Plastic wheel well dye - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Meanmyz · 12-11-2018

So, what is the one area of our cars that can really make the whole car look used and worn? The wheel well areas!

Dressings don't last and most paints will chip and just aren't meant for wheel well duty. I have tried the plastic dye Forever Black in the past (on my '85 Corvette) and unfortunately, that isn't the correct fix either due to streaking and being too glossy on the non-porous hard plastic surfaces of the front wheel liners.

Well (excuse the pun), I have found the product that is the answer to our problems! As stated in another thread, I actually bought the product, but then used it on a non Corvette project with excellent results.

The product is made by Eastwood and is called Plastic Resurfacer. Here is the link:
https://www.eastwood.com/ew-plastic-...-aerosol.html#

Make sure you have thoroughly cleaned and prepped the surfaces for best results. Another member's wheel well refinishing project reminded me of my own experience and I just wanted to pass this along to someone's benefit. Maybe a nice winter project for a few of you?

Paul Workman · 12-12-2018

Prolly work for under side of the hood too, yes??

Thanks 4 the post!

Meanmyz · 12-12-2018

Hi Paul! If you are talking about the fender liner panels/fender tops attached to the hood, perfect, as this is meant for that as well as the rear liners. Basically any plastic that needs to be re-dyed (with the semi-flat or matte look).

If you are talking about the painted underside of the actual hood, that won't work (the underside of the hood is painted. This Eastwood product isn't paint).

Now, if you want an almost dead on match for the underhood paint...I am talking NCRS dead on match, then go to your local John Deere dealer and pick up a can of John Deere "Blitz Black". I have been told about it, used it, and agree. The only problem is if you use it on the underside of the hood in the wheel well area next to the wheel well liners (wheel arches of under hood where stones typically take the paint off). I think you will need a paint with a hardener in it to resist paint chips. Of course if you aren't afraid to touch it up when needed, Blitz Black works!

HAWAIIZR-1 · 12-13-2018

Thanks for taking time to share!!!!

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Meanmyz · 12-13-2018

No problem Craig! I appreciate the fact that both you and Paul took time to post up! Thank you!

-=Jeff=- · 12-13-2018

Yes hank for the link, I saw it but was not in a position to post. I will add this to my list

HAWAIIZR-1 · 12-14-2018

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Originally Posted by Meanmyz

No problem Craig! I appreciate the fact that both you and Paul took time to post up! Thank you!

It’s people like you that save others from wasting time and money experimenting so it is greatly appreciated. [emoji1303]🤙🏼

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-=Jeff=- · 12-14-2018

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Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

It’s people like you that save others from wasting time and money experimenting so it is greatly appreciated. [emoji1303]🤙🏼

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Meanmyz · 12-14-2018

Thanks Craig, Jeff,... All appreciated!

12-11-2018	#1
Meanmyz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Springfield, Minnesota Posts: 446	Plastic wheel well dye So, what is the one area of our cars that can really make the whole car look used and worn? The wheel well areas! Dressings don't last and most paints will chip and just aren't meant for wheel well duty. I have tried the plastic dye Forever Black in the past (on my '85 Corvette) and unfortunately, that isn't the correct fix either due to streaking and being too glossy on the non-porous hard plastic surfaces of the front wheel liners. Well (excuse the pun), I have found the product that is the answer to our problems! As stated in another thread, I actually bought the product, but then used it on a non Corvette project with excellent results. The product is made by Eastwood and is called Plastic Resurfacer. Here is the link: https://www.eastwood.com/ew-plastic-...-aerosol.html# Make sure you have thoroughly cleaned and prepped the surfaces for best results. Another member's wheel well refinishing project reminded me of my own experience and I just wanted to pass this along to someone's benefit. Maybe a nice winter project for a few of you? Last edited by Meanmyz; 12-13-2018 at 03:27 AM.

12-12-2018	#2
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Plastic wheel well dye Prolly work for under side of the hood too, yes?? Thanks 4 the post! __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

12-12-2018	#3
Meanmyz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Springfield, Minnesota Posts: 446	Re: Plastic wheel well dye Hi Paul! If you are talking about the fender liner panels/fender tops attached to the hood, perfect, as this is meant for that as well as the rear liners. Basically any plastic that needs to be re-dyed (with the semi-flat or matte look). If you are talking about the painted underside of the actual hood, that won't work (the underside of the hood is painted. This Eastwood product isn't paint). Now, if you want an almost dead on match for the underhood paint...I am talking NCRS dead on match, then go to your local John Deere dealer and pick up a can of John Deere "Blitz Black". I have been told about it, used it, and agree. The only problem is if you use it on the underside of the hood in the wheel well area next to the wheel well liners (wheel arches of under hood where stones typically take the paint off). I think you will need a paint with a hardener in it to resist paint chips. Of course if you aren't afraid to touch it up when needed, Blitz Black works! Last edited by Meanmyz; 12-14-2018 at 10:16 AM.

12-13-2018	#4
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,575	Re: Plastic wheel well dye Thanks for taking time to share!!!! Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048

12-13-2018	#5
Meanmyz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Springfield, Minnesota Posts: 446	Re: Plastic wheel well dye No problem Craig! I appreciate the fact that both you and Paul took time to post up! Thank you!

12-13-2018	#6
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,158	Re: Plastic wheel well dye Yes hank for the link, I saw it but was not in a position to post. I will add this to my list __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

12-14-2018	#9
Meanmyz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Springfield, Minnesota Posts: 446	Re: Plastic wheel well dye Thanks Craig, Jeff,... All appreciated!