Billet Aluminum GM Prototype Wheels
 

Well, I managed to obtain my wheels yesterday!

these are General Motors Prototype wheels with a prototype alloy. I'll get some pics of the stickers tomorrow. What I do know is they are billet 3-piece wheels manufactured in 2000. They are C5 Corvette wheels. The year and size makes me think they are probably prototype Z06 wheels, which is fitting for them to go on my Z06. I can't confirm that, but no one can deny it, either. :unibrow:

So now comes the process of getting them ready for the car. One of the center pieces on one of the 19's has a couple of knicks in the surface. Those need repaired. There's oxidation on the bare aluminum rims, too.

Here's a photo where you can see what I'm talking about.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2129/...92487526_b.jpg

Click here for the full size picture

Does anyone know who can repair the knicks in the center sections for me? What kind of sealant is used between the two rim sections?

Also, what ideas do you have about the rims? Chrome? Polished and sealed? Painted?

I really need to clean and seal the largest section, but I really want to save the prototype labels if I can. Can I get them cleaned and sealed without destroying the stickers?

What color would you think for the center sections? These are going on a black 2002 Corvette Z06.

How bout black powdercoat center with polished lip?

I had that idea, too. My biggest issue there is that black center with polished lip seems to be the rage these days, and since i'm trying to not go with HRE's or BBS's like everyone else in the Corvette world, it seems wrong to go black centers. :lol:

I was thinking maybe a gunmetal powdercoat, though. The centers have a "hyper silver" powdercoat on them now.

what about powder coating the lip of the rim a color and leave the centers polished?

Anyone have a good source for the repairs to the center?