New Wheels! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

gbmidyear66 · 02-27-2011

My major upgrade for this year - just completed redoing my wheels. Had the OE wheels refinished, new Nitto Extreme's, new center caps.

I had 20 years of minor (but accumulated) curb rash, clear coat had yellowed, 10 year old rubber, caps were pitted.

If you are looking at refinishing a machined wheels - you really need to do your homework on the refinisher. I'm not overly thrilled with the result on the fronts. From a foot away they look great - but up close they look like they have water spots on them. After a lot of discussion with multiple refinishers - it seems this can happen if the diamond tool for the CNC is either too new/sharp, or too dull, or can happen if the clearcoat is not applied properly. Fortunately my rear wheels look great and if I can't live with the fronts - I know I can pick an OEM pair reasonable - and now know where to take them to get them done right.

Glenn

Hammer · 02-27-2011

Really looks nice with the new wheels, I like it a lot. But, uh, er, an Admiral Blue 90. Nice.

gbmidyear66 · 02-27-2011

Thats not Amiral - that Quasar!

Probably my crappy iPhone camera and/or my flourescent lights that confused you.....

Hammer · 02-27-2011

No kidding, sure looks like Admiral in the pic. I've not seen a QB ZR-1 so it could be me too. I thought they were a lighter blue than that. Could be the pic as mentioned too. Still very nice.

tomtom72 · 03-01-2011

Glenn,

I just have to compliment you on the rear(?) wheel pictured....that is outstanding!

Tom

Aurora40 · 03-01-2011

I think Admiral Blue is a gloss paint. QB is metallic. Car looks great, that color really looks good on the '90 body style!

WydGlydJim · 03-16-2011

I knew it was Quasar instantly...........course I've seen QB a lot!

I would like to refinish three of mine at some point......right front has already been covered by insurance.........oops

cvette · 03-18-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

I knew it was Quasar instantly...........course I've seen QB a lot!

I would like to refinish three of mine at some point......right front has already been covered by insurance.........oops

See what happens when you lose your keys in BG!

ZR1@gmx.com · 03-18-2011

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

cvette · 03-18-2011

Call Jeff Kopp at Superior Chevrolet. (913)384-1550. They do business with a company that refinishes wheels for the body shop. Quick turnaround and very reasonable also.

Charlie

02-27-2011	#2
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: New Wheels! Really looks nice with the new wheels, I like it a lot. But, uh, er, an Admiral Blue 90. Nice. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

02-27-2011	#3
gbmidyear66 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 252	Re: New Wheels! Thats not Amiral - that Quasar! Probably my crappy iPhone camera and/or my flourescent lights that confused you..... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #2824 4.10's, Custom PROM, Flowmaster, Top End Port NCRS BC Chapter

02-27-2011	#4
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: New Wheels! No kidding, sure looks like Admiral in the pic. I've not seen a QB ZR-1 so it could be me too. I thought they were a lighter blue than that. Could be the pic as mentioned too. Still very nice. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

03-01-2011	#5
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: New Wheels! Glenn, I just have to compliment you on the rear(?) wheel pictured....that is outstanding! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

03-01-2011	#6
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: New Wheels! I think Admiral Blue is a gloss paint. QB is metallic. Car looks great, that color really looks good on the '90 body style! __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

03-16-2011	#7
WydGlydJim Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 319	Re: New Wheels! I knew it was Quasar instantly...........course I've seen QB a lot! I would like to refinish three of mine at some point......right front has already been covered by insurance.........oops __________________ 2009 LS9 1990 LT-5/sold/Bought my Baby back 1994 Lingenfelter LT-5/sold 1973 LS4/sold

03-18-2011	#9
ZR1@gmx.com Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sedalia, MO Posts: 150	Re: New Wheels! Looks awesome, the car and the wheels! I would like to get my wheels refinished... Anyone know a good source in or around Missouri? __________________ Fun 91 #303

03-18-2011	#10
cvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 144	Re: New Wheels! Call Jeff Kopp at Superior Chevrolet. (913)384-1550. They do business with a company that refinishes wheels for the body shop. Quick turnaround and very reasonable also. Charlie