(Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
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(Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
Was speaking with another owner this week and the questions came about, what color to use on the wheels to restore to factory gray?
Reaching in my credenza, I found the can of paint from 15 years ago. Here's the info:
DBU3661= GM Code WA7781
For touchup/repairs, Mazda Code 9156 (248B3)
I hope this info is helpful.
This is what was used by Ye Ole Wheel Shop, who's apparently under new ownership:
https://www.yeolewheelshopmd.net
Reaching in my credenza, I found the can of paint from 15 years ago. Here's the info:
DBU3661= GM Code WA7781
For touchup/repairs, Mazda Code 9156 (248B3)
I hope this info is helpful.
This is what was used by Ye Ole Wheel Shop, who's apparently under new ownership:
https://www.yeolewheelshopmd.net
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Re: (Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
Re touch-up
will that close up chips to keep magnesium from deteriorating? I've used clear nail polish.
DA
will that close up chips to keep magnesium from deteriorating? I've used clear nail polish.
DA
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Re: (Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
YES!!! Protect bare magnesium from the elements. You can also get the GM Color in touch-up, as well.
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Re: (Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
I thought Ye Ol used a Mercedes Benz brilliant silver or something for a while?
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Re: (Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
Who has a credenza?
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A credenza? I have one, and use it for work space adjacent to my desk (and to store wheel paint for 15 years, apparently)
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Wasn’t the Dymags powder coated originally?
I just got my second set back from TPCS Powder Coating. The owner, Steve Turner apparently worked at Dymag wheels for 27 years and ended up as General / Production Manager so I really hope they were refurbished correctly.
He used Interpon MW1881, which he thought was very similar to the original colour.
I just got my second set back from TPCS Powder Coating. The owner, Steve Turner apparently worked at Dymag wheels for 27 years and ended up as General / Production Manager so I really hope they were refurbished correctly.
He used Interpon MW1881, which he thought was very similar to the original colour.
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Re: (Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
Looks quite good to me!sven-labil wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:44 pm Wasn’t the Dymags powder coated originally?
I just got my second set back from TPCS Powder Coating. The owner, Steve Turner apparently worked at Dymag wheels for 27 years and ended up as General / Production Manager so I really hope they were refurbished correctly.
He used Interpon MW1881, which he thought was very similar to the original colour.
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Re: (Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
Where is this shop located, Sven? I called yeolwheel shop a few months ago, but could not get the phone to answer.sven-labil wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:44 pm Wasn’t the Dymags powder coated originally?
I just got my second set back from TPCS Powder Coating. The owner, Steve Turner apparently worked at Dymag wheels for 27 years and ended up as General / Production Manager so I really hope they were refurbished correctly.
He used Interpon MW1881, which he thought was very similar to the original colour.
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Re: (Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
It's in Melksham, England. Somewhat convenient for me when shipping the wheels from Sweden, but probably not a viable option when in the US.
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Re: (Tech Tips) Dymag Wheel Refinishing: What is the right color to use?
I have an office credenza, used to support parts for cars I have a carburetor which has sat for over a decade, plus a can of DYMAG wheel paint, amongst other things