Powder Coating the base model 5 spoke wheels

RedVett · 10-10-2013, 07:49 AM

Has anyone that has purchased a base model Stingray with the 5 spoke wheels had them powder coated or painted black? I was lucky enough to get the last allocation at a local dealer, but was very sad that I couldn't add the Z51 package with that allocation. I really wanted the package, but did not want to wait 6 months to a year go get it. So I ordered the Stingray without it. I want to powder coat the wheels black because I really like the look of black wheels. Just curious if anyone else has done this yet and have pictures of what it would look like. Thanks.

Stingray · 10-10-2013, 09:06 AM

I was thinking of doing this exactly if I got a non-Z51 unit. For me, I think it would look better powdercoated in gloss or semigloss black... will help with the contrast effect on light colored cars. I estimate $400-$500 in labor/costs to have a set professionally done.

RedVett · 10-10-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Stingray

I was thinking of doing this exactly if I got a non-Z51 unit. For me, I think it would look better powdercoated in gloss or semigloss black... will help with the contrast effect on light colored cars. I estimate $400-$500 in labor/costs to have a set professionally done.

Yea, I agree, I will be going Gloss Black, I may even see if adding a red ring would be possible. Just want to get an idea of how the stock 5 spokes look when black and on the car. If I don't like the way they look, then maybe I will just go to an aftermarket wheel.

IcePick06 · 10-11-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray

I was thinking of doing this exactly if I got a non-Z51 unit. For me, I think it would look better powdercoated in gloss or semigloss black... will help with the contrast effect on light colored cars. I estimate $400-$500 in labor/costs to have a set professionally done.

Your costs estimates Sound about right. I want to powdercoat my stock ZL1 wheels black since the factory paint is so soft and powdercoating would be more durable. I was quoted $100 per wheel (plus mounting/balancing on tires)

Glen e · 10-11-2013, 11:46 PM

ordered a 2LT Cyber base car, wheels coming off, new TSW black wheels with machine face going on in 19/20 and a bit wider - about $2500 in cost w/ new tires. Here's what they look like on a C6. I like they hide they red painted caliper a bit.

RedVett · 10-14-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

ordered a 2LT Cyber base car, wheels coming off, new TSW black wheels with machine face going on in 19/20 and a bit wider - about $2500 in cost w/ new tires. Here's what they look like on a C6. I like they hide they red painted caliper a bit.

Those look awesome man, can't wait to see what they look like on your car!

Overflow · 10-16-2013, 05:05 PM

I got my stock rims powder coated gloss black on my 2011 Nissan Juke. I still don't regret it.

gen=5 · 10-17-2013, 08:52 AM

try this out I am going to have it done to my rims i think when my vette gets here,carbon hydro dipping
here is a couple videos,and some pictures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=QIPDi35ByW8

I have a ZL1 2013 vert and i have had all of my outter parts dipped by fastlane here in houston and they do a freaking great job,calling them..they will give you a 10% DISACOUNT FOR BEING A FORUM MEMBER,just tell them your from vette7 or camaro5..good luck take care.

mark0202 · 10-18-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RedVett

Has anyone that has purchased a base model Stingray with the 5 spoke wheels had them powder coated or painted black? I was lucky enough to get the last allocation at a local dealer, but was very sad that I couldn't add the Z51 package with that allocation. I really wanted the package, but did not want to wait 6 months to a year go get it. So I ordered the Stingray without it. I want to powder coat the wheels black because I really like the look of black wheels. Just curious if anyone else has done this yet and have pictures of what it would look like. Thanks.

RedVett...my thought process as well..online quotes seem to run about $95.00 per wheel..

texasray · 10-19-2013, 03:17 PM

wow, that looks nice!!! and the best part is they are in Houston. i need to make a trip to visit this place

RedVett · 10-21-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gen=5

try this out I am going to have it done to my rims i think when my vette gets here,carbon hydro dipping
here is a couple videos,and some pictures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=QIPDi35ByW8

I have a ZL1 2013 vert and i have had all of my outter parts dipped by fastlane here in houston and they do a freaking great job,calling them..they will give you a 10% DISACOUNT FOR BEING A FORUM MEMBER,just tell them your from vette7 or camaro5..good luck take care.

Wow, that looks awesome! How much does it cost to dip wheels that way?

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Originally Posted by mark0202

RedVett...my thought process as well..online quotes seem to run about $95.00 per wheel..

Yea, that's about the going rate for powder coating. I think I will end up doing this and also buying another set of aftermarket wheels. Maybe use the stocks for all season tires or something.

