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71swb4x4 · 03-07-2016, 08:04 PM

I am painting my dog dish caps this week. Does anyone have a NOS or really nice original they can look at for me?
What shade of black? When I look at photos of NOS ones they almost look gloss black. But most used ones look satin, I assume that's just from being outside? Or are they a satin black?
In the outer ring, does the black come up the little lip, or sit entirely flat in that ring?
How about in the center, does the black just sit down in there or come up the outer ring a little?

**68bowtie** · 03-07-2016, 08:39 PM

what year are they? painted or stainless? chevy or gmc?

71swb4x4 · 03-07-2016, 08:44 PM

1971 Chevrolet stainless. At least that is what I am trying to mimic.

davepl · 03-07-2016, 08:44 PM

Which cap? I have a set of NOS 8-bolt 3/4 ton GMC ones.

Tropical Snowstorm · 03-07-2016, 11:01 PM

I taped mine up with 3M 06405 vinyl masking tape then scuffed and rattled canned them with trim black from SEM. I also did the headlight surrounds the same way and liked the results. Look at my blue truck thread to see the results.

**FirstOwner69** · 03-07-2016, 11:52 PM

Here's a FAQ thread with info on painting Chevy hubcaps.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455805

In other threads, I've read that Ford engine blue and Krylon True Blue #1910 are close matches for the bowties. The black on mine when new was what I'd call satin if I recall correctly. Maybe even flat. They did get a little shinier as they were waxed many times but never approached gloss or semi-gloss.

Here's a pic on one of my originals. Note that the black appears a little out of register with the recessed area, However, only the flat portion of the black and blue recessed areas should be painted.

EDIT: Added second pic. Looks like the black may extend slightly over the curved areas, but that probably just reflects 1969 quality.

03-07-2016, 08:39 PM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,612	Re: Help me paint my hubcaps what year are they? painted or stainless? chevy or gmc? __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

03-07-2016, 08:44 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Help me paint my hubcaps 1971 Chevrolet stainless. At least that is what I am trying to mimic. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-07-2016, 08:44 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Help me paint my hubcaps Which cap? I have a set of NOS 8-bolt 3/4 ton GMC ones. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-07-2016, 11:01 PM	#5
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	Re: Help me paint my hubcaps I taped mine up with 3M 06405 vinyl masking tape then scuffed and rattled canned them with trim black from SEM. I also did the headlight surrounds the same way and liked the results. Look at my blue truck thread to see the results. __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom

03-07-2016, 11:52 PM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,844	Re: Help me paint my hubcaps Here's a FAQ thread with info on painting Chevy hubcaps. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455805 In other threads, I've read that Ford engine blue and Krylon True Blue #1910 are close matches for the bowties. The black on mine when new was what I'd call satin if I recall correctly. Maybe even flat. They did get a little shinier as they were waxed many times but never approached gloss or semi-gloss. Here's a pic on one of my originals. Note that the black appears a little out of register with the recessed area, However, only the flat portion of the black and blue recessed areas should be painted. EDIT: Added second pic. Looks like the black may extend slightly over the curved areas, but that probably just reflects 1969 quality. Attached Images Last edited by FirstOwner69; 03-08-2016 at 12:03 AM.

03-07-2016, 08:04 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Help me paint my hubcaps I am painting my dog dish caps this week. Does anyone have a NOS or really nice original they can look at for me? What shade of black? When I look at photos of NOS ones they almost look gloss black. But most used ones look satin, I assume that's just from being outside? Or are they a satin black? In the outer ring, does the black come up the little lip, or sit entirely flat in that ring? How about in the center, does the black just sit down in there or come up the outer ring a little? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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