Brakes Wheels 2nd Gen Tires Wheel color match

Discussion in '2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61' started by DneprDave, Jun 5, 2016.

  1. DneprDave

    DneprDave Well-Known Member
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    Now that I have new Rota RBs, I am refurbishing my silver Crown spoke wheels that came on my MINI.

    Does anyone know of a brand of rattle can spray paint that matches the original silver wheel color?

    They have plastic "hub caps" that match the wheels, and I don't want to paint those if I don't have too, so a matching silver paint is important.
     
  2. Dave.0

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    I am not sure but you can take the center cap to a autozone type parts store and pict a few cas that are very close. Take them home and do a spray out on something and compare
    which looks / matches best.

    Even the exact color will not match the OEM because of the paint has faded over time and cleaning.
     
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    Sherwin Williams automotive paint division can match the color and they have a fill machine that can provide aerosol in rattle cans for you...
     
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    #4 CarlB, Jun 6, 2016
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    If you can find a Worth truck or dealer they have the paint in spray cans. Wurth sells parts to automotive shops. If you deal with a independent shop they might be able to help you. As a side not they have the best hose clamps.
     

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