Best way to sand/paint some rallys??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

woody96 · 04-05-2005, 04:57 PM

Well, I think I finally found some 15x8 rallys here locally to me (took some really hard looking believe it or not, but @ $15 a piece---pretty good price?). Anyways, no caps or rings, but I hope to find them later. They are in very good condition---some surface rust. What is the best way to sand these as well as the paint you'd recommend. I just plan to "rattle can" paint 'em if I can....not sure what color---probably chevy rim silver, but might go with a red (chevy bright red) to match my paint on the truck......

IDEAS all???

beaterC10 · 04-05-2005, 05:07 PM

I would suggest you get them sandblasted. Here in Indy you can get them done for around $5 ea. I tried some rattle can from the parts store and it dulled out and yellowed in about 6 months. I have good things about the Eastwood paint.

Frank_Zeller · 04-05-2005, 05:15 PM

[QUOTE=woody96]Well, I think I finally found some 15x8 rallys here locally to me (took some really hard looking believe it or not, but @ $15 a piece---pretty good price?). Anyways, no caps or rings, but I hope to find them later. They are in very good condition---some surface rust. What is the best way to sand these as well as the paint you'd recommend. I just plan to "rattle can" paint 'em if I can....not sure what color---probably chevy rim silver, but might go with a red (chevy bright red) to match my paint on the truck......

Can you measure the back spacing on the rims? The stock 15x6 are 3.5

woody96 · 04-05-2005, 05:17 PM

[QUOTE=Frank_Zeller]

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Originally Posted by woody96

Well, I think I finally found some 15x8 rallys here locally to me (took some really hard looking believe it or not, but @ $15 a piece---pretty good price?). Anyways, no caps or rings, but I hope to find them later. They are in very good condition---some surface rust. What is the best way to sand these as well as the paint you'd recommend. I just plan to "rattle can" paint 'em if I can....not sure what color---probably chevy rim silver, but might go with a red (chevy bright red) to match my paint on the truck......

Can you measure the back spacing on the rims? The stock 15x6 are 3.5

I will see....I pick them up tomorrow.......

LOHRTBT · 04-05-2005, 05:26 PM

Make sure they are not the skinny Van Wheels.

Jonboy · 04-05-2005, 06:43 PM

Dupli-color makes some wheel paint that is supposed to be ceramic. I bought some at O'reilly's and it has held up really well. It is an actual wheel paint, and the color (silver) is pretty close to original.

sb400 · 04-05-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by beaterC10

I would suggest you get them sandblasted. Here in Indy you can get them done for around $5 ea. I tried some rattle can from the parts store and it dulled out and yellowed in about 6 months. I have good things about the Eastwood paint.

Ditto beaterC10's comments on the Eastwood paint. Its a little pricey, but it held up very well on my Nova over the years. You have to clear coat it but they also sell the clear coat in rattle cans.

woody96 · 04-05-2005, 08:44 PM

THANKS all....they are indeed 15x8's, and I appreciate your thoughts on the sanding/sand blasting and painting....anyone know if AutoZone or Advance Auto sells wheel paint??

ureckme · 04-05-2005, 11:23 PM

Go to walmart

**old Rusty C10** · 04-05-2005, 11:58 PM

at the advice of dave ( crossy ) he showed me wheel paint he buys in Pep Boys and ive put them on my own rims and they held up great jsut rattle can stuff but for wheels

Justins76 · 04-06-2005, 12:20 AM

I got my Duplicolor Wheel Paint at Walmart along with a cheap sandblaster to hook up to my compressor. Had to get the Wheel Clear Coat from checkers, walmart just had the regular clear, not the wheel clear.

04-05-2005, 04:57 PM	#1
woody96 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 392	Best way to sand/paint some rallys??? Well, I think I finally found some 15x8 rallys here locally to me (took some really hard looking believe it or not, but @ $15 a piece---pretty good price?). Anyways, no caps or rings, but I hope to find them later. They are in very good condition---some surface rust. What is the best way to sand these as well as the paint you'd recommend. I just plan to "rattle can" paint 'em if I can....not sure what color---probably chevy rim silver, but might go with a red (chevy bright red) to match my paint on the truck...... IDEAS all??? __________________ "Fighting for our freedoms....." Last edited by woody96; 04-05-2005 at 04:57 PM.

04-05-2005, 05:15 PM	#3
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	[QUOTE=woody96]Well, I think I finally found some 15x8 rallys here locally to me (took some really hard looking believe it or not, but @ $15 a piece---pretty good price?). Anyways, no caps or rings, but I hope to find them later. They are in very good condition---some surface rust. What is the best way to sand these as well as the paint you'd recommend. I just plan to "rattle can" paint 'em if I can....not sure what color---probably chevy rim silver, but might go with a red (chevy bright red) to match my paint on the truck...... Can you measure the back spacing on the rims? The stock 15x6 are 3.5 __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

04-05-2005, 05:26 PM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Make sure they are not the skinny Van Wheels. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-05-2005, 06:43 PM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Dupli-color makes some wheel paint that is supposed to be ceramic. I bought some at O'reilly's and it has held up really well. It is an actual wheel paint, and the color (silver) is pretty close to original. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

04-05-2005, 08:44 PM	#8
woody96 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 392	Wheel paint @ AutoZone?? THANKS all....they are indeed 15x8's, and I appreciate your thoughts on the sanding/sand blasting and painting....anyone know if AutoZone or Advance Auto sells wheel paint?? __________________ "Fighting for our freedoms....."

04-05-2005, 05:07 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I would suggest you get them sandblasted. Here in Indy you can get them done for around $5 ea. I tried some rattle can from the parts store and it dulled out and yellowed in about 6 months. I have good things about the Eastwood paint.

04-05-2005, 11:23 PM	#9
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	Go to walmart

04-05-2005, 11:58 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	at the advice of dave ( crossy ) he showed me wheel paint he buys in Pep Boys and ive put them on my own rims and they held up great jsut rattle can stuff but for wheels __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-06-2005, 12:20 AM	#11
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	I got my Duplicolor Wheel Paint at Walmart along with a cheap sandblaster to hook up to my compressor. Had to get the Wheel Clear Coat from checkers, walmart just had the regular clear, not the wheel clear. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!! Last edited by Justins76; 04-06-2005 at 12:20 AM.



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