Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Got the wheels back from the powder coat guy this past Friday. I'm really happy with the color. The coater pointed out ahead of time that there were spots around each valve stem hole that rubbed off a bit due to the bolt they were hanging from. I don't think it'll be that noticeable with the stems in place, but I may look for some touch-up paint in a similar shade just to dab on the spots. On one wheel, I noticed a lack of powder in the crevice where the center of the wheel meets the hoop. It's only noticeable if you're up really close & staring at it though. Considering he didn't have to blast or prime the wheels, I got a nice discount. He only charged me $100 for the whole job, & dad picked up the tab for me in return for helping him out lately. It would've cost 3x that much using the other coater I spoke with. For a set of wheels that'll eventually serve mostly as Fall/Winter rollers, I can't complain.
I got the new tires ordered earlier last week, & they're on the way. I was hoping to have them installed early this week, but it looks like the crazy weather will force me to wait. I'm shipping the old bullet caps back in exchange for the correct ones. It'll be at least a couple more weeks before I have the new centers.
I snapped a couple pics yesterday:
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