yenko chevelle wheels

[Rat_Pack]

The machined area on the backs of the wheels are finished like the current Torque Thrust D's with a pronounced machine finish. If you clear the centers make sure you use something that does not turn yellow from heat. I think Eastwood offers something that will work. If you use anything else the clear will yellow after a few trips to the local cruise night maybe even quicker if you have disc brakes on the front. Also sometimes clear coating rough cast aluminum will darken the finish a little, not always though.

I leave my wheels unfinished just like they came originally. If you have them on a daily driver I can get you a mix formula that is very close to the original gold/gray tone of the aluminum that they used to cast those wheels in. I will email you a picture of a car that I finished this summer and we painted those ugly dark gray centers on the current Torque Thrust D's...............RatPack.....................

[Stefano]

Rat_Pak,
I have used "POR" cast iron gray exhaust manifold paint, with satisfactory results. While not correct for a judged car this works great for Cruisers and drivers. The POR is a bit lighter in color than current Torque Thrust "D"s but has the distinct advantage of heat resistance and durability. No clear coat necessary.
I'm sure you could figure out a way to add some gold tint for a more correct appearence.

[Rat_Pack]

Stefano, never thought of using that. I wonder if you can tint that stuff. One thing is for sure, it should outlast the wheel............RatPack.................

Steve, did you get my email? Let me know if you didn't..............RatPack............

[Edited by Rat_Pack (01-30-2002 at 02:46 PM).]

[Belair62]

Based on discussions with some of knowledgeable wheel people I am reasonably sure you could get Torq Thrusts in natural as cast aluminum and gold or black painted spokes.Not sure of year but I will try and verify. Rat Pack I thought the gold hue was on the natural magnesium wheels. I used Aluma Blast on the re-pops and it looks very good.

[Stefano]

I love all the "POR" stuff and use it whenever I can. I use the chasis black on frame and suspension as opposed to powder coat for diver quality restos.

[whitetop]

Belair62, you are right. I have seen original ARE ads showing the wheels available in different colors but can't remember which color specifically. I think the wheels were initially only available in natural but later came out with different hues.
Dave

[68l30]

Rat_Pack,yes I did.You now have mail!I am after the natural look,but must be able to clean brake dust.This car will be driven,and driven hard.I would be afraid to put POR 15 on my rims even if it is just a little spot.If the color is not just right on the aluminum when dry,your stuck with it.


Steve