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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Corvette / July 2007

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C6 OEM Rear Wheel

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Frank M. - 28 Jun 2007 21:15 GMT
I called Chevrolet when I was considering getting a new rear wheel,
and their price is $648.05. This is for the standard 19" x 10" grey
painted (powder coated?) wheel. Then I called some of the aftermarket
parts suppliers and it appears that they don't carry this one, only
custom chrome wheels. I've also heard that the auto salvagers, knowing
what Chevy charges, charge almost the same.
So for future reference, does anyone have any ideas or know of a
supplier where the prices would be more reasonable?

P.S. I cut a corner too close and scraped the very outer edge of the
rim, about 3/16" x 5". But when I showed it to someone who runs a
powder coating shop, he smoothed and polished it with a hand buffer,
and now it looks like new. A bit of the metal shows through at the
edge to which I might apply some clear nail polish to further blend
the metal and paint.
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Dad - 28 Jun 2007 22:51 GMT
>I called Chevrolet when I was considering getting a new rear wheel,
> and their price is $648.05. This is for the standard 19" x 10" grey
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> edge to which I might apply some clear nail polish to further blend
> the metal and paint.

Get some Dupli-Color code number T488 GMC truck and suv pewter and
their clear lacquer. If it is smooth enough for your tastes dust it on
with a mask to keep it only in the damaged part. It should be clean
and etched if possible. Do not put masking tape on to control the area
to be covered, use a mask about 1/4 inch above the surface so it will
not leave an edge. Remember, dust it on with the spray nozzle about
12" or more above the surface being painted. You can apply a number of
coats and wet sand it out smooth with 400/600 paper. Note, this will
match the Z06 C5 wheels and I was guessing that it is close enough to
do the C6 painted wheels, if not try another color until it is to your
liking. When you're done put on a wet coat of clear.

You can also fix the rim by putting a bead of epoxy on the aluminum
and sanding it to contour and the paint will hold better than it will
on the aluminum. Use a flat file to keep the rim close to the same
shape. I've done it so I know it works, don't ask.
Frank M. - 30 Jun 2007 00:02 GMT
Dad,
Thanks for your reply and sharing your experience.
It sounds a bit ambitious for me, but I'll print out your reply and
keep reading it to fully understand the steps and what I may run into.
Then I might psych myself enough to actually do it.
Thanks again.

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Frank M.

Dad - 30 Jun 2007 02:22 GMT
> Dad,
> Thanks for your reply and sharing your experience.
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> Then I might psych myself enough to actually do it.
> Thanks again.

Not as hard as I may have made it sound, tried to cover many details
all at once. Look at it like you're going to stencil on a silver
eyebrow onto the wheel. The lacquer is very forgiving and you can sand
out your errors with ease, or just wipe it off with lacquer thinner.
Those mistakes will also give you some insight into how to get the
finish to look like you want it when you're done. Take the wheel off;
put it on a bench with good light; and have at it, it will surprise
you how easy it can be done.
Frank M. - 06 Jul 2007 20:19 GMT
>Get some Dupli-Color code number T488 GMC truck and suv pewter and
>their clear lacquer.

I found a T408 pewter but not the T488. Are you sure of the number?
Unfortunately, they were temporarily out of stock of the T408, so I
couldn't judge how close the color was.
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LDaVinci@DaVinciArt.com - 30 Jun 2007 02:32 GMT
Try emailing Bob at parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com for a bettter price on
GM parts.  Or Gene at www.gmpartshouse.com

For salvagers, try
http://www.corvettesalvage.com/
http://www.justcorvettes.com/
http://www.contemporarycorvette.com/

>I called Chevrolet when I was considering getting a new rear wheel,
>and their price is $648.05. This is for the standard 19" x 10" grey
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>edge to which I might apply some clear nail polish to further blend
>the metal and paint.
Jon - 07 Jul 2007 17:42 GMT
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeroforum?id=115
Keep looking.  There are a lot of good people there.

> I called Chevrolet when I was considering getting a new rear wheel,
> and their price is $648.05. This is for the standard 19" x 10" grey
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> So for future reference, does anyone have any ideas or know of a
> supplier where the prices would be more reasonable?
 
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