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Mach83 · 11-15-2016, 10:13 PM

Are the OEM black wheels on the ZL1 / 1LE painted or powder coated? I've taken the car to two high end shops asking about a minor repair to one wheel, and both shops are quoting north of 150 because the wheels need to be completely RE powder coated, regardless of how minor the repair is. I thought they were painted from the factory so I'm just a little confused. I've read on the forum of repairs like this being sub 150.

HOJO · 11-15-2016, 11:27 PM

If I remember correctly from previous post they are painted. Guys complained about the shitty paint coverage, which I have noticed on my wheels as well. Some have had theirs powder coated and they look good. I'm sure the paint code is listed in the old post if you can locate it with a search. Sorry I can't be more exact.

14Black1LESS · 11-16-2016, 05:57 AM

They are painted.

Billy10mm · 11-16-2016, 08:14 AM

Painted. Your shop is trying to swindle you. I had mine powder coated because of how crappy the stock paint job was.

lopycam · 11-16-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy10mm

Painted. Your shop is trying to swindle you. I had mine powder coated because of how crappy the stock paint job was.

I agree. Not a good job at all. It is not even complete.

Mach83 · 11-16-2016, 08:56 AM

Thanks guys. I'm not gonna have 1 out of 4 coated to fix a minor curb scuff.

Billy10mm · 11-16-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mach83

Thanks guys. I'm not gonna have 1 out of 4 coated to fix a minor curb scuff.

Make ABSOLUTELY sure they use a low-temp powder and that they cure at no higher than 300 degrees. Baking them at regular temps (400 to 450) will over-cure (actually it's annealing) and the wheels will get brittle.

Start at post #5 and work your way through the thread from there:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431346

Mach83 · 11-16-2016, 04:56 PM

I have no intention to coat any of the wheels. Both shops told me it would be expensive because to repair minor curbing they'd have to RE powder coat. I wasn't sure they were even coated to begin with - which you guys confirmed. And it would be silly to have 1 powder coated wheel and 3 that aren't - just because of curb rash. And.... I'm not spending 600-700 bucks to powder coat 4 wheels and risk weakening the wheels cuz of curb rash on 1 wheel.

Now that I know it's painted I will take it to a shop that specializes in wheel repair vs. a performance shop that doesn't know a powder coated wheel from a painted wheel.

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Jayjellyfish212 · 11-16-2016, 05:31 PM

I agree, these factory wheels/ rims are painted like shit. They must have outsourced the wheel painting portion.

vinman · 11-16-2016, 05:42 PM

I'm getting mine redone when I am due for a full set of tires

backeddy · 11-16-2016, 09:39 PM

I think they must have relocated the C5 wheel painting robot to the C6 Mosaic Black assembly line

Drm2Reality · 11-17-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach83

I have no intention to coat any of the wheels. Both shops told me it would be expensive because to repair minor curbing they'd have to RE powder coat. I wasn't sure they were even coated to begin with - which you guys confirmed. And it would be silly to have 1 powder coated wheel and 3 that aren't - just because of curb rash. And.... I'm not spending 600-700 bucks to powder coat 4 wheels and risk weakening the wheels cuz of curb rash on 1 wheel.

Now that I know it's painted I will take it to a shop that specializes in wheel repair vs. a performance shop that doesn't know a powder coated wheel from a painted wheel.

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You need to make Chevy pay for that. They have fixed many due to the lack of paint. Your's will not be the last as well.

If your normal dealer will not help you go to another.

Egon · 11-17-2016, 10:26 PM

As others have said definitely painted and not very well. The barrels on mine are so lightly painted they are more light grey than black.

11-15-2016, 10:13 PM	#1
Mach83 Drives: 2015 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Western Connecticut Posts: 168	1LE wheels painted or coated at factory? Are the OEM black wheels on the ZL1 / 1LE painted or powder coated? I've taken the car to two high end shops asking about a minor repair to one wheel, and both shops are quoting north of 150 because the wheels need to be completely RE powder coated, regardless of how minor the repair is. I thought they were painted from the factory so I'm just a little confused. I've read on the forum of repairs like this being sub 150.

11-16-2016, 05:57 AM	#3
14Black1LESS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 698	They are painted. __________________

11-16-2016, 08:14 AM	#4
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Painted. Your shop is trying to swindle you. I had mine powder coated because of how crappy the stock paint job was. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

11-16-2016, 05:31 PM	#9
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	I agree, these factory wheels/ rims are painted like shit. They must have outsourced the wheel painting portion. __________________ Car mods: never enough! Last edited by Jayjellyfish212; 11-16-2016 at 05:31 PM. Reason: spelling

11-16-2016, 05:42 PM	#10
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,461 View My Garage	I'm getting mine redone when I am due for a full set of tires __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

11-15-2016, 11:27 PM	#2
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 873	If I remember correctly from previous post they are painted. Guys complained about the shitty paint coverage, which I have noticed on my wheels as well. Some have had theirs powder coated and they look good. I'm sure the paint code is listed in the old post if you can locate it with a search. Sorry I can't be more exact.

11-16-2016, 08:56 AM	#6
Mach83 Drives: 2015 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Western Connecticut Posts: 168	Thanks guys. I'm not gonna have 1 out of 4 coated to fix a minor curb scuff.

11-16-2016, 04:56 PM	#8
Mach83 Drives: 2015 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Western Connecticut Posts: 168	I have no intention to coat any of the wheels. Both shops told me it would be expensive because to repair minor curbing they'd have to RE powder coat. I wasn't sure they were even coated to begin with - which you guys confirmed. And it would be silly to have 1 powder coated wheel and 3 that aren't - just because of curb rash. And.... I'm not spending 600-700 bucks to powder coat 4 wheels and risk weakening the wheels cuz of curb rash on 1 wheel. Now that I know it's painted I will take it to a shop that specializes in wheel repair vs. a performance shop that doesn't know a powder coated wheel from a painted wheel. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11-16-2016, 09:39 PM	#11
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	I think they must have relocated the C5 wheel painting robot to the C6 Mosaic Black assembly line

11-17-2016, 10:26 PM	#13
Egon Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 977	As others have said definitely painted and not very well. The barrels on mine are so lightly painted they are more light grey than black. __________________