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Wheels and Tires, Let's get this discussion centralized |
wonkipop |
Jan 27 2023, 03:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,159 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
What is the correct color and type of paint (metallic, non-metallic, single stage, etc.) used on 5.5 x 15 sport steel wheels aka "star steelies" on a 74 2.0? Also, are the flat plastic center caps for these NLA? Thanks! outer face. silver - VW color L97u Grey Aluminium. or RAL 9007. ask a paint shop for RAL 9007 you should get it mixed right. (straight up single stage - it was a semi gloss or satin finish originally). rear face. black or very dark grey. the centre caps are flat black plastic press ins. Pelican Psrts used to have them but look to be NLA on their website. the diam is 56mm outer. these might work. close to the very plain originals. https://www.amazon.com.au/56mm-Black-Wheel-...s/dp/B073SR3Q9J this variety are available from VW classic parts retailers. but its the one for beetles. looks like a fake nut. not what 914s had. but it would fit. https://www2.cip1.com/vwc-111-601-171-set/ wheel bolts had plastic press on covers. "fake bolts" pelican still has them. https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/1116...&DID=201382 also available from VW classic parts retailers https://www2.cip1.com/stock-steel-wheels/ Thanks for all the info !! BTW, if somebody has a couple of the center caps I'd appreciate it !! Condition unimportant. I did see earlier in this thread where rattle can Wurth or Wyeth White Alloy paint is correct or close. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...4857&st=320 I was asking since I have a set of rusty star steelies that I want to put on my car during resto, along with a set of quasi-matching tires that hold air, plastic bolt caps and plastic center caps so it doesn't look quite so janky in the garage when the garage door opens. I currently live in a gated community / leased townhome and need to keep the neighbors happy. I'd like to put a "10 footer" coat of rattle can paint on the wheels that is "close" to OE but doesn't cost $30 per can. Any tips on a lower cost alternative rattle can paint would be appreciated. the wurth will be close for your purposes. another one that is close is ford "argent silver". i have had my 914 alongside a steel wheel ford here. both with original paint. indistinguishable. the ford color might be pretty common as a rattle can color from an everyday auto parts chain store. its called argent silver in australia, but i assume its the same colour for ford usa. if you are just making it look decent, i'd suggest mail ordering the centre caps for the VW version and grab the plastic bolt covers as well from CIPI. pretty cheap and easy solution in one package. |
914rrr |
Feb 14 2023, 09:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,818 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
Forgive me if I missed this on this thread. Does anyone have close up pics of the stamped #'s / markings on 5 1/5 x 15 plain steel wheels? I think I have a full set of these but they're so crusty I can't find the markings on them.
BTW, are there any awards for the crustiest, nastiest steel wheels? I have one sport steel wheel with large gaping rust holes in the front of the rim! |
914rrr |
Mar 18 2023, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,818 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
I may have stumbled onto a decent facsimile of white alloy / argent silver rattle can paint. I used Glidden Shining Armor Satin spray paint that I picked up at Home Depot. I'm going for a 10 footer kind of paint job on these wheels while the my teener is under resto. I did a quick couple of passes with coarse and 0000 steel wool. One benefit is that this is a paint + primer and covers incredibly well. I've painted 3 wheels with 2 light coats and still have paint left in my first can.
Here's a before and after shot. |
914rrr |
Mar 18 2023, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,818 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
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