I'm interested in trying to refinish a set of 85-87 Iroc rims in gold trim.Any advice would be appreciated.What is involved with this and what gold paint is the closest match to original?

 

If you are interested, I refinished a set of 91 Camaro rims that are now for sale... Getting back on topic


You will need clear coat remover, clear coat, and a lot of time.
As to the paint, I am sure the paint code is out there somewhere.
When I did my rims I spent 3 straight hours using a scotch brite pad to finish removing the clear coat and making it pretty, oh yeah, and that was only for one rim.
Start by spraying clear coat remover on them following the manufacturers directions. The temperature outside also has to be whatever the manufacturer says. Next, remove all remaining clear coat with a scotch brite pad. This may take awhile. Then sand off all of the paint or use a chemical stripper. Then thoroughly wash them, let them dry, then paint, then clear coat. Depending on the clearcoat and wheel paint, you may have to wait a certain amount of time before clearcoating them. I waited too long and in a few spots my paint didn't come out good. Not sure why, but VHT told me this after the damage was done. Overall, it doesn't cost much of your money, but rather a lot of your time. Good luck and post the results!

 

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It will take up a lot of time but the end result is worth it