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ApacheIvan · 07-05-2017, 12:00 PM

Well, This was fun, NOT! Took some time and I got better by the 4th cap

Not really all that hard. I found a few threads that suggested using vinyl tape for detailing those curves. Worked great! Used the 1/4 in thin tape then used regular masking tape to tape to the vinyl lines. Did the black first, with the blue bowtie being the last thing I did. You can see in the pics I left excess vinyl tape instead of trimming it where I could so I could easily pull it off. I also used smaller pieces instead of trying to make 90 degree turns, make it pretty easy to trim and easy enough to get off.

Before doing all the painting I straightened them as much as possible with a small ball peen hammer and some wooden dowels that I shaped on a grinder for edges and the smooth part of the hammer tapping lightly to take out other dings.. They came out pretty good, better than they were for sure and no longer yellow centers!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-05-2017, 07:26 PM

They look good. I have bunch of caps to do. I guess I'll be having fun.......lol

ApacheIvan · 07-05-2017, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

They look good. I have bunch of caps to do. I guess I'll be having fun.......lol

I am going to have the wheels sandblasted and powder coated white. Then paint for the body!

Then I am done

**special-K** · 07-06-2017, 11:14 AM

Nice job re-detail painting the caps. They came out great. Now restoring dented caps, that's another story. Those look nice. Someone gets good at that and they'll have members sending caps from all over

midniteblues · 07-06-2017, 12:34 PM

I saw a while ago someone here was selling paint masks for caps like these. I have looked at mine many times too paint them up but all the masking really deters me

Good job on them, patience is a virtue.

toolboxchev · 07-06-2017, 01:16 PM

Hey, those look real nice! I especially love the blue in the Chevy symbol in the center.

Makes me jealous that I got rid of my hubcaps due to missing one. Now I have to polish those crappy aluminum rims 2 times a years. Man that is a lot of work.

Wished I would have saved mine considering what some are asking for those now.

ApacheIvan · 07-06-2017, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

I saw a while ago someone here was selling paint masks for caps like these. I have looked at mine many times too paint them up but all the masking really deters me

Good job on them, patience is a virtue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Hey, those look real nice! I especially love the blue in the Chevy symbol in the center.

Makes me jealous that I got rid of my hubcaps due to missing one. Now I have to polish those crappy aluminum rims 2 times a years. Man that is a lot of work.

Wished I would have saved mine considering what some are asking for those now.

It was a bit of work, but the vinyl detail tape made it a lot easier. Each cap maybe took an hour.

As far as getting the dents and dings out, that wasn't too bad either, not perfect but less expensive than buying NOS or sending them into hubcaps.com. The biggest challenge was getting the creases right, nothing a wooden down and grinding the tip down to the right shape. I thought the last one would come out the best, I think #2 and 3 look the best. I got a bit lazy on the 4th

hewittca · 07-06-2017, 03:18 PM

Nice work. There's nothing like the timeless look of stock caps.

factorystock · 12-24-2020, 11:59 AM

Painting hubcaps just got l a lot easier with decals. These are for 1/2 ton. Bowties need to be blue for '69-72. Not mine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1974-C...oAAOSwsR9a-oT6 Hopefully 3/4 tons are in the works.

07-05-2017, 12:00 PM	#1
ApacheIvan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dallas TX. Posts: 1,053	Restored Hubcaps Well, This was fun, NOT! Took some time and I got better by the 4th cap Not really all that hard. I found a few threads that suggested using vinyl tape for detailing those curves. Worked great! Used the 1/4 in thin tape then used regular masking tape to tape to the vinyl lines. Did the black first, with the blue bowtie being the last thing I did. You can see in the pics I left excess vinyl tape instead of trimming it where I could so I could easily pull it off. I also used smaller pieces instead of trying to make 90 degree turns, make it pretty easy to trim and easy enough to get off. Before doing all the painting I straightened them as much as possible with a small ball peen hammer and some wooden dowels that I shaped on a grinder for edges and the smooth part of the hammer tapping lightly to take out other dings.. They came out pretty good, better than they were for sure and no longer yellow centers! __________________ Dale - ApacheIvan 1972 Chevy Custom/20 Custom Camper Highlander http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=740479 Original Owner Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?

07-06-2017, 11:14 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Restored Hubcaps Nice job re-detail painting the caps. They came out great. Now restoring dented caps, that's another story. Those look nice. Someone gets good at that and they'll have members sending caps from all over __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-06-2017 at 11:24 AM.

07-06-2017, 12:34 PM	#5
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Restored Hubcaps I saw a while ago someone here was selling paint masks for caps like these. I have looked at mine many times too paint them up but all the masking really deters me Good job on them, patience is a virtue. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

07-06-2017, 01:16 PM	#6
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Restored Hubcaps Hey, those look real nice! I especially love the blue in the Chevy symbol in the center. Makes me jealous that I got rid of my hubcaps due to missing one. Now I have to polish those crappy aluminum rims 2 times a years. Man that is a lot of work. Wished I would have saved mine considering what some are asking for those now.

07-06-2017, 03:18 PM	#8
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,760	Re: Restored Hubcaps Nice work. There's nothing like the timeless look of stock caps. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

07-05-2017, 07:26 PM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Restored Hubcaps They look good. I have bunch of caps to do. I guess I'll be having fun.......lol __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-24-2020, 11:59 AM	#9
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,380	Re: Restored Hubcaps Painting hubcaps just got l a lot easier with decals. These are for 1/2 ton. Bowties need to be blue for '69-72. Not mine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1974-C...oAAOSwsR9a-oT6 Hopefully 3/4 tons are in the works.



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