Magnum 500 Correct Black Paint

[kcmash]

I need to touch up the black on the Magnums I have. Does anyone know the "correct" color to paint the recesses? I know what you smarties want to say, but black isn't always black. Especially in the automotive world.

With the originals I have, the black appears to be a flat black when cleaned and polished. But the center caps have the gloss looking black in the center.

Thanks for the help!

[Austin Vert]

Hi KC,

America has it's own special paint brands which differ from Australian paints to some degree,but when i find the need to touch my 500 rims up, i'll more than likely use a pre mixed satin black 2pak enamel for durability, and shoot it through a spraygun.

For ease of use, you could go a satin black from a pressure pak spray can in lacquer or fast dry enamel.What ever you choose, satin black is the go i think.I couldn't find any official paint on the net for these rims per say, but i slipped in a couple of links to help steer you in the right direction. The satin black is or would be a couple of levels of gloss above the flat black, just enough to give a slight lustre appearence to the finish instead of a dead flat black look. The centre caps is what they is, and stay glossy looking.

Also, do consider a stencil kit to make masking easier for your finished paint job.Hope that helps............................


http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vintag...paint.html


http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum...00205.html


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nARb490evmo


http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/sem-p...22985409-P


http://www.graphic-express.com/03_gm_wheel_stencils.asp


Greg (pro painter)

[Kit Sullivan]

I use SEM "trim black". It has a smooth matte finish. Looks exactly right to me. Flat black makes the wheels look too dull, and glossy black just makes 'em look like crap and "repainted".

[kcmash]

Thanks guys! That is awesome information.

[kindersmach]

I had mine powder coated...they did like a 40% gloss on them...turned out great. Not too overdone.

[mach71351c]

I had mine powder coated...they did like a 40% gloss on them...turned out great. Not too overdone.

Hey Tom Post some pics!

[The General]

Has anyone painted the backside center of the Magnums? If so what do you recommend? Thanks    

[kindersmach]

I had mine powder coated...they did like a 40% gloss on them...turned out great. Not too overdone.

Hey Tom Post some pics!

...I just now saw this Mike, lol...I will post some when I get home tonight.

[Boss1Ray]

Has anyone painted the backside center of the Magnums? If so what do you recommend? Thanks

I would probably try to replicate a natural finish. Eastwood has some good ones. I would be afraid to blast that surface to prep for fear of damaging the chrome - even though it is on the back side of the wheel. My second choice would be the same black used for the outside mentioned earlier in this thread.

Ray

[kindersmach]

I had mine powder coated...they did like a 40% gloss on them...turned out great. Not too overdone.

Hey Tom Post some pics!

...I just now saw this Mike, lol...I will post some when I get home tonight.

Finally remembered....this is after powder coat and sand blasting. Just haven't gotten around to getting them polished again. But not bad for 40+ year rims.