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Re: Dymags: which color
A Few CAC Dymag repair links:
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/foru...+repair&page=2 http://corvetteactioncenter.com/foru...t=dymag+repair http://corvetteactioncenter.com/foru...t=dymag+repair
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Re: Dymags: which color
wow. Really like the darker colors on both.
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The problem is the conversion coating that seals the magnesium. I have found a product that is used to seal military vehicles/planes(Prokote).... that is nontoxic and cost only $26 a quart. Most of the magnesium fear is BS in that the alloy mixes used in the 90's and on is not the same stuff as in the 60s, etc. Magnesium is in fact know for corrosion resistence, just look at your flywheel cover on your Z.
The process is to strip, spray w/prokote....rinse with water and then primer within 24hrs. powdercoating is difficult due to the gases released from the metal can cause bubbling. LGAFF 92 ZR1 #234 Last edited by LGAFF; 02-10-2008 at 11:04 AM. |
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GM also uses magnesium in the structures of many FWD cars, the connecting beam behind the dash is magnesium on many of them. The steering wheel in my Aurora is magnesium, and appeared to be uncoated.
FWIW, I like the gunmetal. But they look good in silver too. Personally I don't like that the center cap doesn't match the wheel color. It might be hard to color the center cap though. The aftermarket center caps might be a better bet since the emblem can be removed (though the circle is under the finish).
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Color of the wheel is a personal preference, go what you like. For me the dark grey wheel on a red car just looks like the wheels are dirty from brake dust.
On a Dymag wheel I would go back to the original color. The style of the wheel is enough of a statement. Again, this is just a personal preference. |
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I really like the color of those wheels ! |
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