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07-22-2014, 04:51 AM

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85 iroc

Hi all
Just picked up an 85 black iroc z28. I live in Sydney Australia so mines RHD.
I would like to repaint it as the original paint is looking a bit sad. Was the original paint water based?
What's the right procedure to repaint over it?
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07-22-2014, 06:12 AM

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Car: 1987 iroc

Engine: 383 TPIS intake, Dyno Don headers

Transmission: 700R4 w/Pro-built Auto/transgo 2-3

Axle/Gears: 3.27/3.70 borg warner 9 bolt

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Welcome to TGO. Lots of information in this site. The paint is not water based. Spending many hours of prep work is what makes a great paint job. Attention to detail, and lots and lots of sanding.

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07-22-2014, 02:37 PM

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Re: 85 iroc

Thanks redroc. My car came from the vans nuys plant do you know what paint system/product they used?
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07-22-2014, 03:24 PM

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Engine: 383 TPIS intake, Dyno Don headers

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Axle/Gears: 3.27/3.70 borg warner 9 bolt

Re: 85 iroc

I'm not sure, either Lacquer or then to urethane. Some where in the mid to late 80's they switched i think, so i don't know for sure.

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07-23-2014, 04:22 AM

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Re: 85 iroc

Ok no worries thanks.

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07-23-2014, 03:21 PM

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Car: '02 T/A WS6, '91 T/A, '91 Camaro RS

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Transmission: T56, 700R4, 700R4

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Re: 85 iroc

According to the Camaro White Book, base/clear paint did not start until the 1986 model year. Your 85 more than likely has lacquer paint if it's original.