66 chrome hubcap paint color

[drillrod]

What color was the center painted on a 1966 crome chevy hubcap? I am wanting to repaint mine and I cant tell if it was red or orange. Does someone know the correct color to paint them?

[oem4me]

It's in between. I compared an NOS 66 cap to a few colors I had in the shop, and Duplicolor engine enamel DE1607 came pretty close. Not exact, but close enough to pass. My guess is a chrome cap is no different.

[drillrod]

Thanks, that looks great!

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by oem4me

It's in between. I compared an NOS 66 cap to a few colors I had in the shop, and Duplicolor engine enamel DE1607 came pretty close. Not exact, but close enough to pass. My guess is a chrome cap is no different.

very nice OEM. what is in your opinion the correct color for the white part of the hubcap? and thks for the information, much needed!!!

[Andice]

I used the same red/orange as above and painted the entire hubcap with ivory before applying the red/orange. Same ivory color as GM used in '64

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Andice

I used the same red/orange as above and painted the entire hubcap with ivory before applying the red/orange. Same ivory color as GM used in '64

tks. i can get the ivory made in a rattle can at my local painters supply...

[OldGMJon]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

tks. i can get the ivory made in a rattle can at my local painters supply...

Hey Pimp...did you get any sleep last night?

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

tks. i can get the ivory made in a rattle can at my local painters supply...

not really, on my days off i cram as must stuff as i can.