Projects Painted wheels.

Is there a way to put on Beauty rings and center caps without scratching paint.


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NO !

 

No !

 

X3

 

In a word.......................No!

 

Tape might help but there would be no guarantees.

 

ah, the scratches are gonna be behind the ring anyway.

 

X4. But you might want to try taping a thin strip of aluminum to the wheel.

 

Ummm. No. Unless you want to cut off those s***** things and use velcro.

 

I kinda figured there wasn't much of anything todo but had to see if anyone had every come up with anything. Thanks guys


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When I built my 40 pu trim rings were not part of the plan. One of the guys here at the shop put a trim ring on it to see what it would look like, I was pi--ed. Had to repaint the rim.
I don't know anyway to do it without scratching the paint without having them fall off when you drive it.

 

Thanks metalman I like both looks with and with out the ring would of been nice to change it up sometimes you know. Oh well guess I have a decision to make lol.


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Rings and caps will even scratch powder coat so it's just the nature of the beast.

 

That's why I rattled canned my wheels. If I ever got tired of the rings, all I'd have to do is minimal sanding and a quick repaint.

 

I went with match the truck rout so that's not a option lol. Well it is what it is rings are going on and I'll go head and add the dog dishes too.


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Just remember to put a folded over rag between the wheels painted surface and the cap or trim ring when it comes time to remove them. I usually have the tire shop either put the clip on balance weights on the backside or use the tape on weights. One idea would be to buy a second set of trim rings; have them powder coated to match the rims; that way if you use polished trim rings, you could remove them later and replace with the coated ones to hide the scratches... just a thought.


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No

 

Sounds like a good idea there push_rod thank you for the suggestion I'll remember that when that time comes.


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Hello,
It might be possible to use this product. Rescue Tape in clear. It only wraps and holds onto itself. But, it can stretch very thin around objects. You might have to bend the clips a little for more clearance. I have never used it on hubcaps, because we don't have hubcaps. But, I have used it on just about everything from crutches to vacuum hoses, to tools, and a bunch of other stuff. It is like tape, but will not stick to a surface except for sticking to itself. YRMV
Jnaki
Rescue Tape on Amazon.com

 

yes they do.

 

I never understood why it matters.

 

Hey 1959,
I forgot that old reliable "Dip It" stuff. I have used that to coat the ends of various metal parts to keep them from rubbing on other parts. Also, great thin coat on metal tools, too. But, now I use that Rescue Tape to cover my old metal handles on wagons and tools. Less mess and if you make an error in wrapping the tape, it pulls off or slice it with an X-acto knife.
Jnaki
The tapes pulls as far as it can go and makes a thinner wrap.
The Dip It stuff can be adjusted to only coat in thin layers.
Many times I had to remove the old hubcaps on our stock cars and if i had either of these two, it would have made it easier.
But, on silver painted rims, I used a small center hub cap on the 58 Impala and on our 40 Ford Sedan Delivery, the small round center caps with beauty rims were on black rims. They never came off.

 

Thanks jnaki I think I'll give it a shot see what happens.


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I tried duct tape on some wheel covers over chrome reverse once to keep from scratching (long story don't ask) but it didn't work, scratched through the tape into the rim

 

Hey 1959,
I did not know if you solved your problem yet. So this is something else that might work. I have used it on small springs to keep the springs from rubbing on another surface, preventing scratches. I used it on a frayed end of a wire and on an electrical wire where you overlap it around a holding screw. (that was inside a yellow industrial extension plug) This may work as it goes on thin, but dries. Then you can apply another coat for a thicker area.

Jnaki
I did not have it in my garage cabinet as I had previously used it up. (short term memory) I was looking around Amazon and saw this listing for liquid electrical tape. My Dip It container had expired a slow death.

• Forms an airtight, protective, waterproof, UV resistant, dielectric coating
• Prevents corrosion on wires and terminals, protects against vibration
• Easy to use, cap has a brush applicator
• Patented, UL-tested, fast drying formula
• Can be built-up with additional layers
• Adheres to all metal, plastic, vinyl, rubber and composite surfaces
• Stops terminal screws from loosening due to vibration

 

Leave the rings and caps on and you won't see the scratches. Bob

 

I don't see anybody mentioning 'Ring Magnets'...

 

Thanks jnaki will be getting some of that


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<------ My old beater has powder coated wheels and I have had the hub caps off more than a few times and I haven't noticed any severe chips but what would it matter if there were?

If it gets too bad I'll sand blast them and put a fresh finish back on them. HRP

 

Well HRP I was hoping for the option of going without the ring or center cap if I wanted to change it up sometimes. I just can't sand down and re-paint these do to it being a candy paint and very expensive.


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