I'm BACK on a V MAX! Looking for pointers on fixing this one up.

[supervetteracer]

Picked up an 89 VMAX tonight. It only has 16k on it and it runs FAST.


But its far from perfect. It has a charging issue, but I think I'll look that one up.

The cowls are peeling. Hit it with some Mothers and it didn't seem to help much. What can I do to clean these up? Do I need to paint them or is there a chance of getting them back to normal?

 

[Biker Dash]

Nice find! How much you pay for it?

 

[supervetteracer]

Got it for 2500.00. Figured any vmax that runs this well will slays be worth at least that amount.

 

[Bruiser1198]

Use aircraft stripper on the scoops it will take off all the clear coat then you will need to polish them up or just get them chromed.

 

[bxl3969]

Nice find.

 

[95spfldmax]

Nice find on the bike...................and the seat cover.......:biglaugh:

 

[marsmax85]

Nice find but isn't bikini weather ? aircraft stripper works great just wear latex gloves. Spend some time reading past threads on what to look for ..

 

[Fire-medic]

Use aircraft stripper on the scoops it will take off all the clear coat then you will need to polish them up or just get them chromed.

Are you gonna clear them again? I think the natural aluminum is an iconic part of the mystique. It looks 'bad!' I am not a big fan of painting them another color on my bike but you may have a design in mind. I powdercoated them metallic silver & liked the appearance. If you had damaged ones that you patched somehow then painting may be needed to return them to their smooth appearance. I have one w/some gouges/scratches I was going to try to re-work via filling & paint to see how they go.

 

[supervetteracer]

Nice find on the bike...................and the seat cover.......:biglaugh:

Different VMAX... But I still have the same seat cover.:eusa_dance:

 

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