Silver rims - - painting discovery

Posted by Pete in Holland, MI on July 23, 2005 at 08:36:20 from (24.231.248.86):

Guys

During the restoration of my W-30, I learned that the rims were originally galvanized steel. Most folks grab the silver paint and paint them. My eye thinks the silver paint is too bright and silver is typically a pretty runny paint. When heading to Lowes for some silver paint for my project, I discovered a Rustoleum product called "hammered" finishes. This finish, when dry, has a crystal-like (not metallic) finish, looking more like galvanized metal than plane old silver paint. It also is a nice thick brush-able paint.

Word of caution - - don't brush on to hot sun baked metal, as it doesn't have enough time to flow and generate the hammer effect.

Am very pleased with the results. Cost is about $10/quart.

Good luck.........

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