What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

logbuilder69 · 08-29-2016, 06:56 PM

I have a 1986 C20 Custom Deluxe. It is color 55 (option 55U) which I think is called Russet however the sticker in the glove box calls it Canyon Copper Metallic. It has the stock rims and hubcaps. Anyone know more about what this paint is really called?

I'd like to clean up the rims and I'm wondering what color of paint to use. As I look at it, it seems like some sort of cream color but maybe it is just discolored. I'm looking for a rattle can solution.

Any assistance will be appreciated.

UKNOWME · 08-29-2016, 11:47 PM

Are you asking opinion or for an actual paint code? I think plain white would be most appropriate.

logbuilder69 · 08-30-2016, 02:56 AM

I'm not so much interested in the correct color. Opinions are appreciated. I am tending to a cream. Suggestions of specific brands and colors are even further appreciated.

Nick_R_23 · 08-30-2016, 03:22 AM

Hot pink

cadillac_al · 08-30-2016, 07:36 AM

I forget the correct paint code but if you paint them to0 bright it will look weird.

**Joesjunk** · 08-30-2016, 08:02 AM

Cool truck. The wheels should be white. Canyon copper is a pretty cool color. Polish that truck up and paint your wheels white and that truck will look really nice. IMO a cream colored wheel will always look dirty, not as crisp as a white wheel. Here are the wheels on one of my trucks, these are powder coated gloss white.

**Joesjunk** · 08-30-2016, 08:07 AM

These wheels I just spray painted rustolium gloss white

Keith Seymore · 08-30-2016, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logbuilder69

I have a 1986 C20 Custom Deluxe. It is color 55 (option 55U) which I think is called Russet however the sticker in the glove box calls it Canyon Copper Metallic. It has the stock rims and hubcaps. Anyone know more about what this paint is really called?

I'd like to clean up the rims and I'm wondering what color of paint to use. As I look at it, it seems like some sort of cream color but maybe it is just discolored. I'm looking for a rattle can solution.

Any assistance will be appreciated.

The correct factory color for the rims is bright white (like Joe is showing).

The documented name for code 55U in 1986 is Canyon Copper (Metallic).

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

K

logbuilder69 · 08-30-2016, 02:39 PM

Thanks all. OK, I'm converted. White it is.

Joe, polish is in the plan. This truck is going to my now 15yo daughter. She gets her license at 16 so we have 9 months to get it in shape for her. She isn't interested in a show car. She likes it like it is. She grew up with this truck so she has an attachment. We just put put it up on stands and are working on the engine so wheels can come off and I can pretty them up.

NJRC10 · 08-30-2016, 04:51 PM

That is one lucky girl!!! My daughter wanted my jeep so I got to keep my 87 shortbed 4x4. White will look great.

tucsonjwt · 08-30-2016, 07:21 PM

I have been using gloss white Rustoleum 2X and white Rustoleum primer on a junkyard tailgate I picked up. It came out nice and I think I will use it on the wheels also. Remember to sand down the wheels first - I use wet sand paper(medium then fine grit.) It is on sale at Home Depot now for $2.99 per can. Don't use it without primer first - those wheels will take a beating from the weather and dirt.

I bought my 83 C20 with chrome trim rings and they look nice - a bit like rally wheels without the slots.

logbuilder69 · 09-04-2016, 07:12 PM

Well, I said I kind of liked the cream color. Today I started cleaning the and when washed, they are pure white. The cream was all the dirt scum.

I've washed them, wire brushed, and scotch brited them down. They look pretty good. Only surface rust and it comes off pretty easy. Tomorrow I'll degrease, prime, and paint with white. I'm gonna use that 3x5 card idea to keep paint off the tire.

1970pelle · 09-05-2016, 12:58 AM

I know this isn't the best picture. But my wheels are painted a Ford color from the 60's. Called Wimbledon White it's not a bright white, more on the cream side. Almost matches the tan color on the truck.

Ken

billlopez · 08-13-2018, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Cool truck. The wheels should be white. Canyon copper is a pretty cool color. Polish that truck up and paint your wheels white and that truck will look really nice. IMO a cream colored wheel will always look dirty, not as crisp as a white wheel. Here are the wheels on one of my trucks, these are powder coated gloss white.

What size tires are you running?

08-29-2016, 06:56 PM	#1
logbuilder69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13	What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) I have a 1986 C20 Custom Deluxe. It is color 55 (option 55U) which I think is called Russet however the sticker in the glove box calls it Canyon Copper Metallic. It has the stock rims and hubcaps. Anyone know more about what this paint is really called? I'd like to clean up the rims and I'm wondering what color of paint to use. As I look at it, it seems like some sort of cream color but maybe it is just discolored. I'm looking for a rattle can solution. Any assistance will be appreciated. Attached Images

08-29-2016, 11:47 PM	#2
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) Are you asking opinion or for an actual paint code? I think plain white would be most appropriate. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

08-30-2016, 02:56 AM	#3
logbuilder69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) I'm not so much interested in the correct color. Opinions are appreciated. I am tending to a cream. Suggestions of specific brands and colors are even further appreciated.

08-30-2016, 03:22 AM	#4
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 836	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) Hot pink

08-30-2016, 07:36 AM	#5
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,334	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) I forget the correct paint code but if you paint them to0 bright it will look weird. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

08-30-2016, 08:02 AM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) Cool truck. The wheels should be white. Canyon copper is a pretty cool color. Polish that truck up and paint your wheels white and that truck will look really nice. IMO a cream colored wheel will always look dirty, not as crisp as a white wheel. Here are the wheels on one of my trucks, these are powder coated gloss white. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-30-2016, 08:07 AM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) These wheels I just spray painted rustolium gloss white Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-30-2016, 02:39 PM	#9
logbuilder69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) Thanks all. OK, I'm converted. White it is. Joe, polish is in the plan. This truck is going to my now 15yo daughter. She gets her license at 16 so we have 9 months to get it in shape for her. She isn't interested in a show car. She likes it like it is. She grew up with this truck so she has an attachment. We just put put it up on stands and are working on the engine so wheels can come off and I can pretty them up.

08-30-2016, 04:51 PM	#10
NJRC10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ft.pierce. Fl Posts: 76	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) That is one lucky girl!!! My daughter wanted my jeep so I got to keep my 87 shortbed 4x4. White will look great.

08-30-2016, 07:21 PM	#11
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) I have been using gloss white Rustoleum 2X and white Rustoleum primer on a junkyard tailgate I picked up. It came out nice and I think I will use it on the wheels also. Remember to sand down the wheels first - I use wet sand paper(medium then fine grit.) It is on sale at Home Depot now for $2.99 per can. Don't use it without primer first - those wheels will take a beating from the weather and dirt. I bought my 83 C20 with chrome trim rings and they look nice - a bit like rally wheels without the slots.

09-04-2016, 07:12 PM	#12
logbuilder69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 13	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) Well, I said I kind of liked the cream color. Today I started cleaning the and when washed, they are pure white. The cream was all the dirt scum. I've washed them, wire brushed, and scotch brited them down. They look pretty good. Only surface rust and it comes off pretty easy. Tomorrow I'll degrease, prime, and paint with white. I'm gonna use that 3x5 card idea to keep paint off the tire.

09-05-2016, 12:58 AM	#13
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: What color for the rims? (86 C20 color 55) I know this isn't the best picture. But my wheels are painted a Ford color from the 60's. Called Wimbledon White it's not a bright white, more on the cream side. Almost matches the tan color on the truck. Ken Attached Images __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan



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