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ges55 · 09-23-2011, 10:15 AM

WTB--2 69-72 stainless 3/4 ton hubcaps for daily driver. I have a couple that the black is faded on. They have yellow bowties.

**PICKMUP** · 09-23-2011, 12:01 PM

You might just paint them...

ges55 · 09-23-2011, 12:18 PM

How can you mask them off so it will look good?

webfoot · 09-23-2011, 12:39 PM

I'd start with that finelines tape, it is easier to conform than masking tape. Then run around the fineline stuff with regular tape.

longhorn70gmc · 09-23-2011, 05:18 PM

I take mine and get a small roll of Masking tape and I tear small pieces for the squared areas and I run the longer pieces around the circle areas. Then I tape off the exposed area on the outside that I don’t want painted. I then take longer pieces and tape around the round part in the middle. Finally I lay tape all the way across the top and after covering it I use a soft pointed object to make sure the tape edges the bow tie and the design outer ring as close as possible then I use a razor blade and cut slowly exposing only the area that needs to be painted black. I then paint all the black with a flat or satin black, doing two to three coats. Finally, I go to the local hobby store and buy the TESTERS regular Blue model paint and I do up the bow tie. Last I put it out in the sun and heat to allow it to dry and toughen up. It takes me about ten minutes to tape a cap off for painting. Also, like the other guy stated you can use real thin outline tape to help out too. Good luck!!!

longhorn70gmc · 09-23-2011, 05:23 PM

Here are some caps I have done up.
First picture you can see the set of original white steel caps restored, they came out good in the picture.
Pic two the first two caps, silver and white and at the end the two GMC caps came out really nice. That white cap was in bad shape when I got it from TEEITUP. It had a hole in it and was bashed in bad. It is a nice daily driver now. The miscolored caps in the picture are test subjects in different colors. I will put them back original eventually.
Enjoy, it is my hobby to restore these things, I enjoy it.
R/

ges55 · 09-27-2011, 11:16 AM

Thanks. I'll give that a try.

09-23-2011, 10:15 AM	#1
ges55 BLACK SATIN Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canton, IL Posts: 266	WTB 3/4 ton 69-72 stainless hubcaps WTB--2 69-72 stainless 3/4 ton hubcaps for daily driver. I have a couple that the black is faded on. They have yellow bowties. __________________ 67 C10 Fleetside LWB-283, 3 on the tree,power assisted steering, father-in-law bought it new 67 C20 Fleetside LWB-'85 305 V8 (original was 250 6 cyl), Holley 600 carb, full length Hedman headers, dual exhaust behind the back wheels, 4 spd , manual steering 85 C10 Silverado- 305ci

09-23-2011, 12:01 PM	#2
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: WTB 3/4 ton 69-72 stainless hubcaps You might just paint them... __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

09-23-2011, 12:18 PM	#3
ges55 BLACK SATIN Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canton, IL Posts: 266	Re: WTB 3/4 ton 69-72 stainless hubcaps How can you mask them off so it will look good? __________________ 67 C10 Fleetside LWB-283, 3 on the tree,power assisted steering, father-in-law bought it new 67 C20 Fleetside LWB-'85 305 V8 (original was 250 6 cyl), Holley 600 carb, full length Hedman headers, dual exhaust behind the back wheels, 4 spd , manual steering 85 C10 Silverado- 305ci

09-23-2011, 12:39 PM	#4
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: WTB 3/4 ton 69-72 stainless hubcaps I'd start with that finelines tape, it is easier to conform than masking tape. Then run around the fineline stuff with regular tape. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

09-23-2011, 05:18 PM	#5
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: WTB 3/4 ton 69-72 stainless hubcaps I take mine and get a small roll of Masking tape and I tear small pieces for the squared areas and I run the longer pieces around the circle areas. Then I tape off the exposed area on the outside that I don’t want painted. I then take longer pieces and tape around the round part in the middle. Finally I lay tape all the way across the top and after covering it I use a soft pointed object to make sure the tape edges the bow tie and the design outer ring as close as possible then I use a razor blade and cut slowly exposing only the area that needs to be painted black. I then paint all the black with a flat or satin black, doing two to three coats. Finally, I go to the local hobby store and buy the TESTERS regular Blue model paint and I do up the bow tie. Last I put it out in the sun and heat to allow it to dry and toughen up. It takes me about ten minutes to tape a cap off for painting. Also, like the other guy stated you can use real thin outline tape to help out too. Good luck!!! __________________ 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!

09-23-2011, 05:23 PM	#6
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: WTB 3/4 ton 69-72 stainless hubcaps Here are some caps I have done up. First picture you can see the set of original white steel caps restored, they came out good in the picture. Pic two the first two caps, silver and white and at the end the two GMC caps came out really nice. That white cap was in bad shape when I got it from TEEITUP. It had a hole in it and was bashed in bad. It is a nice daily driver now. The miscolored caps in the picture are test subjects in different colors. I will put them back original eventually. Enjoy, it is my hobby to restore these things, I enjoy it. R/ Attached Images __________________ 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! Last edited by longhorn70gmc; 09-23-2011 at 05:29 PM.

09-27-2011, 11:16 AM	#7
ges55 BLACK SATIN Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canton, IL Posts: 266	Re: WTB 3/4 ton 69-72 stainless hubcaps Thanks. I'll give that a try. __________________ 67 C10 Fleetside LWB-283, 3 on the tree,power assisted steering, father-in-law bought it new 67 C20 Fleetside LWB-'85 305 V8 (original was 250 6 cyl), Holley 600 carb, full length Hedman headers, dual exhaust behind the back wheels, 4 spd , manual steering 85 C10 Silverado- 305ci



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