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Deelli · 06-15-2004, 06:56 AM

Could someone tell me the color or a source for the paint I need to use to refinish my ralley wheels

85gmcguy · 06-15-2004, 07:33 AM

Eastwood sells the paint and stuff to refinish them. Haven't used their wheel paint, but I've used some of thir other products and I'm really pleased.
www.eastwood.com or 800-345-1178

Gary

bigblock73 · 06-15-2004, 07:49 AM

^^^ What he said...Eastwood.

Grim Reaper · 06-15-2004, 09:13 AM

I think it's called Argent Silver.

I have had good luck with the paint sold at Autozone. It is marked as for wheels. It's a pretty close match and it applied well. I think it's made by Duplicolor and listes as Wheel paint.

80BIG10 · 06-15-2004, 11:52 AM

I was needing that same info. I think that is the next project.

KShortell · 06-15-2004, 12:24 PM

The Eastwood Rally Wheel paint is an exact match and will hold up for years. I had to replace a rim on an insurance claim involving running over a CJ-5 driveshaft on the Interstate about 7 years ago (a long story for another time). The insurance co. bought me a new GM rim, not a junkyard piece. The new ones come in flat black primer- no paint. I used Eastwood's paint and it's held up great-- no peeling, flaking, rust, etc. Plus, it truly is an exact color match-- that warm silver quality to it.

Good luck!

**swervin ervin** · 06-15-2004, 12:26 PM

VHT makes it. I bought some for the ralleys on my van from Eastwood also. I don't think it's listed as Argent Silver, although that is the color. I believe it is listed as Matches GM Ralley Silver. Anyway, if you know of a local place who sells VHT paint, they should have it. I searched everywhere close by me and no one had it.

80BIG10 · 06-15-2004, 03:16 PM

Anybody have tips on the best way to paint the ralley wheels?

78chevstepside · 06-15-2004, 04:30 PM

I sand blasted mine, primered, then painted. I did remove the tires first. If there is any rust on the inside of the wheels it is best to get rid of it. I have had problems with this in the past. Rust would cause the tire to lose its seal. I would constantly get flat tires. I did have a hard time finding the argent silver paint. 78 stepside, 02 silverado, 02 blazer extreme

06-15-2004, 06:56 AM	#1
Deelli Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 26	Paint For Ralley Wheels Could someone tell me the color or a source for the paint I need to use to refinish my ralley wheels

06-15-2004, 07:49 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	^^^ What he said...Eastwood. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-15-2004, 09:13 AM	#4
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	I think it's called Argent Silver. I have had good luck with the paint sold at Autozone. It is marked as for wheels. It's a pretty close match and it applied well. I think it's made by Duplicolor and listes as Wheel paint. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

06-15-2004, 12:24 PM	#6
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	The Eastwood Rally Wheel paint is an exact match and will hold up for years. I had to replace a rim on an insurance claim involving running over a CJ-5 driveshaft on the Interstate about 7 years ago (a long story for another time). The insurance co. bought me a new GM rim, not a junkyard piece. The new ones come in flat black primer- no paint. I used Eastwood's paint and it's held up great-- no peeling, flaking, rust, etc. Plus, it truly is an exact color match-- that warm silver quality to it. Good luck! __________________ Semper Paratus

06-15-2004, 12:26 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	VHT makes it. I bought some for the ralleys on my van from Eastwood also. I don't think it's listed as Argent Silver, although that is the color. I believe it is listed as Matches GM Ralley Silver. Anyway, if you know of a local place who sells VHT paint, they should have it. I searched everywhere close by me and no one had it. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

06-15-2004, 07:33 AM	#2
85gmcguy Plays with trucks Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 433	Eastwood sells the paint and stuff to refinish them. Haven't used their wheel paint, but I've used some of thir other products and I'm really pleased. www.eastwood.com or 800-345-1178 Gary

06-15-2004, 11:52 AM	#5
80BIG10 3 lefts make a right Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 150	I was needing that same info. I think that is the next project.

06-15-2004, 03:16 PM	#8
80BIG10 3 lefts make a right Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 150	Anybody have tips on the best way to paint the ralley wheels?

06-15-2004, 04:30 PM	#9
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	I sand blasted mine, primered, then painted. I did remove the tires first. If there is any rust on the inside of the wheels it is best to get rid of it. I have had problems with this in the past. Rust would cause the tire to lose its seal. I would constantly get flat tires. I did have a hard time finding the argent silver paint. 78 stepside, 02 silverado, 02 blazer extreme



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