM Z06 wheels powder coated 3 years ago and they are still perfect. Powder coating is very hard and resiliant, much tougher than paint.

The guy is in like New Lennox or Lemont, I have his card, I can look it up if you want me to.
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i can give him a call and ask, i'm looking at blacken my wheels and maybe a red lip or a red pinstripe. can i get his phone number please,,,thx
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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i can give him a call and ask, i'm looking at blacken my wheels and maybe a red lip or a red pinstripe. can i get his phone number please,,,thx
His name is Jay at ProTek Powder Coating. Now in Joliet.

http://protekpowdercoating.com/
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Another bump for Jay at Protek. He's a friend of mine and does great powder work!
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ravine Speed
I had my OEM Z06 wheels powder coated 3 years ago and they are still perfect. Powder coating is very hard and resiliant, much tougher than paint.
Powder coating is the way to go.
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