Re: [Chrysler300] F Hubcaps

[cpaviper@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Thanks Gil and All for your responses. -  I picked up a can of Apex Red at the local Cumnmins facility on the way home from work Monday evening - current cost is $8.89 + sales tax. 


Noel 


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From: Lettercars@xxxxxxx 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 12:25:21 PM 
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] F Hubcaps 


Noel and All: 
The Chrysler drawing for the 300F wheel cover (PN 2122531) states "same as #1856400 Assy - wheel cover, except Flag Red Paint C-7415, in place of semi-gloss black, C-1412-E."  Since the black for the 300E cover was stated as semi-gloss, and there was no differing specification for the red, I would conclude the red is also a semi-gloss.  I do not have specifics on the actual Chrysler Color number with regard to gloss. 
  
Now, what is Flag Red?  It is also the color of the red specified in all the red white and blue 300 plastic medallions.  Therefore, if one has a good NOS medallion, that is the Flag Red color.  It is easier to match if the medallion is smooth in the red area like those on the D, G, H, and J wheel covers. 
  
I do, however, have an official Chrysler color master for the ram manifold red, C-7107-A.  When an original medallion is held on the surface of that master, the two colors are almost a perfect match!  For some time the Club has suggested using Cummins Engine Red (Apex Red) as a substitute for the ram paint, although it seems just a wee bit darker.  Unless you want to try and match the medallion red, the Apex red would probably be a decent substitute for the Flag Red. 
  
As for the "gear", I am sure they are anodized.  Also, very nice reproductions are available through the Club Store.  
300ly, Gil Cunningham 
  

In a message dated 2/5/2012 11:19:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, cpaviper@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: 



Hello all - 



I've got our F hubcaps apart - question on repainting the centers:  Looking at the Club archives I see reference to Cummins' Apex Red #3163075 as the paint color for these centers, as well as for the crossrams. 

    • Is my understanding correct, that this Apex Red is the color to use for the hubcaps? 
    • What was the original paint finish - flat? semigloss? gloss? Paint on ours now is flat - looks to be factory original.   



Regarding the Gears - were these produced with some sort of factory protective finish? They're in very good condition, but do have a few dings that I'm thinking of sanding down. Am I better just leaving them be? 



Thanks, 

Noel Hastalis 

Burr Ridge, IL 












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