Paint on hubcaps
/////Hello, I just purchased a 54 commander with a Shoshone Red top and
Sandusky Beige body. Does anyone know the original color of the center
circle of the hubcap? thanks///////

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The Shrock brothers from Pennsylvania years ago told me that they duplicated
the translucent gold by spraying the gold area with the amber paint used to
change clear parking light bulbs to amber.  I don't know whether they still
sell that paint or not.
Paul Johnson

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My 1953 Champion coupe AC-2314 and 1957 President Classic AC-2799 "spoke style"
wheelcover centers are painted gold, as are other Studebaker covers.

I tried many gold spray paints, but it wasn't until our local chapter editor,
Dennis Jolicoeur, recommended the gold paint that I'm using now that I was
satisfied. It's a
good substitute for the original gold paint. I give Dennis credit for the tip.

The gold-colored spray paint is called "VHT Metal Tint SP-233 gold", from
Sperex Corporation, Gardena, Ca. It's used on chrome and mag wheels to tint
them
gold. I bought the 13 ounce spray can at a tire and rim store.

The spray paint should be applied very thinly. Two thin coats are better than a
heavy one because the paint might sag. If the spray coat shows a little
"milkiness",
don't worry. It will dry clear.

Spray above 70 degrees F. The more coats that are applied, the deeper the color
will look. Too many coats might make it look too bright. It cleans up with
acetone,
but don't use up all your wife's nail polish remover.

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From a 28 year old Turning Wheels Q & A Column:
.....Evercoat Glass Stain # 4550-5 yellow available from arts & crafts
stores.Thin it 8 to 1, spray it on, allow to dry a couple days, spray it
with clear lacquer. By Keith Kchefski!

t was a translucent gold.  I just went to the other side of the room to look
at a good original cover to refresh my memory.  Some people say to to scuff up
the center before painting.  I wouldn't do that and I can't imagine them having
been made that way originally.  You should see the stainless shine through the
gold.  John Bridges recommends Metal Tint #SP-233 Gold for the centers.  Gary
L.
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