Correct paint color for T5 chrome wheels

[George Alspaugh]

I am looking for the correct color to apply to the reverse side & under hubcap for T5 chrome wheels. Is it the same as A's? A photo of a wheel someone knows is correct would be appreciated. Thanks, George Alspaugh, San Diego

[Mike N]

Hi George,
I have a set of chrome wheels dated 8/60. I'll take a couple of pictures this weekend and post them. The under-hubcap area is an off-white/beige color. I don't remember the color on the back - I think they are silver.

Mike

[George Alspaugh]

Thanks Mike for the response. I was beginning to wonder if anyone had chrome wheels on their cars between 1960 & 1963! Feel free to email me directly if easier for you. Thanks, George

[Mike N]

Here you go George. Well, looking at this wheel more closely, I wouldn't say it's beige, but more on the off-white/gray side of the scale. Perhaps something along the lines of heron gray? I think the beige/yellow tint just comes from grease.
Furthermore, it looks as if the whole wheel was painted that color.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Mike

[Brad Ripley]

Lemmerz brand painted black in areas mentioned.

[Brad Ripley]

While were on the subject ...

SURVEY SAYS ... look over your collection of wheels for untouched originals (to the best of your knowledge) and report the following:

Brand: KPZ, Lemmerz, Sudrad
Date code:
Mfg'r number: like 60624A
Size marked:
Chrome or painted:
Paint color in center and back: like grey or black
Hubcap clips painted over or not: (or, N/A in case of disc brake wheels)

I will collect and collate the data and report findings. Post directly or email me bripley@nla.sparks.nv.us