[roblav]

Eric, back in the late 70's and 80's I did this and used a VHT paint but did not apply heat. They looked nice but tended to scratch and pit easily. Fortunately (or unfortunately!), I did not keep my cars for more than a year or two. I've used the PPG epoxy (mix type and need compressed air and a gun) to paint various pieces on the racecars, and that stuff looks nice (if flowed correctly) and holds up like nothing I've ever seen, including powdercoat.

Now that I have a 911 again, I'm going the opposite direction with my wheels and removing all the paint. What I've noticed is that the 84 16" Fuchs do not have the smooth surfaces that my old 15" flats and dishes had. Looks like they used the forging dies a few too many times!