COCHEV
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Did some digging and didn't find much. I have some stock steelies I'm going to cleanup and rattle can and want to get close to the factory white. Is it just a flat or semi gloss white?
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Which white paint for stock steel wheels
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I'm thinking flat and semi gloss would just soak up brake dust like a sponge. You would want a gloss finish for easy cleaning. As for the color I wouldn't go bright white, use more of an off white leaning towards almond. Not sure how else to describe it... 
As mentioned, flat is BAD. Too much texture makes for a gritty surface, you get brake dust and dirt and can't ever clean it. Been there, done that.
Pick you a color of choice from the gloss section and run with it.
http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=24
http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=97
Rustoleum has a coupla slightly-less-blinding whites, "Canvas" or "Navajo" or "Bisque". Krylon has an "Ivory", etc, if you don't want a bright shiny white (though IMO the stock was just plain gloss white and I'd stick with it.)
-- A
Pick you a color of choice from the gloss section and run with it.
http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=24
http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=97
Rustoleum has a coupla slightly-less-blinding whites, "Canvas" or "Navajo" or "Bisque". Krylon has an "Ivory", etc, if you don't want a bright shiny white (though IMO the stock was just plain gloss white and I'd stick with it.)
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You really should ask around for anybody who does powercoating. Sometimes guys can get stuff in during a slow time or work it in with other orders for pretty cheap. Some guys use DIY kits and old electric ovens. I'm just saying that sometimes deals can be had and it will be 1000x better than spray can.
The 2nd best option is some catalyzed paint - real paint.
The cheapskate route is Rustoleum, but you will need a few coats and several days for drying. I really think it could hold up OK if the prep is good and you can coat every crevice and the tires are off.
The 2nd best option is some catalyzed paint - real paint.
The cheapskate route is Rustoleum, but you will need a few coats and several days for drying. I really think it could hold up OK if the prep is good and you can coat every crevice and the tires are off.
COCHEV
1/2 ton status
I'll be cheap skating it (rustolium) Already started sanding em. They were in decent shape to start. Lots of scratches from the old hub caps tho.
I thought gloss white would be too...white. Were they glossy from the factory? Hard to tell sense most that you see still running around are old and rusty. Mine are off a 90 burb so the are the greyish silver color. But they are going on my 85 burb so I want them white
I thought gloss white would be too...white. Were they glossy from the factory? Hard to tell sense most that you see still running around are old and rusty. Mine are off a 90 burb so the are the greyish silver color. But they are going on my 85 burb so I want them white
Some stuff I found related to 69-72 era trucks.....
Paint Codes - Reference for later:
GM code 521 (Chevy Truck White)
GM Code = WA5111
Ditzler PPG = 2185
DuPont = 817A, 817D, 817L
I'm sure a powdercoater could cross-reference these original paint codes to a correct powder match if you ever went that route.
-G
Paint Codes - Reference for later:
GM code 521 (Chevy Truck White)
GM Code = WA5111
Ditzler PPG = 2185
DuPont = 817A, 817D, 817L
I'm sure a powdercoater could cross-reference these original paint codes to a correct powder match if you ever went that route.
-G
You can get spray cans of "Wheel Paint" in various brands and another option is to use Epoxy spray enamel intended for appliances ,it holds up a lot better than plain enamels will,ditto for the wheel paint...
Though an off white paint will look better than bright white,I've found the bright white dulls after awhile and becomes more cream colored than it looked at first due to the suns UV rays and dirt abrading the gloss...wouldn't hurt to put clear over the paint after it dries a few days completely..
Though an off white paint will look better than bright white,I've found the bright white dulls after awhile and becomes more cream colored than it looked at first due to the suns UV rays and dirt abrading the gloss...wouldn't hurt to put clear over the paint after it dries a few days completely..
