cxgvd Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I am restoring a 1915 Buick with 25' Baker rims. What is the current thinking on refinishing: paint, likely the cheapest but also tends to scuff off, powder coat, tougher or plating likely the most durable. What is the plating, zinc or cadmium? In all cases the colour will be silver with matching bolts and rim locks. Regards, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 My Buicks are all "drivers" restored to original condition but never entered for judging. I use Rustoleum silver spray paint, sometimes called Okie Chrome, for split rims, lugs, and lug nuts. The reason is simple: Since changing a tire will damage almost any finish, it looks like the original paint and is easy to touch up after a tire change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomEli Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Mark, Great advice. I have to replace all four tires on my Franklin and was worried about screwing up the rims and lock rings. Silver Rustoleum is a tough paint and will always be a perfect match when future touch-ups are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I believe they were originally cadmium plated. Maybe zinc. The plating resists scuffing - but more expensive than paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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