Hubcaps paint?

keithfullmeryahoocom
keithfullmeryahoocom Expert Adviser
edited January 2015 in HUDSON
Got my SS hupcaps back from the polisher (the big ones with the red triangle in the middle.  (They look great, btw).

How would one go about painting the triangle the stock red?   Any special prep?...keith

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  • ken1962
    ken1962 Member

    G'day, Mine were hand painted and look poor close up.

    Rather than paint it, see if you can get the enamel powder used for applying on copper jewellery. You apply the powder and heat it up with a gas wand and melt the enamel - any badge/medal/trophy awards shop could do it quickly and more professionally than you could ever do with just paint

       cheers Ken

  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    I think Wildrick sells the red triangle stickers that just go on the hubcaps.  But, if not, you can always buy sheet stock, make a pattern and cut out your own.  
  • Lance
    Lance Member
    I use sign painters red enamel for my 51. For 52 it's the same and for 53 it's a darker maroonish red for the wheel covers. Just hand paint it with a thin badger hair brush.  Still looks good after 15 years.
  • keithfullmeryahoocom
    keithfullmeryahoocom Expert Adviser
    Thanks, Fellas.   I'll take a stab with a brush.   I'll try not to do it after coffee.  Lol...k
  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    2nd the sign painter's paint with blue painters tape to keep my unsteady brush accurate
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    Why not just tape the triangle off and use spray paint.
  • Lance
    Lance Member
    John, That would work except sign painters paint is a thicker more durable paint as the name implies. I've used it to paint signs and even outdoors it last much longer than an aerosol is capable of. The blue tape is a good idea though. Never did it that way. lol.    Keith if you're going to use sign painter's paint use One Shot. I think Eastwood sells it..
  • StillOutThere
    StillOutThere Expert Adviser
    I'm with "onerare39".   My gosh people, the manufacturer had a simple mask (which you can make with three pieces of masking tape) and did a quick spray of red (like the US flag red) and it was DONE.   Of course you wipe the stainless with some lacquer thinner first so the paint sticks.   KEEP IT SIMPLE.

  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    To each their own method.
  • keithfullmeryahoocom
    keithfullmeryahoocom Expert Adviser
    I appreciate all the comments.  Options are great...k
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