Restoring Stock Steel Wheels

[bigpitbull]

What is everyone using to prep and paint their stock wheels.. I have a couple sets I want to clean up.

 

[Broncitis]

Sandblast to remove all old paint, prime with etching primer, then paint with PPG Wimbledon White or Argent Silver.

That's what we do on our restorations.

These factory option 16" are the latest ones we've done. On these, we added a flattening agent to the paint to knock down some of the high gloss for somewhere between a satin and gloss sheen. I think they look really great with that finish since sometimes parts that are too glossy look over restored, or just not quite right IMO.

 

[bigpitbull]

Great! Thanks... Will be tackling this very soon.

 

[mp]

I just had my 16's blasted and powdercoated. Only issue is powdercoat does not like to get into the tight crevices and "spiderwebs" in those areas. I think it has to do with the electron flow. Still look good when mounted, but beware.

 

[Bronco Junkie]

I just lightly sanded mine and sprayed with OSH spray paint! I am running hubcaps though.

 

[landshark99]

I had my spare steel 15" blasted then powder coated argent silver...

 

[bigpitbull]

That looks really nice landshark.

 

[mp]

You can see the "cobwebbing" in landsharks second pic in the cracks.

 

[bigpitbull]

You can see the "cobwebbing" in landsharks second pic in the cracks.

Good eye MP.. I didnt even notice until you mentioned it..

 

[landshark99]

its hard to see unless you light it up directly in the cracks as i did. iam using this wheel as a spare and it eventually will be covered with a tire cover.. plus hopeing people will be blinded by my paint job so they wont see anything else

 

[Scoop]

The original paint on mine were in good shape so I just sanded and repainted them. I am sure blasting and removing the paint would have been better, but they turned out pretty well.

 

[BoureeOne]

I will be using the stock wheels I got out of the Pull a Part. I will also be running hub caps. All will get sand blasted, but here is the question. Removing hub caps from the rims can be hard on the rims paint. But it is also hard to justify the cost of having them powder coated when you will only see the outer inch or so of the rim. Any suggestions? I am thinking I will paint them myself with something relatively easy and cheap, and just tounch them up as needed. I have also come up with a little plan for doing a brushed nickel look on parts of the hub caps that I think will really look good.

Scott

 

[BeardedBlues]

Sounds like I need to make a trip to the BR Pull-A-Part. The one up here was..... Well, all pulled apart.....

 

[BoureeOne]

I can always stay on the lookout for the stock rims. I remember seeing several trucks with them on them.

Scott

 

[mp]

its hard to see unless you light it up directly in the cracks as i did. iam using this wheel as a spare and it eventually will be covered with a tire cover.. plus hopeing people will be blinded by my paint job so they wont see anything else

Just the way it is with powdercoat. Mine look identical and figure no one will see the cobwebs once the rims are mounted and on the truck.

 

[BoureeOne]

FYI, went to the Pull A Part here today and saw at least 8 of the orig style wheels.


Scott

 

[bigpitbull]

Wow really... You should grab them... I will be on the coadt this weekend. You going to CtC?

 

[brianz426]

The original paint on mine were in good shape so I just sanded and repainted them. I am sure blasting and removing the paint would have been better, but they turned out pretty well.

Great job on your wheels. Did you use a rattle can? I want to repaint a set of wheels and I'd like to do it myself. Has anyone spray canned their wheels, and if so which brand and color is closest to wimbledon white?

 

[Scoop]

Great job on your wheels. Did you use a rattle can? I want to repaint a set of wheels and I'd like to do it myself. Has anyone spray canned their wheels, and if so which brand and color is closest to wimbledon white?

Yes, I rattle-canned them. Duplicolor Wimbledon White.

 

[muskrat]

Sandblast to remove all old paint, prime with etching primer, then paint with PPG Wimbledon White or Argent Silver.

That's what we do on our restorations.

These factory option 16" are the latest ones we've done. On these, we added a flattening agent to the paint to knock down some of the high gloss for somewhere between a satin and gloss sheen. I think they look really great with that finish since sometimes parts that are too glossy look over restored, or just not quite right IMO.

Drew, they look great. Love the old bias ply tires on them also.