[Mcronk]

Going to paint my steel wheels the correct Meridian Turquoise. Is there a different color for the back of the wheel or is it the same as the front?

Thanks!

[OG68]

The back sides were black IIRC

[Greg Reid]

Are you sure that Meridian was available on wheels? I thought that l researched that years ago but l could certainly be wrong.

[Mcronk]

Yes. Picture of paint finishes for Pontiac 68 A bodies. Wheel colors available were Starlight Black, Alpine Blue, Nordic Blue, April Gold, Meridian Turquoise.

[Greg Reid]

Cool.. should look great.

[Mcronk]

Something like this but the wheels will be Meridian Turquoise.

[Greg Reid]

That car looks very familiar

[Mcronk]

Is that yours? It looks very similar to yours. We spoke once before. I have a Meridian Turquoise/Aqua/Black vinyl top Tempest Custom. You don't see that combination often. I did see a Tempest Convertible OHC6 car at 2019 POCI Nationals that was Meridian Turquoise.

Mark

[Mcronk]

Originally Posted by OG68

The back sides were black IIRC

Is it high gloss black or something else like 60 degree gloss black?

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by Mcronk

Is that yours? It looks very similar to yours. We spoke once before. I have a Meridian Turquoise/Aqua/Black vinyl top Tempest Custom. You don't see that combination often. I did see a Tempest Convertible OHC6 car at 2019 POCI Nationals that was Meridian Turquoise.

Mark

Yes, it's mine.

[OG68]

Originally Posted by Mcronk

Is it high gloss black or something else like 60 degree gloss black?

That I couldn't tell you. According to the paint charts, the front of the wheel was 100% gloss. I did a search here, and there doesn't seem to be a consensus of the back side gloss level, just that it was black.

And now you brought back to me what color I want to paint my steel wheels. My car is Solar Red and has black wheels. I'm still trying to decide if I want to paint them body color. I plan to run 3/8" whitewalls and keep telling myself that will break up the black tire / wheel color, but...
Something about red.

[Greg Reid]

Mcronk, remind me what interior you have?

[Greg Reid]

Sorry, I just saw that you already posted the interior color. You are right, usually with the black top you see a black interior. I vaguely recall communicating with you about that car now. Post some pics up when you get a chance.
By the way, I'm a huge fan of the Krylon "Rust Tough" gloss black for that application. I know it's just rattle can stuff but it is a very good quality and the gloss level tones down to a perfect 60% to my eye. It's very durable as well. It's what I used on the wheels in the picture you posted. They're in my basement now and they still look great.

[Jeff Hamlin]

Brian's stunning '68 Cammer is actually Alpine Blue.

[Greg Reid]

That's a beauty but who's Brian?

[Jeff Hamlin]

Fellow Cammer Club Member.

[69gtocv]

Originally Posted by Mcronk

Is it high gloss black or something else like 60 degree gloss black?

Definitely not full gloss, I'd say 60% is about right

[Mcronk]

Thanks everyone for the advice. Attached are a few pics of the car and wheels before paint. The wheels are exact same specs as the Weld Pro Stars I am taking off so I can use the tires and keep the stance.

I think I saw that OHC 6 Tempest Custom convertible at the POCI Nationals in Gettysburg 2019.

[Greg Reid]

That interior pic jogged my memory. I remember now talking to you about the car and the paint that you used for the steering wheel. The color is perfect.