Stripping Powder Coating Wheels?
06-18-2009, 10:11 AM
#1
Stripping Powder Coating Wheels? Hi All...
I have a few questions for those who have stripped wheels before or repainted wheels.
I recently scored a set of 18" OEM Z06 wheels and the bonehead powder coated them black..now I'm a fan of black wheels and all but since my car is black, I dont like the black on black look.
Anyhow, I was thinking of trying to get them to look like the machined face Z06 wheels, but it looks like too much work.
So I think it's going to be easier to just re paint them with some argent silver, I really like the original color anyway!
Ok..Here's the questions.
If I use gasket remover will it work? Will it get me down to the bare metal or just down to the original OEM paint?
Where can I find Argent Silver or Gray that looks similar to the OEM color?
Any tips or advice welcomed!
Thanks!
I have a few questions for those who have stripped wheels before or repainted wheels.
I recently scored a set of 18" OEM Z06 wheels and the bonehead powder coated them black..now I'm a fan of black wheels and all but since my car is black, I dont like the black on black look.
Anyhow, I was thinking of trying to get them to look like the machined face Z06 wheels, but it looks like too much work.
So I think it's going to be easier to just re paint them with some argent silver, I really like the original color anyway!
Ok..Here's the questions.
If I use gasket remover will it work? Will it get me down to the bare metal or just down to the original OEM paint?
Where can I find Argent Silver or Gray that looks similar to the OEM color?
Any tips or advice welcomed!
Thanks!
06-18-2009, 09:20 PM
#6
I was test fitting them and checking for clearances.....fyi. OEM Speedlines Alcoas Z06 18x10.5 58mm wheels need a spacer to work without rubbing. The spacer size will depend on what size tire you end up running...for example I will stick with 295s and my measurements gave me a minimum of 3/16" spacer to clear the front without rubbing.
Sure the front wheel alone clear with no spacer, but you have less than 5/16" to work with, the minute you add and compensate for the mounted tire you have to add a spacer.
The rear NoPE... no spacer no CLear.. Well without mods!!!!!
The rear bumpstops are the real issue, aside from that nothing BFH and panhard adjustments can cure the issue.
I will end up running a 3/16" spacer front and rear to be on the safe side.
I will do a final test fit with tires mounted and update everyone as needed. Thanks!~
Sure the front wheel alone clear with no spacer, but you have less than 5/16" to work with, the minute you add and compensate for the mounted tire you have to add a spacer.
The rear NoPE... no spacer no CLear.. Well without mods!!!!!
The rear bumpstops are the real issue, aside from that nothing BFH and panhard adjustments can cure the issue.
I will end up running a 3/16" spacer front and rear to be on the safe side.
I will do a final test fit with tires mounted and update everyone as needed. Thanks!~
