RE: Correct color for ralley wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 09-19-2004, 01:03 AM

I have some ralley wheels that need to be refinished. I'd like to can spray them and was wondering what I could use that would be close to original in color.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks.

BobbyK · 09-19-2004, 01:25 AM

Do they look like these?If so the factory color is a silvery grey color.

jhow66 · 09-19-2004, 01:53 AM

I just use Dull Alum. -looks just like org.

Brainchild · 09-19-2004, 01:55 AM

You need Krylon bright metallic.It's a dead ringer for the factory finish.Also you can paint aluminum intakes,and anything you want to make look like aluminum,and it will look great.I paint used aluminum intakes,and they look brand new.

jhow,this is what they carry here in place of the dull aluminum.Looks the same though

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-19-2004, 07:02 AM

Companies like Eastwood sell the "Argent" paint in spray cans which is an original color for the truck wheels.

I had my local paint store mix up "Argent" for me in an enamel that catalyst is added to when spraying. I use a jam gun for spraying the wheels.

Jim

**ScottH** · 09-19-2004, 10:26 AM

Thanks to all!

silvertonguedevil · 09-19-2004, 11:11 AM

The correct color is Argent Silver.

cdowns · 09-19-2004, 12:44 PM

actually since ralley wheels weren't available on 67-72chevy trucks there isn't a correct or incorrect color

silvertonguedevil · 09-19-2004, 12:55 PM

He was just asking about the correct color for rallye wheels.

weasel29gm · 09-19-2004, 10:13 PM

I used Rust-olem Hammered in silver. Covers great and looks close to factory. As far as ralleys on our years is the best lookin' wheel for em' even if they didn't come on em' Better than wheel covers or caps.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-20-2004, 04:14 PM

I perfer the eastwood paint's as they lay down really nice and last forever..

09-19-2004, 01:03 AM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	RE: Correct color for ralley wheels I have some ralley wheels that need to be refinished. I'd like to can spray them and was wondering what I could use that would be close to original in color. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

09-19-2004, 01:25 AM	#2
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Do they look like these?If so the factory color is a silvery grey color. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

09-19-2004, 01:53 AM	#3
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	I just use Dull Alum. -looks just like org. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

09-19-2004, 01:55 AM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	You need Krylon bright metallic.It's a dead ringer for the factory finish.Also you can paint aluminum intakes,and anything you want to make look like aluminum,and it will look great.I paint used aluminum intakes,and they look brand new. jhow,this is what they carry here in place of the dull aluminum.Looks the same though Attached Images __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website Last edited by Brainchild; 09-19-2004 at 02:03 AM.

09-19-2004, 11:11 AM	#7
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	The correct color is Argent Silver. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

09-19-2004, 07:02 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Companies like Eastwood sell the "Argent" paint in spray cans which is an original color for the truck wheels. I had my local paint store mix up "Argent" for me in an enamel that catalyst is added to when spraying. I use a jam gun for spraying the wheels. Jim

09-19-2004, 10:26 AM	#6
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Thanks to all!

09-19-2004, 12:44 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	actually since ralley wheels weren't available on 67-72chevy trucks there isn't a correct or incorrect color __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-19-2004, 12:55 PM	#9
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	He was just asking about the correct color for rallye wheels. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

09-19-2004, 10:13 PM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	I used Rust-olem Hammered in silver. Covers great and looks close to factory. As far as ralleys on our years is the best lookin' wheel for em' even if they didn't come on em' Better than wheel covers or caps. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-20-2004, 04:14 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	I perfer the eastwood paint's as they lay down really nice and last forever.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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