FlashBuddy Posted December 31, 2017 Report Posted December 31, 2017 In the process of refreshing a collection of 1950 Dodge dog dish hubcaps. Does anybody know what color of red was originally used? I used a color meter and came up with hex code #A83928 and or RGB 168 57 40. A quick trip to the hobby shop netted me a close equivalent - Model Master 2732 Chrysler Engine Red. I've been unable to find it in a spray can. Perhaps if I had a color code of some kind I could get a spray can mixed up? Quote
pflaming Posted December 31, 2017 Report Posted December 31, 2017 Nice caps, where did you find them. I use a paint pencil for that line stuff. Quote
The Oil Soup Posted January 1, 2018 Report Posted January 1, 2018 1shot bright red or fire red. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 1, 2018 Report Posted January 1, 2018 Chrysler red engine paint is not hard to find....https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2062857.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xchrysler+engine+paint%2C+red.TRS0&_nkw=chrysler+engine+paint%2C+red&_sacat=0 Quote
DJ194950 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Posted January 1, 2018 I bought a can of the Dupli-Color Chrysler red motor paint at my local Napa store about 3 years ago. DJ Quote
FlashBuddy Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Posted January 1, 2018 Who knew? Amazon.com: Dupli-Color DE1632 Ceramic Chrysler Industrial Red Engine is the same paint?! That makes it easy peasy. What, after painting the engine they used the extra to throw a splash of color onto the hupcaps? Cheap genius. Where did I find them @pflaming? You sent them to me! I'm curious, are the chrome lines showing through from polishing wear or was that originally intenional? Quote
pflaming Posted January 1, 2018 Report Posted January 1, 2018 Flash, yes I did and it was a great decision, they are in the right hands. Happy New Year! Quote
Merle Coggins Posted January 1, 2018 Report Posted January 1, 2018 The ribs should be solid red as far as I know. The tops are worn off and showing the stainless. 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 1, 2018 Report Posted January 1, 2018 57 minutes ago, Merle Coggins said: The ribs should be solid red as far as I know. The tops are worn off and showing the stainless. good call out Merle, I knew the sister caps that were similar for the 52 Plymouth with the ribbed center dot and the ship emblem embossed were solid painted dot with the ship unpainted stainless. Quote
David A. Posted January 2, 2018 Report Posted January 2, 2018 The caps I have seen have been more of a maroon color. I had some paint matched to paint my old hubcaps. It is DuPont Centari. These are the amounts for 1 pint. 758S Driers 22.5 700A White 64.8 763A Orange 159.1 746A Red 299.1 705A Black 430.0 Here is a picture of one of my reproduction hubcaps. They also have the same maroon color although the color doesn't show up all that well in the picture. 1 Quote
gramps1951 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Posted January 2, 2018 I do not belive that you can buy centari paint anymore but if I am wrong that would be great news if it can be had please tell me where . Thanks Neil Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 2, 2018 Report Posted January 2, 2018 Centari has long been superseded..... Quote
gramps1951 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Posted January 2, 2018 thanks so I thought From what I had heard it was some bad stuff if breathed in. Neil Quote
FlashBuddy Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Posted January 2, 2018 Took the model paint, Chrysler Engine Red for a test drive on a couple of spare hubcaps laying about. They look perfect if you stand five feet away. Ordered a can if Dupli-color and will give that a go soon. I've go one real funky hubcap I am planning on using bondo, chrome spray paint, Dupli-Color DE1632 Ceramic Chrysler Industrial Red Engine and clear coat. Should be an interesting experiment. Waiting for warmer weather first! Quote
John-T-53 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Posted January 3, 2018 I got a pint of one-shot red for this purpose. it's more orange than the original paint, but works for me. It flows really well and lays out really niiiiice. First time using One-Shot, already a huge fan. Quote
FlashBuddy Posted January 3, 2018 Author Report Posted January 3, 2018 How in the heck do you hold the camera and paint at the same time? Color me "impressed". Quote
48Dodger Posted January 4, 2018 Report Posted January 4, 2018 18 hours ago, FlashBuddy said: How in the heck do you hold the camera and paint at the same time? Color me "impressed". Yea.....I wanna know too. The brush placement doesn't seem to match the paint location.... And, HEY!!!...is that a Chevy in the background????? hmmmm 48Detective Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Posted January 4, 2018 5 hours ago, 48Dodger said: Yea.....I wanna know too. The brush placement doesn't seem to match the paint location.... And, HEY!!!...is that a Chevy in the background????? hmmmm 48Detective but very photogenic with the can opener right there! Actually, that would be a cool wall picture... Quote
John-T-53 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Posted January 4, 2018 The brush was a prop, regular painting resumed after the camera was put down I thought I "hid" the Chevy from view on this one....dang I've been outed once again! 1 1 Quote
Don Coatney Posted January 4, 2018 Report Posted January 4, 2018 I did not see any shiverlay in the photo. Tim is spoofin ya but he likes to do that. 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 4, 2018 Report Posted January 4, 2018 30 minutes ago, Don Coatney said: I did not see any shiverlay in the photo. Tim is spoofin ya but he likes to do that. I see what appears to be pieces from a Brougham..... Quote
48Dodger Posted January 5, 2018 Report Posted January 5, 2018 18 hours ago, John-T-53 said: I thought I "hid" the Chevy from view on this one....dang I've been outed once again! 17 hours ago, Don Coatney said: I did not see any shiverlay in the photo. Tim is spoofin ya but he likes to do that. lol....having spent time in John T's garage....I know what he keeps under the car cover! Just have to keep the crew honest is all...:D 48D 1 1 Quote
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