GQ4Life · 10-21-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gen=5

try this out I am going to have it done to my rims i think when my vette gets here,carbon hydro dipping
here is a couple videos,and some pictures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=QIPDi35ByW8

I have a ZL1 2013 vert and i have had all of my outter parts dipped by fastlane here in houston and they do a freaking great job,calling them..they will give you a 10% DISACOUNT FOR BEING A FORUM MEMBER,just tell them your from vette7 or camaro5..good luck take care.

u can even hydro dip urself.. they sell them on websites and show u how.. just would need a big bath tub for rims..

killascrimp · 10-22-2013, 05:37 PM

going tomorow for a price quote i am also getting calipers done because the car i have has black ones... i am thinking of satin blk or semi blk and eather yellow or zr1 blue. what do you guys think of blue calipers??? pics as soon as its finished oh i am also going to see about getting the inside trim painted NRB match the outside.

GQ4Life · 10-22-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by killascrimp

going tomorow for a price quote i am also getting calipers done because the car i have has black ones... i am thinking of satin blk or semi blk and eather yellow or zr1 blue. what do you guys think of blue calipers??? pics as soon as its finished oh i am also going to see about getting the inside trim painted NRB match the outside.

Blue calipers on black car look good

10-10-2013, 07:49 AM	#1
RedVett Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wayne NJ Posts: 26	Powder Coating the base model 5 spoke wheels Has anyone that has purchased a base model Stingray with the 5 spoke wheels had them powder coated or painted black? I was lucky enough to get the last allocation at a local dealer, but was very sad that I couldn't add the Z51 package with that allocation. I really wanted the package, but did not want to wait 6 months to a year go get it. So I ordered the Stingray without it. I want to powder coat the wheels black because I really like the look of black wheels. Just curious if anyone else has done this yet and have pictures of what it would look like. Thanks. __________________ 2014 Corvette Stingray, Torch Red, 1LT, Performance Exhaust, Z51 Spoiler (couldn't order the Z51 package because of the shortage, didn't want to wait...), Pfadt tune, Pfadt headers ordered. 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Inferno Orange, 21" Black and Chrome factory rims, factory ground effects, black stripes, sunroof, IOM interior, CAI, Catch can, skip-shift eliminator. 1984 Camaro Z28, AutoForm 2 seater roadster, Red, 350/700R4, Flowmaster Super 44, 18" Boyd Coddingtons. 1984 Pontiac TransAm, AutoForm 2 seater roadster, Red, 305H.O/700R4, Magnaflow. 1986 Camaro IROC-Z, Black, 305/700R4, Flowmaster.

10-11-2013, 11:46 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	ordered a 2LT Cyber base car, wheels coming off, new TSW black wheels with machine face going on in 19/20 and a bit wider - about $2500 in cost w/ new tires. Here's what they look like on a C6. I like they hide they red painted caliper a bit. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

10-16-2013, 05:05 PM	#7
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	I got my stock rims powder coated gloss black on my 2011 Nissan Juke. I still don't regret it. __________________

10-17-2013, 08:52 AM	#8
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,313 View My Garage	try this out I am going to have it done to my rims i think when my vette gets here,carbon hydro dipping here is a couple videos,and some pictures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=QIPDi35ByW8 I have a ZL1 2013 vert and i have had all of my outter parts dipped by fastlane here in houston and they do a freaking great job,calling them..they will give you a 10% DISACOUNT FOR BEING A FORUM MEMBER,just tell them your from vette7 or camaro5..good luck take care. Attached Images __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346589 CHECK OUT THE BUILDING OF MY RANCH FOR DISABLED VETS, COMPLETE WITH A GUN RANGE .

10-22-2013, 05:37 PM	#13
killascrimp Drives: 14 z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Panama City beach Posts: 103	getting my z51 whels powder coated soon going tomorow for a price quote i am also getting calipers done because the car i have has black ones... i am thinking of satin blk or semi blk and eather yellow or zr1 blue. what do you guys think of blue calipers??? pics as soon as its finished oh i am also going to see about getting the inside trim painted NRB match the outside.

10-10-2013, 09:06 AM	#2
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	I was thinking of doing this exactly if I got a non-Z51 unit. For me, I think it would look better powdercoated in gloss or semigloss black... will help with the contrast effect on light colored cars. I estimate $400-$500 in labor/costs to have a set professionally done.

10-19-2013, 03:17 PM	#10
texasray joyce Drives: import Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: houston, texas Posts: 17	wow, that looks nice!!! and the best part is they are in Houston. i need to make a trip to visit this place