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GLMajer · 03-19-2011

I had a Quasar Blue '92 LT1 and loved it. But now have an Adminral Blue '94 and love it more!
BTW, nice wheels!

gbmidyear66 · 03-20-2011

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Originally Posted by ZR1@gmx.com

Looks awesome, the car and the wheels! I would like to get my wheels refinished... Anyone know a good source in or around Missouri?

Refinishing the machined face 90 wheels seems to be a combination of art and expertise. I got my fronts finished first to be sure I was happy with the result - and I wasn't all that happy with my fronts - looked like they had water spots on the machined areas - apparently a common issue. I took the rears elsewhere and was fortunately very happy with the result.

The diamond bit used for machining and how the clear coat is applied and the casting itself all seem to be major factors in the end result.

Good luck

Glenn

zr1nsxgto · 02-10-2012

There is a company in Huntington Indiana called Transwheel. They did a set of 90 ZR1 wheels for me and they turned out perfect. Wasn't cheap however. It's been 5 years or so back, but it was around $750 to do all 4 wheels. They look just as good as factory new. They tell me that they are the company that developed the clear coating process that is now used by GM. Still have these wheels and am just now thinking of putting some new rubber on them. My original Gatorbacks are hard as concrete.

LGAFF · 02-10-2012

actually refinishing is pretty easy, did these by hand with sandpaper, and steel wool....turned out perfect

LGAFF · 02-10-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbmidyear66

Refinishing the machined face 90 wheels seems to be a combination of art and expertise. I got my fronts finished first to be sure I was happy with the result - and I wasn't all that happy with my fronts - looked like they had water spots on the machined areas - apparently a common issue. I took the rears elsewhere and was fortunately very happy with the result.

The diamond bit used for machining and how the clear coat is applied and the casting itself all seem to be major factors in the end result.

Good luck

Glenn

Glenn,

The "water spot" appearance is clear coat splatter on dry paint....

gbmidyear66 · 03-03-2012

Lee

Are you suggesting I may be able to polish the "water spots" from the clear coat?

Glenn

LGAFF · 03-03-2012

I think its possible....might try a polising compund..somthing light....call whomever did the painting and ask

bdw18_123 · 03-06-2012

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

actually refinishing is pretty easy, did these by hand with sandpaper, and steel wool....turned out perfect.

Interesting Lee, I might have to try that on mine. Can you give any more detail as to the process you went through to achieve that result? Did you clearcoat them afterward or just leave them bare?

My '90 rims don't have the machining on them anymore (they are just smooth with no clearcoat), the original owner must have had them polished at some point. I like the original look better though.

LGAFF · 03-06-2012

You just need to work on them prosgressively...start with a 240 or 320 and work your way down to fine steel wool......I then rattle can cleared them...no problems the far..I was shocked they turned out so good.

Mine just had rash on the edges, although I did scuff and reclear the entire wheels....I did not remove all the clear on the centers/hubs...only were it was poor

03-19-2011	#11
GLMajer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Garden Grove, Calif. Posts: 7	Re: New Wheels! I had a Quasar Blue '92 LT1 and loved it. But now have an Adminral Blue '94 and love it more! BTW, nice wheels!

02-10-2012	#13
zr1nsxgto Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greenwood Indiana Posts: 50	Re: New Wheels! There is a company in Huntington Indiana called Transwheel. They did a set of 90 ZR1 wheels for me and they turned out perfect. Wasn't cheap however. It's been 5 years or so back, but it was around $750 to do all 4 wheels. They look just as good as factory new. They tell me that they are the company that developed the clear coating process that is now used by GM. Still have these wheels and am just now thinking of putting some new rubber on them. My original Gatorbacks are hard as concrete.

02-10-2012	#14
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: New Wheels! actually refinishing is pretty easy, did these by hand with sandpaper, and steel wool....turned out perfect __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

03-03-2012	#16
gbmidyear66 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 252	Re: New Wheels! Lee Are you suggesting I may be able to polish the "water spots" from the clear coat? Glenn __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #2824 4.10's, Custom PROM, Flowmaster, Top End Port NCRS BC Chapter

03-03-2012	#17
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: New Wheels! I think its possible....might try a polising compund..somthing light....call whomever did the painting and ask __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

03-06-2012	#19
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: New Wheels! You just need to work on them prosgressively...start with a 240 or 320 and work your way down to fine steel wool......I then rattle can cleared them...no problems the far..I was shocked they turned out so good. Mine just had rash on the edges, although I did scuff and reclear the entire wheels....I did not remove all the clear on the centers/hubs...only were it was poor __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359