Restoring 1970 Fleetwood wheel covers...

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

       Once again I'm curious to know if the paint is going to stick. Research shows that on chrome 9at least) an adhesion promoter such as UPOL Grip 4 should be used. I'm getting ready to do the LaS hubcap emblems on my '37 and will definitely spray the areas I am going to paint red.
    Lovely work here, great job and I appreciate your patience.

There are now 2 people here talking about wheel cover restoration on my thread, to whom are you addressing your question? If me, my paint will stick. Everything that was painted was treated with paint thinner prior to paint. The black paint on the wheel covers is Rustoleum semi gloss. The colored paints on the emblems are outdoor use acrylic, semi gloss.

[Hillbillycat]

Took pics yesterday but they´re still on my wife´s phone. I got the 1Shot paint from my brother :-) He had these left over from a few pinstriping projects years ago. He bought them online. Vendor won´t be of any worth to you since we´re in Germany. The 1Shot paint will stick to chrome as far as I know. I´ve seen fancy pinstriped hubcaps but better check on their site or call. The 1Shot hardender is important not only for clearcoating but for better adhesion and durability.

[Hillbillycat]

Allright here we go. I hope this works. Preview doesn´t show any pics though?!?

[Cadman-iac]

Those look great! And no, you can't see any in your preview.  Not sure why that is.

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

Laurie,
I was curious, how did you apply the paint to your interior trim? It turned out great.

Rick

Thanks Rick. Full disclosure, I'm a home improvement contractor, I do a LOT of painting.
Paint is Sherwin Williams Duration (exterior), brush is a Wooster, and years of technique.
Thoroughly washed, rinsed and allowed to fully dry, 2 careful coats of paint 2 days apart.
No 'brush marks' on any of them.

[bctexas]

Hi Laurie!

I was inspired by Wes also and painted the hubcap and trunk lid emblems on my '65 CDV.  I also did the emblem in the center of the steering wheel.  The challenge with that one is that it is only 3/4 inch across!

Thanks for sharing your stories - I always enjoy and learn from them.

Happy Motoring!
Bernie

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

Hi Laurie!

I was inspired by Wes also and painted the hubcap and trunk lid emblems on my '65 CDV.  I also did the emblem in the center of the steering wheel.  The challenge with that one is that it is only 3/4 inch across!

Thanks for sharing your stories - I always enjoy and learn from them.

Happy Motoring!
Bernie

THAT LOOKS AWESOME!!!