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Grizz1963 · 02-21-2021, 05:34 AM

Centre caps Take 2

Or is that Grand Finale?

Left them to dry overnight with the knackered primer, then stripped some of it back, realising I was not going to strip them totally.

So a plan hatched to create a set of 10 yard caps.

Followed by a dusting of satin black, for shiny chrome results, go with gloss paint. Mr Impatient did not want to go buy more paint, rather choosing to use what was on site.

Followed by 4 more coats, building up, despite the messy finish I chose to go with.

Then I started on the chrome finish.

Disappointed, but I chose the satin base.

Leaving a more aluminised finish.

Painting them Indoors as the wind was just too much outside.

Outside to dry.

And that’s what we have.

Happy with it, certainly better than what I started with.

A few people on a few forums and FB questioned whether one could get away without the centre caps altogether.

It is a possibility. Depending on what exactly pokes through the centre bore holes.

A flat cap, and chrome wheel nuts could change the look completely.

Right.

Time to get outside and start on the front indicator reworking and tidying up.

Remember what they looked like?

02-21-2021, 05:34 AM	#1063
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,467	Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project Centre caps Take 2 Or is that Grand Finale? Left them to dry overnight with the knackered primer, then stripped some of it back, realising I was not going to strip them totally. So a plan hatched to create a set of 10 yard caps. Followed by a dusting of satin black, for shiny chrome results, go with gloss paint. Mr Impatient did not want to go buy more paint, rather choosing to use what was on site. Followed by 4 more coats, building up, despite the messy finish I chose to go with. Then I started on the chrome finish. Disappointed, but I chose the satin base. Leaving a more aluminised finish. Painting them Indoors as the wind was just too much outside. Outside to dry. And that’s what we have. Happy with it, certainly better than what I started with. A few people on a few forums and FB questioned whether one could get away without the centre caps altogether. It is a possibility. Depending on what exactly pokes through the centre bore holes. A flat cap, and chrome wheel nuts could change the look completely. Right. Time to get outside and start on the front indicator reworking and tidying up. Remember what they looked like? __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.