Type of Paint for Trim and Hubcaps?

[Daves1940Buick56S]

On my 1938 66s I need to bring back those areas that have some black accents, like the letters and rings on the hubcaps, and the areas on the front of the grill. I know Gary has done this on his '37. What type of paint is best for this? Enamel model paint? Or I have some Rustoleum gloss black? And do you apply a bit of clear after or just leave it be?

 

Cheers, Dave

[trimacar]

A lot of people use One Shot for trim work, it takes a while to dry but lasts well, and ends up smooth when brushed on.....

 

[dibarlaw]

Dave:

I did the spray gloss black and then wipe with lacquer thinner on my hub caps and the trim areas. They have lasted for 6 years so far.

[Daves1940Buick56S]

Thanks all! I ordered One-Shot and will try that.

 

Cheers, Dave

[neil morse]

Gary W. went to a print shop and got vinyl cut to fit the B U I C K recesses on his hubcaps.  You can find pics on his '37 Restoration thread.  Looks super!  I'm thinking of doing the same.

 

Neil

[RiKi5156B]

For recessed areas I’ve always used spray and wiped the surrounding surfaces carefully with a rag wrapped around my finger dipped in lacquer thinner. Comes out looking good as factory applied. No gloppy brush marks that way.