<VV> Polishing wire wheel hubcaps...And repainting the black bakground

[Mikeamauro@aol.com]

"...> Four sheet-metal screws near the center (1/4" hex) let the spinner off, 
> and
> half of the spokes. Eight (or more) similar screws let the center "hub" off,
> along with the other half of the spokes. Pretty easy to take apart, only
> slightly harder to put back together..."
> 
> And while apart, an excellent time to repaint the black background: 1) Use 
> lacquer thinner to remove the old paint. 2) Carefully mask around the area to 
> be painted (takes many small pieces of masking tape). 3) apply several light 
> coats of Plastikote # 344 Classic Flat Black lacquer (Aerosol can).
> 
> Many will say they prefer barbecue or other paints, but I can tell you I 
> have been using the Plastikote 344 product for many, many years; excellent not 
> only for the wire wheels, but also for all engine shrouds. Nearly impervious 
> to gasoline, oils, and tough against abrasion. Dries very, very, quickly to a 
> smooth (read: no orange peel), eggshell (read: not flat, but not semi-gloss, 
> but in between) finish. Looks just like what the General used.
> 
> Have had the PK 344 on my wire wheels for 10+ years...still no chips, 
> cracks, or flakes...looks like NOS.
> 
> MIke Mauro
> 64 Spyder Convert
> 64 Greenbrier 
> 57 Factory Air Coupe