Re-painting the hubcaps question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Shifty One · 11-19-2019, 02:33 PM

1987 V20, are the colors (black, and gold bowtie) matte, gloss, or somewhere in between? Mine are to far gone to tell.

Shifty One · 11-20-2019, 03:09 PM

**bhc41051** · 11-20-2019, 05:15 PM

I don't believe gloss is right, the gold is Ochre Ditzler 2323, and the black is similar to the black on the side moldings. Just my humble opinion.

Shifty One · 11-20-2019, 06:07 PM

Thanks BHC!

SCOTI · 11-20-2019, 07:09 PM

I used VHT Black Satin Epoxy on the ones I've done.

Shifty One · 11-21-2019, 10:36 AM

OK, SCOTI, I sell that stuff, I'll give 'er a look.

SCOTI · 11-21-2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shifty One

OK, SCOTI, I sell that stuff, I'll give 'er a look.

One warning (it's in the instructions as well...), follow the re-coating timeline if you use it. If you add delayed additional coats too early, the fresh coat can cause a reaction w/the previous coat. Other than that, I like the stuff. It has a very consistent 'sheen'.

It's not the best quality pic but the cap on the left is OE; the right one was repainted.

Shifty One · 11-21-2019, 11:48 AM

Dang SCOTI, even the one that "needed" paint is 150% better than mine...

Shifty One · 11-21-2019, 11:49 AM

BTW, I bet masking off ain't no fun...

SCOTI · 11-21-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shifty One

BTW, I bet masking off ain't no fun...

I used a circle cardboard template for the center & just masked the edges.
For the raised portion of the caps, I don't tape to a paint line. I just tape to keep the bulk mass from getting overspray. As I did each coat, I would take a shop towel (I like use an old worn-out t-shirt for stuff like this), pull it tightly to my finger-tip, dip it in reducer, & carefully wipe the edge where the 'color' should stop.

You can do the clean-up @ the end of the final coat or after it's completely dried. I do it between coats because it's much easier to get the overspray off vs. once it's sat overnight.

Shifty One · 11-21-2019, 12:34 PM

Interesting. I considered using liquid masking tape....I may hand-paint the bowtie (going to change it to blue, similar to the early 60's 'caps).

11-19-2019, 02:33 PM	#1
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 556	Re-painting the hubcaps question 1987 V20, are the colors (black, and gold bowtie) matte, gloss, or somewhere in between? Mine are to far gone to tell.

11-20-2019, 03:09 PM	#2
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 556	Re: Re-painting the hubcaps question

11-20-2019, 05:15 PM	#3
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 784	Re: Re-painting the hubcaps question I don't believe gloss is right, the gold is Ochre Ditzler 2323, and the black is similar to the black on the side moldings. Just my humble opinion. Attached Images

11-20-2019, 06:07 PM	#4
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 556	Re: Re-painting the hubcaps question Thanks BHC!

11-20-2019, 07:09 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Re-painting the hubcaps question I used VHT Black Satin Epoxy on the ones I've done. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-21-2019, 10:36 AM	#6
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 556	Re: Re-painting the hubcaps question OK, SCOTI, I sell that stuff, I'll give 'er a look.

11-21-2019, 11:48 AM	#8
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 556	Re: Re-painting the hubcaps question Dang SCOTI, even the one that "needed" paint is 150% better than mine...

11-21-2019, 11:49 AM	#9
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 556	Re: Re-painting the hubcaps question BTW, I bet masking off ain't no fun...

11-21-2019, 12:34 PM	#11
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 556	Re: Re-painting the hubcaps question Interesting. I considered using liquid masking tape....I may hand-paint the bowtie (going to change it to blue, similar to the early 60's 'caps).



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