85 iroc
07-22-2014 | 05:51 AM
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85 iroc
Hi all
Just picked up an 85 black iroc z28. I live in Sydney Australia so mines RHD.
I would like to repaint it as the original paint is looking a bit sad. Was the original paint water based?
What's the right procedure to repaint over it?
Thanks
Just picked up an 85 black iroc z28. I live in Sydney Australia so mines RHD.
I would like to repaint it as the original paint is looking a bit sad. Was the original paint water based?
What's the right procedure to repaint over it?
Thanks
07-22-2014 | 07:12 AM
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From: WI.
Car: 1987 iroc
Engine: 383 TPIS intake, Dyno Don headers
Transmission: 700R4 w/Pro-built Auto/transgo 2-3
Axle/Gears: 3.27/3.70 borg warner 9 bolt
Re: 85 iroc
Welcome to TGO. Lots of information in this site. The paint is not water based. Spending many hours of prep work is what makes a great paint job. Attention to detail, and lots and lots of sanding.
07-22-2014 | 04:24 PM
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From: WI.
Car: 1987 iroc
Engine: 383 TPIS intake, Dyno Don headers
Transmission: 700R4 w/Pro-built Auto/transgo 2-3
Axle/Gears: 3.27/3.70 borg warner 9 bolt
Re: 85 iroc
I'm not sure, either Lacquer or then to urethane. Some where in the mid to late 80's they switched i think, so i don't know for sure.
07-23-2014 | 04:21 PM
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From: Atlanta
Car: '02 T/A WS6, '91 T/A, '91 Camaro RS
Engine: LS1, LB9, L03
Transmission: T56, 700R4, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 4.10 10 bolt, 2.73 10 bolts
Re: 85 iroc
According to the Camaro White Book, base/clear paint did not start until the 1986 model year. Your 85 more than likely has lacquer paint if it's original.
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