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**NC67Chev** · 02-12-2014, 12:22 PM

I'm getting ready to paint the 16 inch wheels I found. They are gonna be painted black because it came from the factory with black 15's. Anyway, how shiny were the original ones from the factory? It seems like the last ones I had painted looked too shiny.

sboris · 02-12-2014, 05:00 PM

I don't know for sure, but I did mine in a satin black. Gloss and matte were too far either direction for me.
Maybe there's a paint code somewhere?

**TBONE1964** · 02-12-2014, 07:58 PM

Electrophoretic Painting Process

I believe that the stock wheels from the factory were e coated as it is commonly referred to. It has a semi gloss look to it and was used on a lot of sheet metal and steel parts such as hood latches, hood hinges, inner fenders, core supports and much more.

I could be wrong but this is what I think.

Tom

**NC67Chev** · 02-12-2014, 08:55 PM

Thanks guys!

factorystock · 02-12-2014, 09:52 PM

Every original black wheel I have seen was gloss black (very shiny), the same color used for exterior paint.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-12-2014, 10:03 PM

The wheels on my 69 3/4 ton have always been gloss white. But, you are probably asking about 1/2 ton wheels. The colors may be different, but it is perhaps reasonable to expect them to be gloss.

**NC67Chev** · 02-12-2014, 10:26 PM

Maybe I'm just used to looking faded paint

02-12-2014, 12:22 PM	#1
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 699	How shiny were original wheels I'm getting ready to paint the 16 inch wheels I found. They are gonna be painted black because it came from the factory with black 15's. Anyway, how shiny were the original ones from the factory? It seems like the last ones I had painted looked too shiny. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

02-12-2014, 05:00 PM	#2
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: How shiny were original wheels I don't know for sure, but I did mine in a satin black. Gloss and matte were too far either direction for me. Maybe there's a paint code somewhere? __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

02-12-2014, 07:58 PM	#3
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: How shiny were original wheels Electrophoretic Painting Process I believe that the stock wheels from the factory were e coated as it is commonly referred to. It has a semi gloss look to it and was used on a lot of sheet metal and steel parts such as hood latches, hood hinges, inner fenders, core supports and much more. I could be wrong but this is what I think. Tom __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

02-12-2014, 08:55 PM	#4
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 699	Re: How shiny were original wheels Thanks guys! __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

02-12-2014, 09:52 PM	#5
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,399	Re: How shiny were original wheels Every original black wheel I have seen was gloss black (very shiny), the same color used for exterior paint.

02-12-2014, 10:03 PM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,854	Re: How shiny were original wheels The wheels on my 69 3/4 ton have always been gloss white. But, you are probably asking about 1/2 ton wheels. The colors may be different, but it is perhaps reasonable to expect them to be gloss.

02-12-2014, 10:26 PM	#7
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 699	Re: How shiny were original wheels Maybe I'm just used to looking faded paint __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar



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