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Old 04-29-2010, 07:51 PM
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Default Finally done...Painted 18X9.5 C5 Y2Ks...pics inside

Here are my previously polished but now painted with polished lip OEM c5 Y2Ks in 18X9.5 on all four corners. I used Sumitomo HTRZ 2 285/35/zr18 tires. It rides great. The paint code is WA391E, it's a GM code. The center of the hood and the "camaro" panel is the same color so it ties in. Let me know what you guys think.
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looks good
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came out good!
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thanks guys. anyone else ever used these tires? how did you like them?
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Nice job. It ties in great. Where did u get them from?
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That looks real good. My cars twin, except my wheels are 10 spoke SS.
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I like how you left a lip. Looks great!
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These are OEM wheels just painted in bc/cc in this code. I just sandblasted them and did a primer sealer and then base/clear. I hand polished the lip with 500 grit and then red scotch brite and then polished it with my high speed buffer. Luckly I got the hook up on the paint and it was a freebe! All I have in these is my time.
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Looks good, alot better than the silver would have looked
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Very nice looking, being different payed off !
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I am really liking that color!
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Thanks again guys. I've always wanted to do a set of darker wheels, but actually going for it is a risk if it does not look good. I'm very pleased with it. Now I think it needs this same color somewhere on the side of the car. Maybe the Grandsport(the two stripes on the front fender) stripes in this color would look good.
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they look really good but as far as the GrandSport strips i think there played out i wouldnt do it cause i had black ones on my Artic White camaro and i got tired of em within the first two to three months but its all in what you want i guess
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Looks great, I'm planning on doing the same thing and same color since it looks so close if I can get my hands on two c5 rims. I have the older OE Wheels gunmetal c5 rims and they are discontinued but I want a matching pair for drag radials.
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Camz, I have the two front 17X8.5 for sale right now that came off of the front of mine. $100 for the pair but I'm sure you probably want 18s and a wider rim for drag radials.
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it looks ok
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Looks sick...I like the color theme you have goin on!!!
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That looks good man! Good job!
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Looks good. I think that's the first time I've ever liked the Y2K wheels without them being deep dishes. I wish i would've had that setup on my old polo green Z28. Nice job.
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I appreciate all the comments guys. Hopefully I can inspire someone else to "take the plunge" on a project like this. I am really glad I did. If anyone wants/needs help or tips with trying something like this just shoot me an IM. Thanks again guys.




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