Paint colour on hubcaps?

[frank]

hi everyone
from previous threads, I know the red is maranello (excuse the spelling), but wondering about the black ... is it gloss, semi-gloss or matt? And I guessing some primer first?  Any other tips greatly appreciated, it's one of those jobs I'm dreading ..
cheers   frank

[mcl1959]

Gloss black - no primer

Ken

[frank]

Thanks Ken!

[FC427]

Gloss black - no primer

Ken

Shouldn't they be etched so the paint will stick to the Chrome properly  ??? ??? ??? ???........FC427.......

[mcl1959]

Depends if you're replicating original or not - originals used enamel paint over a stencil straight onto chrome. Etching is OK to make paint stick better.

Ken

[Spinner]

I painted some hubcaps with enamel onto the chrome.

1) Wash the hubcaps thoroughly with degreaser.
2) Knock out any dents.
3) Wash the hubcaps when you're doing teh dishes.  here's a chance to volunteer for a job for your missus.  Make sure you scrub them very well.
4) Rinse them off very well.
5) Let 'em dry.
6) Apply paint.  When I did the black, I put it on thick, so that it settled into a smooth, brush mark free surface.
7) Put tehm away for a week or two to dry.

Now, when I use a pressure blaster on those hubcaps, teh paint will not lift.  It adheres to teh surface like it is chemically bonded.  At that time, i used 'ordinary' gloss red, as i was having some trouble getting Marinello Red in an enamel.

I did do an FJ hubcap for my father, as a clock, using Marinello Red Lacquer, brushed on.  It sticks reasonably well too.