Glass-beading Z28 wheels?
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Glass-beading Z28 wheels?
I have the 15x7 five-spoke wheels on my '85 Z28, and they look rough.
Can you safely sandblast them if you're using glass-bead?
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1985 Z28
Can you safely sandblast them if you're using glass-bead?
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1985 Z28
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From: Portales, NM USA
Car: 86 T/A
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Depends on what you're trying to accomplish. Glass beading will remove the clear coat and smooth much of the surface but for example if there is a scratch in there it will remain even when beaded. Sometimes even deeper.
Usually 180/320/400 wet sanding will remove scratches then polish with tripoli compound and white rouge.
Usually 180/320/400 wet sanding will remove scratches then polish with tripoli compound and white rouge.
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Glass bead works great on them. It will turn them a white powder color and you can paint them easily. I painted my old one gun metal grey and then I polished the ribs and the lip. I shot some clear on them to finish them up and they looked sweet! I got the nice glint off them at night.
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