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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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i was thinking of some things to do to my car to make it more original. anyways i was considering taking my wheels down to have the inner spokes painted the same color as my pewter camaro.

basically the same thing the did for the 35th le wheels but on my zo6 wheels and painted with factory paint and cleared. just the inside, i will still have a machined finish to the outside and a polished lip.

any thoughts comments or suggestions?
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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sounds like something different for sure!
not sure how good it'll be till i see it done...
but black z06 rims on a pewter is the nicest i have seen IMO....
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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What about hockey stick stripes? The color matched rims are a great idea too. Would def set it apart. And you already have a flawlessly clean SS. You don't have to do too much to stand out imo.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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I say manta ray on the scoop and rims to match...
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Satin Black hood scoop insert
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by camarojunky74
i was thinking of some things to do to my car to make it more original. anyways i was considering taking my wheels down to have the inner spokes painted the same color as my pewter camaro.

basically the same thing the did for the 35th le wheels but on my zo6 wheels and painted with factory paint and cleared. just the inside, i will still have a machined finish to the outside and a polished lip.

any thoughts comments or suggestions?
Ya i like your idea best.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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i say go a little darker than ur paint like gunmetal.the pewter will be too subtle imo.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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pink Z06's
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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the pewter will barely be noticeable if anything it will look like you dont clean your rims lol but it might work
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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i think youll have better luck doing black rather than pewter, but that would look SICK!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Do this http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2038452 its grey center with polished lip
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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black rims with black hood insert
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by -98-Z28-Darkness-
sounds like something different for sure!
not sure how good it'll be till i see it done...
but black z06 rims on a pewter is the nicest i have seen IMO....
i think that black rims will be to plain for my taste, i like the polished look alot, so this would kind of mix it up.

Originally Posted by LT Chevyboy
What about hockey stick stripes? The color matched rims are a great idea too. Would def set it apart. And you already have a flawlessly clean SS. You don't have to do too much to stand out imo.
thank you, and i am gonna try to have someone photoshop this up to see if its worth it
Originally Posted by Soul TKR
I say manta ray on the scoop and rims to match...
i think this would look good, but id have to commit to it for sure, there is no going back, well without paying again

Originally Posted by 94'BLKBRD
Satin Black hood scoop insert
i like this look, i may do this sooner or later i dont know

Originally Posted by WS6_Suicide_Machine
Ya i like your idea best.
thanks
Originally Posted by m6ttop
i say go a little darker than ur paint like gunmetal.the pewter will be too subtle imo.
i think your right, but i like subtle, as long as its clean, only the trained eye will grab it. then if its done right, it will look classy
Originally Posted by eddielb
the pewter will barely be noticeable if anything it will look like you dont clean your rims lol but it might work
it might it might not, but i see what your saying
Originally Posted by fast01z28
i think youll have better luck doing black rather than pewter, but that would look SICK!
either one would be sick for sure
Originally Posted by whatsgrip?
Do this http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2038452 its grey center with polished lip
those wheels look sick,
Originally Posted by -98-Z28-Darkness-
black rims with black hood insert
too much black.


im also looking to get away from polishing my wheels often, after they get clear coated they will be like painted wheels, just wipe them off and they will shine like new. thats what i have always wanted with polished aluminum, but i didnt wanna buy that zoops crap or spend the money to have it just cleared, now ill get it painted and cleared, who knows, im just tossing around the idea, i think if done right it will look classy and nice, not ostentacious but nice
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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let me know how much it costs.might wanna get my zr1s done
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