jon c

Has anyone removed the paint from the wheel barrels? if so how? I have some spots on the barrels of my Z06 wheels that the paint has came off and it appears to be chrome under the paint. TIA

DD04C5

If you have chrome wheels it’s chromed under the paint.

Kevin A Jones

Might find some helpful info here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...me-wheels.html

jon c

thanks I just added my question in this thread too.

Keppler

I painted the wheel barrels gloss black.

Hides the dirt and sets off the chrome against a black hole. Also easier to clean because it smooths the rough surface slightly.

BJ67

Yes, have done it and its the best thing you can do, there is flash chrome in the barrels and you can see the machining in the aluminum but it looks great and very easy to clean. The flat grey paint is awful.
Just use good old aircraft stripper, get it all soupy and the grey paint comes right off.

BJ67

Personally, I wouldn't put any paint in the barrel, nothing cleans easier than chrome, looks excellent looking thru the wheel and very hard to see any brake dust or road dust accumulation. The surface is not rough. If you put black paint back there you will see brake dust and road dust accumulate but I am **** like that. I can take a pic of my wheel if you so desire.

RottenII

I used aircraft paint stripper and a lot of elbow grease. Looked much better than the painted barrels.

BJ67

How the wheels look with barrel's stripped of the flat hard to clean grey paint on chrome wheels.

jon c

Thanks fore the input this is exactly what I want to do, what is and where do I get aircraft Stripper? cant wait to get started.
BJ I responded to you on another thread so don't worry about that one. Thanks again love the look

BJ67

Most good auto parts stores have aircraft paint stripper. If you are close to a automotive paint store, they have there own heavy duty brushable strippers. If you can get a quart, its enough for 4 wheels. I can help when you get ready to do it if needed.