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GM-power · 11-23-2012, 04:57 PM

So in the 1st pick you can see that my rallies are in bad shape, that ones a good one. My materials are in the 2nd pic, plus sand paper. I sanded wheel down till completley smooth ,using 220 grit, then applied 1st coat of primer. Between 1st and 2nd coat of primer I wet sanded using 400 grit. 3rd pic is after 2nd primer coat. I did three topcoats follwed by three clear coats. 4th pic is 3rd topcoat before clear. 5th pic is the finished product. Im doing these one at a time because I need to drive my truck. When Im completley finished Im going to get 3in. trim rings, take the center cap paint off, and get some gmc inserts for the caps.
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ramz · 11-23-2012, 05:23 PM

Nice!
I just took mine to get powder coated

Let me know where you can find those GMC inserts... I cant find any

motornut · 11-23-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GM-power

So in the 1st pick you can see that my rallies are in bad shape, that ones a good one. My materials are in the 2nd pic, plus sand paper. I sanded wheel down till completley smooth ,using 220 grit, then applied 1st coat of primer. Between 1st and 2nd coat of primer I wet sanded using 400 grit. 3rd pic is after 2nd primer coat. I did three topcoats follwed by three clear coats. 4th pic is 3rd topcoat before clear. 5th pic is the finished product. Im doing these one at a time because I need to drive my truck. When Im completley finished Im going to get 3in. trim rings, take the center cap paint off, and get some gmc inserts for the caps.
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look very nice!

GM-power · 11-23-2012, 06:42 PM

Thanks guys! Can't wait to get the rings then it will look real smooth.
@ramz classic industries is the only place I've seen the inserts at, there 20 bucks a piece though.
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ramz · 11-23-2012, 07:43 PM

Thanks
got a part number? I only find the chevy bow tie emblem

GM-power · 11-23-2012, 07:54 PM

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Thanks
got a part number? I only find the chevy bow tie emblem

Sure do, #469667
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ramz · 11-24-2012, 11:08 AM

Thanks
20 Bucks is a bit steep... When they sell the chevy one for 5 bucks... lol

Maybe someone else knows we can get these???

kcsa75 · 11-24-2012, 12:48 PM

Those look great. Did you have them sandblasted?

You might check with PT'S 70 CST for the center cap emblems. Has for Chevy, not sure about GMC.

GM-power · 11-24-2012, 01:45 PM

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Those look great. Did you have them sandblasted?

You might check with PT'S 70 CST for the center cap emblems. Has for Chevy, not sure about GMC.

I didn't have it blasted I sanded the wheel down till it was smooth, 220 grit paper.

Is he a member here?
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kcsa75 · 11-24-2012, 07:15 PM

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I didn't have it blasted I sanded the wheel down till it was smooth, 220 grit paper.

Is he a member here?
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Yes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512551

Ville K · 11-24-2012, 01:46 PM

I just did the same to my rallies last summer, got them sandblasted and epoxy primered, then paint and clearcoat, and bought new 3" rings from lmc.. they are the only wheels for square! Looks great!

GM-power · 11-24-2012, 07:39 PM

Ill have to check into that. Ebay and amazon don't really have anything good; it seems that everything GMC is expensive..
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ramz · 12-03-2012, 10:35 PM

Just back from powder coating

99-LS1-SS · 12-03-2012, 10:39 PM

*removed.

ramz · 12-06-2012, 04:13 PM

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get some gmc inserts for the caps.
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I did score this GMC insert...3 more to go
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=281022659904

softballnrd27 · 12-07-2012, 05:21 AM

The centers can polish up real nice with some elbow grease and time. I did it to mine and they came out real nice.

*mrhino* · 12-07-2012, 10:23 AM

looks good

GM-power · 12-07-2012, 09:47 PM

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The centers can polish up real nice with some elbow grease and time. I did it to mine and they came out real nice.

I experimented with one cap and I have to say they look so much better in chrome than with the factory paint on them. Used 000 steel wool and some paint thinner, and boy did it take longer than I thought it would.
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Tx Firefighter · 12-08-2012, 07:30 AM

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I experimented with one cap and I have to say they look so much better in chrome than with the factory paint on them. Used 000 steel wool and some paint thinner, and boy did it take longer than I thought it would.
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If you know anyone with a soda blaster, it takes the paint off as fast as you can spray it. I did a set last summer. Total time to strip all four center caps to shiny chrome was about 2 minutes.

PAWS 72 · 12-09-2012, 03:48 AM

When I got my caps I tryed a razor blade and cleaned the paint of mine with that and finished with some rubbing compound. Then some buffing glaze on a rag to finish them they cleand up great. need cleaning and waxing again now also. that was about 3 years ago

99-LS1-SS · 12-07-2012, 10:24 AM

I'm going to do this sometime in the near future but, I'll be making my rims black. Thanks for the tips.

GM-power · 12-07-2012, 09:44 PM

Thanks now I just need to get them finished lol!
That powdercoat looks good ramz. Searching for those cap inserts is a nightmare.
@99-ls1, I sanded mine cause it didn't cost me money, but having them sandblasted would make it alot quicker.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 12-07-2012, 10:10 PM

I know you did multiple coats of everything but where they thick coats or light coats? I have 5 rallies in the back of my truck waiting for paint and I've got a coat of primer on one. Just trying to figure out best way to go about this. Does the primer really need to be sanded with fine sandpaper before paint? Thanks.

