Refinishing Z28 Wheels??
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From: Kenosha, WI
Car: 1984 Z28
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Refinishing Z28 Wheels??
Anyone here know the best way to refinish an 84 Z28 wheel? I know of a media blaster that would probably blast the paint off, but have no idea where to get the original color of the wheels? I don't want chrome or polished, I love the stock look, but after 27 years...well ya know they ain't pretty anymore.
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From: Grande Prairie, Ab
Car: 1987 Z28 / 1988 IROC-Z
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Re: Refinishing Z28 Wheels??
oops... double post
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From: Grande Prairie, Ab
Car: 1987 Z28 / 1988 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 LG4 / 305 LB9
Transmission: T5 5spd
Axle/Gears: 3.42 / 3.08
Re: Refinishing Z28 Wheels??
I know 58mark did his a while back.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/wh...g-project.html (My wheel painting project)
I think the best way to get rid of all the old paint is us a paint stripper (aircraft stripper works the best)
As for the original color... maybe do some hunting around. Or just go for a color of your choice now that you can.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/wh...g-project.html (My wheel painting project)
I think the best way to get rid of all the old paint is us a paint stripper (aircraft stripper works the best)
As for the original color... maybe do some hunting around. Or just go for a color of your choice now that you can.
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Re: Refinishing Z28 Wheels??
Well the BEST way will be a media blaster but a good way if you don't have access to a media blaster is to use the aircraft stripper. I used that when I refinished my IROC wheels. Works quite well but DON'T get that **** on your hands... it BURNS! haha I used an automotive 2-stage paint and used a few more coats of clear to resist chipping as much as possible... cheap paint yes but it looks good.
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