[8453johng]

I have an 80 pace car turbo trans am

I want to paint the steering wheel collar (Grey)

I just read an article on VHT wrinkle paint on the forums and how to use

My question is what paint can I use to replicate the grey color on the collar for the 80 pace cars?

as always THANKS AGAIN

[TAKerry]

I just did the one for my TATA last month. Turned out pretty nice. I used a 2" roloc on a die griner and took the original finish off with medium, then polished it with fine. Here are some action photos.
2021-01-30_01-21-26 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

2021-01-30_01-21-38 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

2021-01-30_01-21-47 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
2021-01-30_01-21-55 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
2021-01-30_05-11-23 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

I thought I had a pic of the finished product, I will have to get one and post it later.

I heated the collar on my shop heater for a few minutes prior to painting. Directions say to put the paint on thick, but dont let it run.

I used SEM colour dye. First time around the SEM ate the VHT paint off like it was paint thinner. So I had to strip it and start all over. Second time around I used Rustoleum grey automotive primer spraying light coats until it had a good base. The SEM went over that really well.

[8453johng]

Just read your thread prior to my post

Thanks Again

[8453johng]

so rust oleum grey automotive primer to create a good base
Then SEM 15393 Medium Gray Color Coat -12 oz.

Question so no VTH wrinkle paint ?

[TAKerry]

The black collar in my post is the VHT wrinkle paint. I did not have a pic with the finished colour. But yes, on top of the wrinkle paint I used the rustoleum primer, with light coats. The SEM ate the VHT off the first time around and I had to do it all over again. The rustoleum seemed to act like a good barrier between the two.