Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop

[CC69Rat]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Just a thought.
Would you ever consider powdercoating the center of these wheels?
You could put your own spin on these cool BS Heritage wheels and eliminate the need for polishing wheels on a "semi-daily" driver.
(and it might cover up the blemishes that are killing you)
They would then be one-of-a-kind!

Yeah, I thought about that but the dings are all over the wheel. I have 4-5 in the outer lip, one of the spokes caught it pretty bad (on top of the spoke) then around the raised parts of the holes. If I did powder, I'd have to do the whole wheel to really make it look right instead of the contrasting trim like Keith has on the Hazel truck. I like that look, I really do .. I just don't think it would help the situation I'm faced with. The center part of the 4 way landed around the center cap too and you can see where the round'ness of the bar (luckily it was chromed and not my rusty old steel one I found under the seat of my GMC!) .. it just hit there and kinda slid down the spoke. Then the 'arms' just rattled around in there. <full body shiver>

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Man... I've been tensed up reading this page on your build thread. Can't get my body to release the tension. You are handling the situation the only way you can.

I cant sleep till I know it's better. I have been doing a lot of research today. I am a perfectionist so I tell ya, if it can be fixed, I'll get it. Again, not working the spot .. I'm trying to kinda feather the damage out. One nick on it becomes a 3-4" repair. The wheel will make you sick to see it right now. Sanded spots all over it.

Originally Posted by shawno72

Sorry to hear that Chad, glad you are handling it the way you are.

Yeah, I could have kicked and screamed but it wouldn't make it better. Plus, Greg's about a 3rd degree black belt. It's COOL bro! ..

Kididng. He didn't mean too. It'll all come out. It's just going to take some time. I'll try to get some pics tonight. I'm almost finished with it actually, but I wore my sandpaper out. I had to stop last night about 10:30.