Are the factory 1983 400i wheels painted/coated? | FerrariChat
Buy

Are the factory 1983 400i wheels painted/coated?

Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by Radiogeek1, Jul 13, 2009.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Radiogeek1

    Radiogeek1 Rookie

    Jul 2, 2008
    31
    Pleasant Ridge, MI
    Full Name:
    Bret Scott
    #1 Radiogeek1, Jul 13, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Hi all-

    I own a 1983 400i, and the previous owner painted the centers of the factory wheel spokes blue to match the car. I'm installing new tires this weekend, and while the old tires are off I'd like to remove the blue accents, as well as clean up a few glue marks left behind from old wheel weights.

    Does anyone know if the wheel was painted silver or clear-coated from the factory? I didn't want to apply a goo remover to the wheel before knowing what else might be removed.

    Thanks in advance for any info.

    Best regards,

    Bret
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
    37,093
    Cowboy Capitol of the World
    Full Name:
    Brian Crall
    #2 Rifledriver, Jul 13, 2009
    Silver paint.
     
  3. Radiogeek1

    Radiogeek1 Rookie

    Jul 2, 2008
    31
    Pleasant Ridge, MI
    Full Name:
    Bret Scott
    #3 Radiogeek1, Jul 13, 2009
    Hi, Alan-

    Thanks! Looks like they'll have to go off to the refinisher, and the tires will have to wait another weekend.

    Bret
     
  4. It's Ross

    It's Ross Formula 3

    Jul 30, 2007
    2,028
    Barrington, Ill. USA
    Full Name:
    Ross
    #4 It's Ross, Jul 15, 2009
    I'd try removing the blue paint using lacquer thinner. If the blue is from a rattle can the thinner will work faster on it than the presumably baked factory finish. The worst outcome is they go to the refinisher anyway.
     
  5. Radiogeek1

    Radiogeek1 Rookie

    Jul 2, 2008
    31
    Pleasant Ridge, MI
    Full Name:
    Bret Scott
    #5 Radiogeek1, Jul 15, 2009
    Hi, Ross-

    Thanks for the feedback... I'll give it a try.

    Bret
     

Share This Page