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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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I am repairing a damaged rocker panel on a C5 Z06. I have read all the available material that hours of searching can provide.

The frame behind the rocker received minor scratches and I am curious as to what products are best for spot repair to the OEM frame finish. Any help would be great.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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I am repairing a damaged rocker panel on a C5 Z06. I have read all the available material that hours of searching can provide.

The frame behind the rocker received minor scratches and I am curious as to what products are best for spot repair to the OEM frame finish. Any help would be great.
Its steel so any product that works well on steel cars will work on it.

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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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I am looking for something alittle more specific. I am really interested in matching the factory coating as best as possible, preferably brush applied.

Also, can anyone tell me the part number for the Z06 passenger side rear inner fender?

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Probably just flat black frame paint you can get at the body shop supply house or online.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 01:57 AM
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Semi gloss PPG Black. Scuff he surface and coat. You can blend very easily with the OEM finish.
If theres any corossion, use some quality rust converter and then the semigloss black directly over the converter.

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ZO6 aluminum Fame, NO paint:

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