GM-power · 12-08-2012, 12:29 AM

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I know you did multiple coats of everything but where they thick coats or light coats? I have 5 rallies in the back of my truck waiting for paint and I've got a coat of primer on one. Just trying to figure out best way to go about this. Does the primer really need to be sanded with fine sandpaper before paint? Thanks.

I did light coats. It really lays down better that way, in my opinion. As far as sanding it just depends on how well you sand before your first coat. The wheel was really smooth so I went over some of the rougher areas and lightly did the rest of the wheel. For the first time I went out on a limb and followed the instruction and waited ten minuets between the 2nd coat of primer up to the final clear. So it took a little bit over an hour to paint. Mabey and hour to sand though.

I forgot to mention the paint color I used, it duplicolor metallic silver #1679

GM-power · 12-10-2012, 09:56 PM

Found a set of caps with inserts on ebay. Some pitting, but for 17 bucks I couldn't pass it up.
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11-23-2012, 05:23 PM	#2
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Rally wheel painting. Nice! I just took mine to get powder coated Let me know where you can find those GMC inserts... I cant find any

11-23-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Rally wheel painting. Thanks got a part number? I only find the chevy bow tie emblem Last edited by ramz; 11-23-2012 at 07:48 PM.

11-24-2012, 11:08 AM	#7
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Rally wheel painting. Thanks 20 Bucks is a bit steep... When they sell the chevy one for 5 bucks... lol Maybe someone else knows we can get these???

11-24-2012, 12:48 PM	#8
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Rally wheel painting. Those look great. Did you have them sandblasted? You might check with PT'S 70 CST for the center cap emblems. Has for Chevy, not sure about GMC. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

11-24-2012, 01:46 PM	#11
Ville K Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ylojarvi, Finland Posts: 67	Re: Rally wheel painting. I just did the same to my rallies last summer, got them sandblasted and epoxy primered, then paint and clearcoat, and bought new 3" rings from lmc.. they are the only wheels for square! Looks great! __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Scottsdale R10 Diesel "gasoline is for washing your paint brush"

11-23-2012, 04:57 PM	#1
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Rally wheel painting. So in the 1st pick you can see that my rallies are in bad shape, that ones a good one. My materials are in the 2nd pic, plus sand paper. I sanded wheel down till completley smooth ,using 220 grit, then applied 1st coat of primer. Between 1st and 2nd coat of primer I wet sanded using 400 grit. 3rd pic is after 2nd primer coat. I did three topcoats follwed by three clear coats. 4th pic is 3rd topcoat before clear. 5th pic is the finished product. Im doing these one at a time because I need to drive my truck. When Im completley finished Im going to get 3in. trim rings, take the center cap paint off, and get some gmc inserts for the caps. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

11-23-2012, 06:42 PM	#4
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Rally wheel painting. Thanks guys! Can't wait to get the rings then it will look real smooth. @ramz classic industries is the only place I've seen the inserts at, there 20 bucks a piece though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

11-24-2012, 07:39 PM	#12
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Rally wheel painting. Ill have to check into that. Ebay and amazon don't really have anything good; it seems that everything GMC is expensive.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

12-03-2012, 10:35 PM	#13
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Rally wheel painting. Just back from powder coating Last edited by ramz; 12-03-2012 at 10:42 PM.

12-03-2012, 10:39 PM	#14
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: Rally wheel painting. removed. __________________ My 1972 2WD Blazer build* 1984 K10 beater truck

12-07-2012, 05:21 AM	#16
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Rally wheel painting. The centers can polish up real nice with some elbow grease and time. I did it to mine and they came out real nice. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

12-07-2012, 10:23 AM	#17
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Rally wheel painting. looks good

12-09-2012, 03:48 AM	#20
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Rally wheel painting. When I got my caps I tryed a razor blade and cleaned the paint of mine with that and finished with some rubbing compound. Then some buffing glaze on a rag to finish them they cleand up great. need cleaning and waxing again now also. that was about 3 years ago

12-07-2012, 10:24 AM	#21
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: Rally wheel painting. I'm going to do this sometime in the near future but, I'll be making my rims black. Thanks for the tips. __________________ My 1972 2WD Blazer build 1984 K10 beater truck

12-07-2012, 09:44 PM	#22
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Rally wheel painting. Thanks now I just need to get them finished lol! That powdercoat looks good ramz. Searching for those cap inserts is a nightmare. @99-ls1, I sanded mine cause it didn't cost me money, but having them sandblasted would make it alot quicker. __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily" Last edited by GM-power; 12-07-2012 at 09:50 PM.



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12-07-2012, 10:10 PM	#23
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Rally wheel painting. I know you did multiple coats of everything but where they thick coats or light coats? I have 5 rallies in the back of my truck waiting for paint and I've got a coat of primer on one. Just trying to figure out best way to go about this. Does the primer really need to be sanded with fine sandpaper before paint? Thanks. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

12-10-2012, 09:56 PM	#25
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Rally wheel painting. Found a set of caps with inserts on ebay. Some pitting, but for 17 bucks I couldn't pass it up. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

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