I must say I like ZR1's painted that way.

Here's my Z28.

 

Looks good man What did you use to paint them?

 

Dupli-Color Engine Enamel. I didn't know what else to use and I wasn't looking for something expensive and perfect. Just sanded down the chrome (which was interesting in itself to do) and applied 3-4 layers of black gloss and then a final layer of clear coat. Not sure how long it will last but it was a fun project.

Can't wait to find some lowering springs...

 

Looks nice.

 

I like it with just the outer lip silver.



Seems like since I got mine everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Oh well...

-Chris

 

You should've powder coated them. I wonder how that would look...
Oh well, it looks great! I cant wait to do this to mine once mine are all
degraded looking

 

I'll do something like that down the road, this was just an easy $10 mod for me to try.

 

Best method is powder coating. Second best is to use epoxy based paint. Im thinkin of either the Hyper Black or the Gunmetal with the polished outer lip. Should look good on my Hunter/Polo Green Z.

 

looks good, if you want it to last longer shoulda put like 1 more layer of clear on there and give it a good polish and waxin!

 

I dont think it will matter how much clear you put over them. Clear in a can doesnt contain the hardener needed by the clear you would use to spray a car if you used a hvlp gun or equivilant. It will chip easily.

There is only one spray can out on the market that I am aware of that holds up to a real clear coat. I cant find the link right now but I know the can is orange in color.

 

please god tell me the chrome was peeling reel bad at least before you sanded down mint zr-1's

i have some grey ones i woulds traded for those

 

I'm digging the green and black look.

 

Let me know if you do come across it.

And yes the chrome was coming off pretty bad on the rear wheels. If not, I probably wouldn't have done this. That's how I bought them so I got them pretty cheap!

 

need to redo your hockey stripe there buddie.