What is the finish on 94-95 factory wheels?? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Roadster · 09-15-2014

Can anyone tell me what is the finish on the factory wheels for my 94?
I cleaned them the best I could for the first time today and noticed that in some areas the finish is coming off.
Would I be able to use some aluminum touch up paint for a temp fix?
Although there isn't any curb rash, there is tire rash on the rims. Apparently when tires were changed, there wasn't any care taken not to scratch or damage the outside lip of the wheels.
I realize that in the future I would have to get them redone with the factory finish, but for now something temp would work just fine.
thanks for any info......

KILLSHOTS · 09-15-2014

It's called Argent Silver. It was used on pretty much every C4 (and a lot of other Corvettes, for that matter) except for the special machine-finished '93 wheels. You can get it from the Corvette parts houses.

Roadster · 09-15-2014

Thanks Chris, interesting that it is the same as the rally wheels on most C3's.
Eastwood has it, so I will give it a try.......

mike100 · 09-15-2014

The Eastwood Rally Wheel Argent paint is a matte finish so you will need to find a compatible clear coat.

I bought this paint recently to redo a front bumper on a Ford work truck that didn't have the chrome package. Dead ringer for that color too.

Roadster · 09-15-2014

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Originally Posted by mike100

The Eastwood Rally Wheel Argent paint is a matte finish so you will need to find a compatible clear coat.

I bought this paint recently to redo a front bumper on a Ford work truck that didn't have the chrome package. Dead ringer for that color too.

Thanks Mike, will be sure to check out the clear coat......

phrogs · 09-15-2014

A kid at the tire shop doesn't give a crap about your wheels or anyone else's.

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Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,914	What is the finish on 94-95 factory wheels?? Can anyone tell me what is the finish on the factory wheels for my 94? I cleaned them the best I could for the first time today and noticed that in some areas the finish is coming off. Would I be able to use some aluminum touch up paint for a temp fix? Although there isn't any curb rash, there is tire rash on the rims. Apparently when tires were changed, there wasn't any care taken not to scratch or damage the outside lip of the wheels. I realize that in the future I would have to get them redone with the factory finish, but for now something temp would work just fine. thanks for any info...... __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1974 L-82 355 Vert. 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

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KILLSHOTS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 860	Re: What is the finish on 94-95 factory wheels?? It's called Argent Silver. It was used on pretty much every C4 (and a lot of other Corvettes, for that matter) except for the special machine-finished '93 wheels. You can get it from the Corvette parts houses.

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Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,914	Re: What is the finish on 94-95 factory wheels?? Thanks Chris, interesting that it is the same as the rally wheels on most C3's. Eastwood has it, so I will give it a try....... __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1974 L-82 355 Vert. 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

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mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: What is the finish on 94-95 factory wheels?? The Eastwood Rally Wheel Argent paint is a matte finish so you will need to find a compatible clear coat. I bought this paint recently to redo a front bumper on a Ford work truck that didn't have the chrome package. Dead ringer for that color too.

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phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,753	Re: What is the finish on 94-95 factory wheels?? A kid at the tire shop doesn't give a crap about your wheels or anyone else's. __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.