YH Ralley Rims

[wisemanz28]

I want to pick up the paint for my ralley rims that I'm going to paint. I'm not sure about the finishes, should the back be a semi gloss Black and the front a semi-gloss Argent Silver ?

[JohnZ]

<< I want to pick up the paint for my ralley rims that I'm going to paint. I'm not sure about the finishes, should the back be a semi gloss Black and the front a semi-gloss Argent Silver ? >>

Yes - see photos below of the back of an untouched original rally wheel, with small foggy areas of silver overspray that came through the slots when the face of the wheel was painted.

[69Z28-RS]

John,

Are you saying the argent silver paint should be 'semi-gloss'?  

I thought argent silver paint is standard gloss... but of course, not buffed or polished so the wheels might appear to be 'semi gloss' in finish...

[wisemanz28]

I see The Eastwood Company offers "rattle cans" that are Satin Black but does not offer paint in small quart cans. Where should I buy my paint products ?

[z28z11]

I see The Eastwood Company offers "rattle cans" that are Satin Black but does not offer paint in small quart cans. Where should I buy my paint products ?

It becomes a matter of personal preference - I used PPG, lots of opinions around the site. I've also seen a lot of varying colors and gloss types over the years. I was very satisfied with the finish on my SS wheels -

Regards,
Steve

[JohnZ]

John,

Are you saying the argent silver paint should be 'semi-gloss'?   

I thought argent silver paint is standard gloss... but of course, not buffed or polished so the wheels might appear to be 'semi gloss' in finish...

Yes - the argent silver is certainly not "glossy" - it was just ordinary wheel enamel; see page 206 in the finish specs appendix in Jerry's book.