NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**PICKMUP** · 03-26-2011, 10:56 PM

I restore a lot of hubcaps and even make/cut & roll 3/4T front 4x4 caps. I keep getting requests for "blue" bowtie caps, not the yellow.
It is only blue paint...anyone can paint the bowties blue.
Here is an NOS blue, an NOS yellow, and the yellow "painted blue"...and pics of how to do it. Hope this helps.

**PICKMUP** · 03-26-2011, 10:59 PM

...and with a little tape & paper---here is how you do it.

**PICKMUP** · 03-26-2011, 11:02 PM

...and take off the paper & tape...

67chevy1series · 03-26-2011, 11:02 PM

looks awsome! I DO THIS ALL THE TIME TO HUB CAPS

**70cst** · 03-26-2011, 11:50 PM

Great work

1972K20 · 03-27-2011, 12:13 AM

Very cool!

72BlckButy · 03-27-2011, 12:15 AM

FAQ Worthy... nice write-up.

**special-K** · 03-27-2011, 06:48 AM

Masking & detail painting is some of the most satisfying work there is. It just takes a bit of patience and care,then look at the results. Looks great! I've done the yellow to blue on wheel covers and that's a real chore. I assume you've done those,Frank. Fun,huh? It ain't nothin' but tape and paint

dfwright · 03-27-2011, 08:57 AM

What blue paint did you use?

674x4ton · 03-27-2011, 09:32 AM

Do you sell any hubcaps? Very nice work

**jlmerie** · 03-27-2011, 10:25 AM

The problem that I run into is finding the right color. I would like to redo some hubcaps and emblems but I can't find the right color. I hate it when I am done and the color is obviously off a little. How do you identify the right color before you start?

**PICKMUP** · 03-27-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

What blue paint did you use?

The local auto paint supply store will mix any color and put it in spray can for us...OR just try to find a blue that is close from existing supplies.

Curt's_72 · 04-01-2011, 10:14 PM

I searched for the 'right' shade of blue without alot of reference other than pictures on here. A snowy Sunday afternoon, a warm garage and a couple of cold sodies, and this is what I got. As you can see, the shade isn't exact. As the cap says, Furd Blue. But at 10 feet or 10 mph, it's close.

**jocko** · 10-05-2012, 10:56 PM

i've found that good ol Rustoleum 7724 Sail Blue is a very good match. Available at Wally World

I'd be interested in hearing how you re-shape the 3/4 tonner 73+ innies into 71 and earlier outies.

**leddzepp** · 10-05-2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

i've found that good ol Rustoleum 7724 Sail Blue is a very good match. Available at Wally World

I'd be interested in hearing how you re-shape the 3/4 tonner 73+ innies into 71 and earlier outies.

I have used my knee cap with great success

**special-K** · 10-05-2012, 11:10 PM

That's a great job,Frank. If I send you a set of caps with yellow bowties,will you paint them blue?

slikside · 10-05-2012, 11:38 PM

I just did this a few months back. I used Krylon True Blue. I would say the match is excellent.

Additionally, I did the cog wheel as well as the full circle that surrounds the bowtie. Used SEM ProMax Satin Black.

Had my caps blasted, then powdercoated. Sanded very specifically ONLY the areas that would receive paint. Then masked off and shot the inner circle and cog. Then did exactly as depicted for the bowtie. Yes, patients is key. I figured it took me right at 24 man hours to do what I described for all 4.

Came out great...very happy with them.

1972K20 · 10-06-2012, 12:18 AM

Any tips or tricks on getting everything masked off?

slikside · 10-06-2012, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972K20

Any tips or tricks on getting everything masked off?

2 things:

1)Go to an auto paint supply house, and get some 1/8th" or even 1/16th in. detail tape as shown above. I used a vynil tape, but I actually think a "regular" tape might work better. More flexible, I imagine. Use this only for your paint line. Follow the pics for everything else.

2)Get yourself all the patients you can muster. It is painstaking work. This is not the kind of thing to rush through. Your results will directly reflect the level of detail you put into it.

Good luck.

1972K20 · 10-06-2012, 12:59 AM

Thanks, I'll try that.

Getting everything taped off correctly is the most difficult part. Definitely more challenging than it looks.

03-26-2011, 10:56 PM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,119	NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! I restore a lot of hubcaps and even make/cut & roll 3/4T front 4x4 caps. I keep getting requests for "blue" bowtie caps, not the yellow. It is only blue paint...anyone can paint the bowties blue. Here is an NOS blue, an NOS yellow, and the yellow "painted blue"...and pics of how to do it. Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

03-26-2011, 10:59 PM	#2
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,119	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! ...and with a little tape & paper---here is how you do it. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

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PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,119	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! ...and take off the paper & tape... Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

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67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! looks awsome! I DO THIS ALL THE TIME TO HUB CAPS

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! Great work __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 739	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! Very cool!

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! FAQ Worthy... nice write-up. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-27-2011 at 12:15 AM.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! Masking & detail painting is some of the most satisfying work there is. It just takes a bit of patience and care,then look at the results. Looks great! I've done the yellow to blue on wheel covers and that's a real chore. I assume you've done those,Frank. Fun,huh? It ain't nothin' but tape and paint __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-27-2011, 08:57 AM	#9
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! What blue paint did you use? __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

03-27-2011, 09:32 AM	#10
674x4ton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: st.joseph mo. Posts: 116	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! Do you sell any hubcaps? Very nice work

03-27-2011, 10:25 AM	#11
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! The problem that I run into is finding the right color. I would like to redo some hubcaps and emblems but I can't find the right color. I hate it when I am done and the color is obviously off a little. How do you identify the right color before you start? __________________ James

04-01-2011, 10:14 PM	#13
Curt's_72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 203	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! I searched for the 'right' shade of blue without alot of reference other than pictures on here. A snowy Sunday afternoon, a warm garage and a couple of cold sodies, and this is what I got. As you can see, the shade isn't exact. As the cap says, Furd Blue. But at 10 feet or 10 mph, it's close. Attached Images

10-05-2012, 10:56 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! i've found that good ol Rustoleum 7724 Sail Blue is a very good match. Available at Wally World I'd be interested in hearing how you re-shape the 3/4 tonner 73+ innies into 71 and earlier outies.

10-05-2012, 11:10 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! That's a great job,Frank. If I send you a set of caps with yellow bowties,will you paint them blue? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-05-2012, 11:38 PM	#17
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,145	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! I just did this a few months back. I used Krylon True Blue. I would say the match is excellent. Additionally, I did the cog wheel as well as the full circle that surrounds the bowtie. Used SEM ProMax Satin Black. Had my caps blasted, then powdercoated. Sanded very specifically ONLY the areas that would receive paint. Then masked off and shot the inner circle and cog. Then did exactly as depicted for the bowtie. Yes, patients is key. I figured it took me right at 24 man hours to do what I described for all 4. Came out great...very happy with them.



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10-06-2012, 12:18 AM	#18
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 739	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! Any tips or tricks on getting everything masked off?

10-06-2012, 12:59 AM	#20
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 739	Re: NOS Blue Bowtie Hubcaps & how to make them blue! Thanks, I'll try that. Getting everything taped off correctly is the most difficult part. Definitely more challenging than it looks.

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