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68 Steel wheels and poverty caps
Going to paint my steel wheels the correct Meridian Turquoise. Is there a different color for the back of the wheel or is it the same as the front?
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The back sides were black IIRC
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Ed 1968 GTO (Thanks Mom) 2006 Silverado 2007 Cadillac SRX 2015 Chevy Express 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ |
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Are you sure that Meridian was available on wheels? I thought that l researched that years ago but l could certainly be wrong.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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Yes. Picture of paint finishes for Pontiac 68 A bodies. Wheel colors available were Starlight Black, Alpine Blue, Nordic Blue, April Gold, Meridian Turquoise.
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Cool.. should look great.
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Something like this but the wheels will be Meridian Turquoise.
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That car looks very familiar
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Is that yours? It looks very similar to yours. We spoke once before. I have a Meridian Turquoise/Aqua/Black vinyl top Tempest Custom. You don't see that combination often. I did see a Tempest Convertible OHC6 car at 2019 POCI Nationals that was Meridian Turquoise.
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Is it high gloss black or something else like 60 degree gloss black?
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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And now you brought back to me what color I want to paint my steel wheels. My car is Solar Red and has black wheels. I'm still trying to decide if I want to paint them body color. I plan to run 3/8" whitewalls and keep telling myself that will break up the black tire / wheel color, but... Something about red.
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Ed 1968 GTO (Thanks Mom) 2006 Silverado 2007 Cadillac SRX 2015 Chevy Express 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ |
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Mcronk, remind me what interior you have?
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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Sorry, I just saw that you already posted the interior color. You are right, usually with the black top you see a black interior. I vaguely recall communicating with you about that car now. Post some pics up when you get a chance.
By the way, I'm a huge fan of the Krylon "Rust Tough" gloss black for that application. I know it's just rattle can stuff but it is a very good quality and the gloss level tones down to a perfect 60% to my eye. It's very durable as well. It's what I used on the wheels in the picture you posted. They're in my basement now and they still look great.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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2019
Brian's stunning '68 Cammer is actually Alpine Blue.
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car. |
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That's a beauty but who's Brian?
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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Fellow Cammer Club Member.
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car. |
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Definitely not full gloss, I'd say 60% is about right
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Thanks everyone for the advice. Attached are a few pics of the car and wheels before paint. The wheels are exact same specs as the Weld Pro Stars I am taking off so I can use the tires and keep the stance.
I think I saw that OHC 6 Tempest Custom convertible at the POCI Nationals in Gettysburg 2019. |
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That interior pic jogged my memory. I remember now talking to you about the car and the paint that you used for the steering wheel. The color is perfect.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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