Salad Shooters
02-08-2008, 12:56 AM
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Salad Shooters Does anyone know if theres anyway to make the stock Camaro salad shooter wheels look new again . I would like to keep them but they look old .
02-08-2008, 04:46 AM
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I had the same question when my appearance was stock. I'll give you the same answer everyone gave me.
"WTF??? Why the hell would anyone want those? They look like hammered dog **** in a paper bag? You're gay and ugly!"
I think they aren't that bad. I recommend scuffing real good with like a scotchbrite pad or SOS and spraying with Duplicolor Silver. Just don't use the "wheel coat" they offer, its not worth using. And do a decent job.
-Rick
"WTF??? Why the hell would anyone want those? They look like hammered dog **** in a paper bag? You're gay and ugly!"
I think they aren't that bad. I recommend scuffing real good with like a scotchbrite pad or SOS and spraying with Duplicolor Silver. Just don't use the "wheel coat" they offer, its not worth using. And do a decent job.
-Rick
02-08-2008, 06:48 AM
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I think they look decent on my car, but the guy that had my car before like curbs, so they're ate to hell.
Now I've got snowflakes...I think they might be worse than salad shooters.
-Rick
Now I've got snowflakes...I think they might be worse than salad shooters.
-Rick
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02-08-2008, 09:15 AM
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Personally I like the salad shooters better than most of the aftermarket wheels I see. I have chrome shooters, but it's flaking off so I'm considering my options for refinishing or replacing them also. The chrome Z06 wheels are my favorite aftermarket wheels.
02-08-2008, 10:16 AM
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i have chome ones too, two of them are flaking on the back side not a big deal, but the owner before me took on a curb and took a nice lil chunk out of one, it still hold air tho so who cares lol, they look nice wiped off with tire shine, but like most im in the market for some new wheels.
02-09-2008, 08:35 PM
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i dont have pictures but i did my stock wheels in gunmetal grey and left the little ring around the wheel silver and painted the center cap and left the black eblem it looked really good esp on the hunter green i had...
02-09-2008, 10:17 PM
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use a good brand of dull aluminum, not silver or grey. then clear coat them w/ a good brand clear coat. clean them 1st or even use air craft stripper(dont get it on you!) even using easy off oven cleaner 1st will do a good job of prepping them. you'll have about 4hrs and $25 in them.
02-09-2008, 10:50 PM
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IMO it depends on how picky you are choosing from paint and powdercoat. Ive been having alot of problems with the finish of the powdercoat having an "orange peel" look to it. Doing the right prep work, and getting a nice gun, with net you a great finish on the wheels if you decide to paint them. It will be more expensive, but the finish will turn out better IMO. Powdercoating around this area usually goes for about 40-50 bucks a wheel.
02-10-2008, 01:51 AM
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I am looking to refinish mine. I think I am just gonna get some Arctic Silver Duplicolor and then the Duplicolor Clear Coat. I have 8 wheels so I should be able to make one good set. The best way I have found to clean wheels up for a good to it yourself refinish is to get a 90º die grinder and the lightest scotch-brite pad you can get it. I did one wheel for a friend about 6 months ago and it turned out great.
