Painting Fuchs Center Cap Black. What to use?

[JuiceMan]

Ok I purchased 4 nice FUCHs wheels used. One of them is missing a center cap so I just ordered one from Pelican.

Problem is my center caps are black and 3-Prong seems as if Porsche never made Black 3-Prong caps. Sam @ Pelican said most people paint them with Krylon Flat Black.

Anyone here have experience with this matter? What paint did you use?

Thanks,
Dustin

[Joe Bob]

You have the early style Fuchs. They came on 914/6s as well. Nothing wrong with them, just not very wide. They changed the cap style in the early 70s...

I have used black krylon and sprayed them all so that they would be a uniform color. They are a little easier to do if dismounted and w/o tires. Just take your time and mask them off and rough up the surface with emory cloth.

[lsolon]

I just had mine powder coated. cost 5 bucks a piece. I had them done in a semi gloss which realy looks like a satin.

[speeder]

I like the powdercoating idea if you can get the right sheen. I wanted my fuchs to look original and experimented with spray cans, the results: semi-gloss= nice but too shiny; flat was real close; rustoleum satin black= perfect!

[autobonrun]

I painted mine several years ago using a gloss paint. It turned out very good. I painted the center cap emblem by hand. About every two years I retouch it. Saves quite a bit over purchasing the painted center caps.

[Eric Coffey]

If you want the paint to match the rest of the factory black trim, get some Wurth "satin black trim" paint in a rattle can. This is what the factory used, and is high quality stuff. Just make sure you rough up the finish (Scotch-brite pad is perfect)before applying any coats. They also make all sorts of other top-notch quality "spray can" products. You can call them (800-346-4198) for a local distributor, or go to their website at: www.wurthwest.com


-Eric

[This message has been edited by freefly (edited 08-27-2001).]

[stray15]

If you want to paint the center cap crests, get some paint markers at the local art store. I did mine and they look really good.

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