Originally Posted by Silverfox

There would be no real advantage to the blue as the 5 spoke wheel is covered by the OEM 5 Spoke Wheel Cover.
The only thing you would see is just a very very small top edge of the wheel.

Preping the wheels would consist of removing all rusted areas and hitting most of the wheel in general. with 220 to 400 grit wet/dry sand paper and/or a small wire wheel on a drill or other electric tool for the rusted spots.

As soon as you have the wheels sanded, wipe dry immediatly or blow dry to stop any rust from re-occuring. I use a hair dryer where needed.
When you have all the wheels sanded you can use a meduim strong liquid soap mix to wash them thoroly and then rinse very well.
Then dry with a clean non lint towel if possible.
If you have a compressor I would then blow them off and use a small clean dry bristle brush as you go... that is to remove any lint or other debris that might be left.
Let them sit overnight to make sure they are completely dry. Then Paint.
I just set them inside on a piece of cardboard where you are comfortable with spraying.
Start with a complete light cover coat. Let sit for 15 minutes and then apply a final coat. If you need more coverage wait 30 minutes and apply another final coat.
Watch as you are spraying to see just at the point of complete shiney you move on. Don't linger with too much paint in any 1 spot.
Let dry at least a couple days if possible. Longer would even be better.
This paint sets fairly quickly from runs and is tacky in about 10 minutes unless the temps are too cold.
Read the label for temps before spraying.
Probably 2 spray cans to do the job.

SF

Originally Posted by F-16C

From what I read he was asking what he could do with the current wheels he has if he can not afford to pop for the 5 spoke wheels. From what I can see in the photo he has the non 5 spoke wheels. That is why I suggested the blue colormatch.

Originally Posted by Silverfox

I don't see what you see in the picture but I do see in small print he has a 2006 LS.

In that case you would be right if he keeps his current wheels.

SF

Originally Posted by larryghd

lose the hubcaps & colormatch the wheels, click on photo link

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil.../DSC00824a.jpg

Originally Posted by A Crazy Canuck

I picked up a set of lt 17 inch factory aluminum mags from the auto wrecker for 200 bucks including taxes......Have you checked the used option?

Originally Posted by 06Daytona

And I don't think I could un-mount the tires to do this so I'm guessing that I'll have to try with the tires on. Not ideal, I know, but I have no other option in order to keep costs down.