Correct Color for 1970 Z28 Wheels

[70 copo]

Do you want to shoot it out of a gun, or spray bomb em?

Products for both are on the market now and the color match is excellent. The trick to get the "look" is in the application. I have the PPG # also.

Phil

[GM-26]

I am in the process of restoring my original wheels also and just this week I was trying to buy the paint. After calling all of my local paint suppliers, it seems that Ditzler Code #DDL-32961 has been discontinued. I tried the aersol can product that is on the market now and it was way too dark and not even close to the original color. I had used this Ditzler paint code a number of years ago and it was great. I don't know if the old paint code has been superceded by a new one.

[Hotrodpaul]

In fact, I will be painting mine soon. Here is a shot of my 70 Z28 original spare tire/rim, showing the color.



I will drop it by my local PPG distributor and have them match it. There is also a rough like texture to it, simulating a cast mag wheel.

Anyone know where you can get the trim rings?

Paul

[olredalert]

--------Couldnt help but notice the extra flashing inside the center hole of your spare, if thats what it is. Interesting that this would make it thru the entire manufacuring, painting, and then tire-mounting process. And then........never get touched by the past owners. Amazing, really!!!................Bill S

[Supercar_Kid]

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--------Couldnt help but notice the extra flashing inside the center hole of your spare, if thats what it is. Interesting that this would make it thru the entire manufacuring, painting, and then tire-mounting process. And then........never get touched by the past owners. Amazing, really!!!................Bill S

[/ QUOTE ]Bill that's not flashing but simply the backside of the one lug recess I think you're seeing.

[olredalert]

-----Hey Kid,,,,,,,,You are correct, sir! My eyeballs must have been inside-out. Saw it right away after you posted, but didnt have a clue till then. You guys must have thought I was seeing things, and actually I think I have been. Had a minor operation (per the doc) that doesnt seem so minor and Ive been wolfing down percocets. My bad!!!.........Bill S

[CamarosRus]

Phil, One of the components of the PPG LAQUER formula is SUEDE ADDITIVE, which achieves the "rough" finish of the Factory Original finish. I cant suggest exactly how to apply with what technique, but I would THIMK the suede additive accomplishes the desired effect.....

Chuck

[Bill Pritchard]

I suspect that is the same Suede Additive that was originally used to paint the top portion of metal dashboards on 69 cars. They have that slightly 'rough' texture.

[BARN FIND]

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In fact, I will be painting mine soon. Here is a shot of my 70 Z28 original spare tire/rim, showing the color.



I will drop it by my local PPG distributor and have them match it. There is also a rough like texture to it, simulating a cast mag wheel.

Anyone know where you can get the trim rings?

Paul

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I am not sure but the finish on this wheel looks too smooth to be original paint and the shade looks off.

[Hotrodpaul]

If you get close it has a rough cast aluminum look to it. I will take some close up shots tomorrow.

Paul