Author Topic: C3 Wheels & Hubcaps restoration...help needed (Read 9545 times)

jolinari · « **on:** September 23, 2006, 10:55:36 PM »

Currently restoring my wheels to instal my new set of tires...Just wondering whether you d be able to know what is the color code of the silver paint?

I have consulted my NCRS book but no such information is available?

I know that i could get them from the states but they do not ship them by air...

cheers

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and for those who wish to find out about the codes:

"AZ" the code for the year 1972
The letter K for Kelsey

the number 0 for 1970

22= 22

04= April

MADLT1 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2006, 12:34:33 PM »

hi joe,ecklers sell the ralley sport silver in a spray can & can deliver this to you,or powder coating would look really trick but not original.i just use the spray can method ,just about every time the centre cap comes off the paint chips and i am forever touching up the rims.from factory allso i heard that it is comon to find runs in the piant on the rims,apart from checking most of my books i came up empty on the colour code,maybe murry could help out on this one?corvette america have listed part 1593 rallye wheel authentic silver grey piant in a 11.7 oz aerosol can for $11 ............hope this helps let us know how you go.:23

jolinari · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2006, 04:04:06 PM »

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Originally posted by MADLT1
hi joe,ecklers sell the ralley sport silver in a spray can & can deliver this to you,or powder coating would look really trick but not original.i just use the spray can method ,just about every time the centre cap comes off the paint chips and i am forever touching up the rims.from factory allso i heard that it is comon to find runs in the piant on the rims,apart from checking most of my books i came up empty on the colour code,maybe murry could help out on this one?corvette america have listed part 1593 rallye wheel authentic silver grey piant in a 11.7 oz aerosol can for $11 ............hope this helps let us know how you go.:23

Thanks for the info Mad...I have also posted my question on the NCRS web and this is one reply i received:

"PPG/Ditzler has a code for Argent Silver, don't know what brands of paint are available down under but AS should be a universal color/formula. I had a quart of enamel mixed up which was enough for 8 wheels. I had the guy add about 3 drops of green tint. I painted the backside semi-flat black first and then sprayed the silver. There should be a little silver overspray on the black, at least there was on Camaro wheels."

Chromie · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2006, 05:24:30 PM »

I use a sand blast method and then spray paint straight away. I use an alloy spray paint as it is designed for alloy wheels.
I think that some rims were black on the inside with only the silver on the outside.
When painting rims put a steel pole throught the centre of the rim or rims and mount the pole horizontal.
This way you can rotate the rim while painting.
The "alloy" aerosol spray can look is very good, not sure as to it colour match for original.
Always use heat lamps to warm the rims before painting this will prevent most runs and results in a harder paint finish.:pinki:{;28

jolinari · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2006, 05:06:06 PM »

here they are :{ they came up really good and kept the originality in them

now waiting for those tires from tire rack...bloody verification thing!!!

BOSCHVETTE · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2006, 05:08:54 PM »

HEY jo,
they look sweet car looks like it is coming along great.

MADLT1 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2006, 08:14:48 PM »

very sweet joe,just a question though,are you going to piant the black out in the center caps?;laugh:mmm;ay:ado

jolinari · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2006, 10:00:37 PM »

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Originally posted by BOSCHVETTE
HEY jo,
they look sweet car looks like it is coming along great.

thanks Bochy! it coming along at a good price;50

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Originally posted by MADLT1
very sweet joe,just a question though,are you going to piant the black out in the center caps?;laugh:mmm;ay:ado

Thanks Glen...i am painting them indeed.

I have 2 options:

option a) airbrush expenisve one
option b) Pin stripe ( Apparenttly this method is an alternative to airbrushing...and some people argue it is much better than airbrushing)

I am still considering both options...will keep you tuned!

jolinari · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2006, 10:52:04 PM »

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Originally posted by jolinari
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Originally posted by BOSCHVETTE
HEY jo,
they look sweet car looks like it is coming along great.

thanks Bochy! it coming along at a good price;50

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Originally posted by MADLT1
very sweet joe,just a question though,are you going to piant the black out in the center caps?;laugh:mmm;ay:ado

Thanks Glen...i am painting them indeed.

I have 2 options:

option a) airbrush expenisve one
option b) Pin stripe ( Apparenttly this method is an alternative to airbrushing...and some people argue it is much better than airbrushing)

I am still considering both options...will keep you tuned!

I went with the second option! for mopre info check this link

http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=3136

jolinari · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2006, 04:17:53 PM »

Here is the final result

For those who wish to restore theirs, please take not of the following suppliers:

1) AUSTEC for sunblasting
2) All metal bumpers @ ingelburn (hubcaps rechromed & stainless steel rings)
3) Any signage shop for the hubcaps (vinyl)