35th Anniversary Wheel Project

[JoeliusZ28]

OK bumping this back up to the top... looking for some input.

Even though i havent tried everything... Im tired of fighting the remaining paint, and ive already created a few blemishes from rubbing the machined surfaces too harshly. Im going to be investing in some polishing equipment. I dont think the end result will look much different anyway.

My question is... is there anything special i should do for paint prep on the inner surfaces? I plan on at least sanding with some ~400 grit, but is there any kind of adhesion promoter i should use? I dont want to do this twice.

also any recommendations on choice of spray paint are welcome. (i do not plan on powdercoating them).

This is my final goal, except im aiming for a little more shine:

[96BlackBetty]

I would see first on what paint ur gonna use first and find out what they say to do. I really dont know what the best paint is for this.

[JoeliusZ28]

right now its probably just going to be a rustoleum spray can

[transampimp]

My local powder coating company told me that it would cost $35 per wheel to coat them gloss black on the inside part. They haven't called me back yet after seeing them in person. The chemicals they said they use could damage the front surface. If your going to polish the front spokes, I would just have someone powder coat them. I bet your looking at $50 max per wheel.

[kammi10]

joel i do have a buddy that does powdercoating and could prolly get you an awesome deal on it

[JoeliusZ28]

that would be sweet sean let me know!

[kammi10]

alriught ill give him a call and see what he wants... the wheels willhave to be already sanded and basically ready to get the powder applied for the cheapest which im sure you will have no problems with

[BP_Z28]

I 4got all about this project!

[JoeliusZ28]

yea, it kinda got put on the backburner for a while...

[02redz28]

Hasn't this project been going on for the past 4 months?

^

Thats my new line because

[JoeliusZ28]

its been sitting under my dads boat untouched since christmas break... been working on other projects.

[badinfluence]

one time i used engine enamel (sometimes the front wheels get hot?)

it held up nice, lasted as long as i had the car (but you know how long i keep my cars )

[JoeliusZ28]

ok thanks adam!

[badinfluence]

got to help you out cause i'm always asking you LT1 questions

but yea, i have no idea what paint to use lol

[badinfluence]

did you figure out what paint is best?

I too am going to painting some C6's, so i'll let you be the guinea pig and see how it goes