Can 67-72 painted hubcaps be stripped to look like the stainless? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mattieroo · 02-22-2010, 05:36 PM

I was wondering if the painted dog dish hubcaps can be stripped and then shined up or are they actually different - like the painted are just steel?

I know it's only a dumb question when you don't know the answer. I am sure they are different, but just asking.....

Matt

**LockDoc** · 02-22-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattieroo

I was wondering if the painted dog dish hubcaps can be stripped and then shined up or are they actually different - like the painted are just steel?

I know it's only a dumb question when you don't know the answer. I am sure they are different, but just asking.....

Matt

I think they are steel. If you can find a metal polisher in your area I'm sure they could be polished and clear coated.

LockDoc

mattieroo · 02-22-2010, 06:45 PM

Yeah, i suppose. I have been looking and it seems they are just steel whereas the others are stainless?!?!?!

70c/10barebone · 02-22-2010, 07:09 PM

They're just steel.

I don't see many trucks with the painted hubcaps, can't say the same about the shiny ones.

Here's my $10.00 ebay set
Blasted and repainted

**special-K** · 02-22-2010, 07:31 PM

If you want shiney,wouldn`t you rather have stainless?

Beuford · 02-22-2010, 07:44 PM

70c......Nice job. Those really would set off a truck. there are alot of Stainless covers on trucks.

longhorn70gmc · 02-23-2010, 04:03 AM

No,
If you strip the paint off the steel caps it is a dual metal color. Stainless is polished and different. Another way to get your steel looking like stainless is too strip them and have them powder coated with the silver polished coating. I do not have an example but have seen it done and they look real close. Good Luck on your hubcap endeavor.
R/
Billy, the hubcap freak

mattieroo · 02-23-2010, 11:42 PM

thx i have two and am looking for two more - of the stainless variety that is.......

02-22-2010, 05:36 PM	#1
mattieroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charter Oak, IA Posts: 77	Can 67-72 painted hubcaps be stripped to look like the stainless? I was wondering if the painted dog dish hubcaps can be stripped and then shined up or are they actually different - like the painted are just steel? I know it's only a dumb question when you don't know the answer. I am sure they are different, but just asking..... Matt __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton lwb 2wd 350/350 green and white 1970 Suburban Ambulance 1/2 ton 2wd 350/350 white 1969 CST 20 lwb 2wd 350/4spd white/turquoise

02-22-2010, 06:45 PM	#3
mattieroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charter Oak, IA Posts: 77	Re: Can 67-72 painted hubcaps be stripped to look like the stainless? Yeah, i suppose. I have been looking and it seems they are just steel whereas the others are stainless?!?!?! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton lwb 2wd 350/350 green and white 1970 Suburban Ambulance 1/2 ton 2wd 350/350 white 1969 CST 20 lwb 2wd 350/4spd white/turquoise

02-22-2010, 07:09 PM	#4
70c/10barebone Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 79	Re: Can 67-72 painted hubcaps be stripped to look like the stainless? They're just steel. I don't see many trucks with the painted hubcaps, can't say the same about the shiny ones. Here's my $10.00 ebay set Blasted and repainted __________________ 70 C/10 LWB 250

02-22-2010, 07:31 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Can 67-72 painted hubcaps be stripped to look like the stainless? If you want shiney,wouldn`t you rather have stainless? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-22-2010, 07:44 PM	#6
Beuford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Townville,Pa Posts: 284	Re: Can 67-72 painted hubcaps be stripped to look like the stainless? 70c......Nice job. Those really would set off a truck. there are alot of Stainless covers on trucks.

02-23-2010, 04:03 AM	#7
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Can 67-72 painted hubcaps be stripped to look like the stainless? No, If you strip the paint off the steel caps it is a dual metal color. Stainless is polished and different. Another way to get your steel looking like stainless is too strip them and have them powder coated with the silver polished coating. I do not have an example but have seen it done and they look real close. Good Luck on your hubcap endeavor. R/ Billy, the hubcap freak __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

02-23-2010, 11:42 PM	#8
mattieroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charter Oak, IA Posts: 77	Re: Can 67-72 painted hubcaps be stripped to look like the stainless? thx i have two and am looking for two more - of the stainless variety that is....... __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton lwb 2wd 350/350 green and white 1970 Suburban Ambulance 1/2 ton 2wd 350/350 white 1969 CST 20 lwb 2wd 350/4spd white/turquoise

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