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Re: Paint Color

2022-08-10T00:36:09

The left looks more correct. I will be honest I thought you were painting the 5 spokes. I haven't seen these on a car painted silver. I like them.

If I can offer a suggestion, I would either give them a wash of thinned black or drill out the holes for a more realistic look.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:36 am

Re: Paint Color

2022-08-09T21:39:10

Close up

Statistics: Posted by CoolCopCars — Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:39 pm

Re: Paint Color Update

2022-08-09T21:26:27

Here is an update. Rust-Oleum bright aluminum on the left and Chrome aluminum on the right. So what do you think.

Statistics: Posted by CoolCopCars — Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:26 pm

Re: Paint Color

2022-07-24T22:15:35

You may want to look at Walmart for their Aluminum. Anything with the word chrome will be too bright. ALso you may want to try painting over a gray or black primer. I practice on Matchbox models since they are cheap. I also have a bunch of plastic stick I paint samples on to see what color they are and make notes for the future.

Last option is to hit this with a coat of matte or dullcoat.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Sun Jul 24, 2022 10:15 pm

Re: Paint Color

2022-07-24T21:16:50

Well it looks like Ace no longer carries that paint color. I did try Ace Chrome Aluminum, but not that happy. What do you think, is it still to shinny?

Statistics: Posted by CoolCopCars — Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:16 pm

Re: Paint Color

2022-07-17T12:24:55

I use Ace Hardware bright aluminum over white primer. Its a match for the aluminum wheels from FRR models.

Statistics: Posted by Rich — Sun Jul 17, 2022 12:24 pm

Paint Color

2022-07-16T18:50:11

Would like some suggestions on what paint color I should use on the wheels of the Welly Dodge Charger. I tried aluminum, but it seems a little dark. Chrome I would think be a little to shinny.

Thanks
Thom J

Statistics: Posted by CoolCopCars — Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:50 pm