Finish on these wheels?

[JollySipper]

Hey, fellas...... I was wondering if someone could tell me what the finish on these wheels is? Is it the material they are made of, or are they just painted tan?

Thanks.............

[Dodge Driver]

Looks like it could be an attempt to re-create "Dow 7", a goldish finish for magnesium. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/what-color-paint-to-use-to-match-dow-7-coating.235753/

If you scroll down toward the bottom of the page, a poster lists his spray can 'recipe' and photos of his results.

Edited January 27, 2017 by Dodge Driver

[Snake45]

If you want that on a model, you could get darn close with Model Master Jet Exhaust.

[JollySipper]

Thank you, Guys! I was curious as to if these wheels served a purpose or if they were done just for the look.......

Snake, I'll look into that paint, thanks....

[935k3]

Take a look at Tamiya TS-87 Titanium Gold for this.

 

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

The REAL Dow7 for reference, for anyone who's interested.   

http://www.chemical-supermarket.com/Dow-7-Magnesium-Treatment-Compound-p652.html

 

[StevenGuthmiller]

I mix a lot of these "metal" colors with Alclad.

A mixture of "Pale Gold" & "Aluminum" would get you very close.

I use this mixture for a lot of carburetors.

 

Steve

 

[Dodge Driver]

I mix a lot of these "metal" colors with Alclad.

A mixture of "Pale Gold" & "Aluminum" would get you very close.

I use this mixture for a lot of carburetors.

 

Steve

 

Steve, is that Alclad on the trans in the photo? Looks like a very accurate finish to me.

[Snake45]

I mix a lot of these "metal" colors with Alclad.

A mixture of "Pale Gold" & "Aluminum" would get you very close.

I use this mixture for a lot of carburetors.

 

Steve

 

That's what I use the MM Jet exhaust for. It looks close to the carb in your pic.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Steve, is that Alclad on the trans in the photo? Looks like a very accurate finish to me.

Yes, I use a lot of Alclad for these types of parts.

The transmission is "Dark Aluminum", the alternator & fan clutch are "Polished Aluminum" & the exhaust manifolds are..........wait for it.........."Exhaust Manifold".

 

Steve

Edited January 29, 2017 by StevenGuthmiller