Paint Color

[CoolCopCars]

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

[Rich]

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

[CoolCopCars]

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?

[Sirentoys]

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.

[CoolCopCars]

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

[CoolCopCars]

Close up

[Sirentoys]

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.