[Chrysler300] 300G hubcap repainting - reply

["John J. Hertog" <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jim, 

I am pretty sure Gary Nelson only did the masking kits for the 300C hubcaps.
Those are really tough, because of the many, many little "squares" that have
to be painted individually. A 300G hubcap is quite easy to repaint. 

First, remove the center chrome spinner. Then, clean up the hubcaps really
good - best to polish them up BEFORE repainting.  I use Noxon metal polish
available in supermarkets and hardware stores.  

Next, clean up the painted area real well. You may want to remove all of the
old paint, using paint remover, depending on whether it's chipped or
damaged. If it's just old and faded, and has good adhesion, proceed to next
step. 

Mask off (using regular masking tape) the area around the paint (to avoid
damage and scratches to the stainless). Using a scuff pad, rough up the
surface to be painted real good. 

Remove the masking tape. Clean off the hubcap real, real good with Prep-Sol
surface prep / degreaser fluid. This is very important. Use repeated
applications with clean cloths each time. You need to remove ALL of the
grease and crap to ensure a smooth finish without fisheyes or blotches 

Next, wearing gloves (so as not to get any grease or oil from your fingers
onto the cleaned and prepped center area), mask off once again the
circumference of the area to be painted. Use some quality making tape so as
to leave a clean line when removing it. 

(Next - optional) - heat up the hubcaps a little bit. Make sure they are at
least warm. In the winter I throw them in the oven at about 125 degrees for
a couple minutes to get them warm.

Paint the center of the hubcap. Take your time. Many thin coats. No heavy
coats. Allow to tack-dry between coats. 

Remove masking tape. Reassemble hubcap. Sit back, have a beer, admire your
handiwork. 

John Hertog




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