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1972 rims / wheel color
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,327
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From: Fl
The rims were painted a semi-gloss black 1st.
They were then hung on a wall (or table) and the front side painted with a silver metalic. The paint blew through the cut-out holes and overspray landed on the backside. I do not have the paint code, but maybe someone can provide that for you in a post.
For your car, the paint sold by Quanta or other "NameBrand" Vette vendors will work. You can use a rattle can but the coverage is hard to get nice and even, but if you take you time it will look really nice.
Some of the vendors sell the paint by the pint/quart, it will need to be thinned and sprayed at a shop.
They were then hung on a wall (or table) and the front side painted with a silver metalic. The paint blew through the cut-out holes and overspray landed on the backside. I do not have the paint code, but maybe someone can provide that for you in a post.
For your car, the paint sold by Quanta or other "NameBrand" Vette vendors will work. You can use a rattle can but the coverage is hard to get nice and even, but if you take you time it will look really nice.
Some of the vendors sell the paint by the pint/quart, it will need to be thinned and sprayed at a shop.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,128
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From: Upland Ca
Most after market corvette suppliers sell the paint, it's called argent silver. I have used the rattle cans with good luck. Even if it goes on a little uneven most of it is covered by the trin ring and cap. I overcoat the silver with clear, easier to keep clean. Also, I have used rustoleum silver on a few and it's very close.
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Cruising
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 11
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From: Laredo Texas
I was going to first sand with a 180 grit paper then bead blast with a medium glass bead. I do spray paint and prefer the look to spray can because it looks even so i will try that with the black. I will look at the different vet paint suppliers and look for the color
"argent silver" thanks for the help, maybe someone has the original GM rim color? Keep the suggestions coming.
"argent silver" thanks for the help, maybe someone has the original GM rim color? Keep the suggestions coming.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 893
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From: Orange Park Florida
You can think out of the box. I've seen many rims painted the same color as the car. Then, when the trim rings and caps are in place you get a hint of the car's color. Looks good and shows individuality. Go for it!
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 4,930
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From: AnyTown NJ
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
We used PPG formula #8568 w/matte finish. (Acrylic Enamel)
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,637
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From: Crossville TN
No need to hand sand, if you're going to bead blast them anyway. The formula for the silver paint used on Corvette wheels changed over the years, so if you want it exactly right, you need to contact NCRS to get the proper paint formula. For the rest of us, the Argent Silver spray cans sold by most aftermarket suppliers works just fine. {Also, I prefer to put tape on the back of the slots/holes in the wheel before painting them silver.}
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