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What paint for center caps to match OEM - 1st Gen TRD wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by MyDads03Tacoma, Jun 12, 2021.

  1. Jun 12, 2021 at 1:03 PM
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    MyDads03Tacoma

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    Picked up a set of used 2003 TRD wheels ($50!) and want to sand/paint the caps. Anyone know of a paint that will be a close match to OEM silver? Thanks!

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  2. Jun 13, 2021 at 5:40 PM
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    six1niner

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    I worked at a resale rim and hubcap company some years back, and we regularly would touch up parts that needed it. We only kept Krylon- bright silver metallic spray paint for the touch ups. I would say 75%+ of the touch ups could be done with the krylon rattle can, and the rest would go to our in house paint shop. I've personally done center caps with the paint and a coat of clear with great results. The main reason for the 25% going to our painter was because of there being a lot less metal flake in some OEM paints and back then there wasn't a good match in a can. That's where I personally would start. I tried to find the exact same product we kept but it's been long enough that none of the cans look the same. Good luck with your project and hopefully my knowledge isn't too outdated.
     
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