Author Topic: Painting of Hubcaps  (Read 1271 times)

mbzse

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Painting of Hubcaps
« on: April 25, 2019, 10:46:24 »
The subject of how to paint or re-paint the hubcaps of our SL's has been discussed several times in our Forum.
I happened to see some useful info in this website (scroll down a bit):
http://www.mbzponton.org/ponton3/colorcht/colorcht.htm

Note, the info about paint shade inside bumpers, and base colour of body (primer) is applicable for our W113's as well.
/Hans S

Jonny B

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Re: Painting of Hubcaps
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2019, 15:02:08 »
Nice link, I would second the person's comment about using the almond from Rustoleum for the inside of the bumpers, etc. I have used that several times, and it is a very, very good match. AND easy to find.
I have done the masking tape approach a couple of times, and would emphasize the need to remove the tape before the paint dries. You do have to be careful to not touch any of the painted surfaces!
Jonny B
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