Re: {Chrysler 300} 300F Wheelcover restoration

On Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 9:02 AM Bob Merritt <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hey Nick;

From our page http://www.chrysler300club.com/rcmstuff/colors.html

From Gil Gunningham regarding the 300F wheel cover:
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

Someone asked about the best match for the red orange color used for the hubcaps on a 300G.
Noel replied: "We’ve been using Cummins Diesel engine red. Pick up a spray can at your local Cummins shop."
Val replied: "I recall using Seymour Buick Red in a spray can. Perfect match."
Bob replied: "Agree with Noel. Cummins Apex Red paint p/n 3163075, available through Cummins parts outlets. Good for intake rams and wheel cover centers 300G/F."

I have no experience with Buick red but I like the results from Apex red -- maybe just me.
No primer.

Here is video on painting a short ram

http://youtu.be/VvXPBNqHYLk

Painting caps, see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS_Kudc9_uA
and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5LBS5s42l4

Hiho
Bob

On 6/13/2022 11:50 AM, Nick Taylor wrote:

I've taken my 300F wheel covers apart to repaint and replace the emblems. I don't think they'd ever been apart before. I had ordered the Cummins Apex red paint that people have recommended but it looks like it's too orange. I know my intakes were painted Buick Red by a previous owner. I have to replace one dinged up cover and the replacement has a more orange-red colored paint on it but it may have been repainted in the past.

Can anyone share their experience? And also, should I use primer on there before the paint? Doesn't look like there was any used originally.

Here are more pictures of my caps - https://photos.app.goo.gl/Kr3SgCLYUCF5LXWU6

Thanks, Nick.
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