Correct 1970 wheel finish

[Tom L.]

There was a post last week about the proper finish of the wheels. More specifically that the wheels were black from the manufacturer and that the Argent silver was applied by GM on the faces of the wheel only with overspray going through the slots. Does anyone have pictures of original wheels with the overspray? I'd like to duplicate the original look. Pictures would be a big help. Thanks in advance.

[Harmon C.]

Re: Correct 1970 wheel finish

Tom
If you paint the argent silver on the front the overspray that goes through the slots should be good enough that they will pass judging. Just have the black paint on the back before you paint the front. I know of no way you will get the wrong look doing it like GM did.
Lyle

[Harmon C.]

Re: Correct 1970 wheel finish

Tom
If you paint the argent silver on the front the overspray that goes through the slots should be good enough that they will pass judging. Just have the black paint on the back before you paint the front. I know of no way you will get the wrong look doing it like GM did.
Lyle

[Tom L.]

Re: Correct 1970 wheel finish

Thanks Lyle.

[Alan Drake]

Re: Correct 1970 wheel finish

Tom if you look back at last weeks postings, the topic of a green tint was raised. I believe it was for the 70 wheels, so remember to get that flavor.

[John H.]

Re: Correct 1970 wheel finish

Tom -

Photo below is an original rally wheel on my '69 Z/28, showing the slight shadows of silver overspray from the face; same paint process as the Corvette rally wheels.