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crankshaft
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wheel colours for black Traveller

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I would appreciate any advice on locating the best paint to do the wheels on my '66 black Traveller. I don't know whether it is correct to the model, but I like that creamy off white colour. ( Not sure if it has a recognised name. ) I have been using Plasti-kote enamel, but that no longer seems to be available. None of the othe rmanufacturer's, Rustin's etc., seem to do quite the right shade. Has anybody got any ideas?

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Re: wheel colours for black Traveller

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Try a spray can from Halfords Rover Arum White - compares to the Old English White which was used originally. Make sure to rub the wheels down and spray with a primer first.

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Re: wheel colours for black Traveller

Post by Boomlander »

Old English White wheels would be fine for your car. :D

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Re: wheel colours for black Traveller

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Your post got me thinking as I have been intending to get a spraycan or two of Old English White for myself, so I Googled it. First choices were a bit expensive for an aerosol ( £12.95p plus vat + delivery or £19.9something from elsewhere!) but then I found Item No. 281049704400 on good old eBay! Carplan Colourmatch 400ml acrylic-based aerosol for £7.99p and free delivery. Not bad, I thought! If you get some, let me know what it's like, please. :lol:
Now, best gold colour for the dash components for my '49 lowlight? Anyone help?
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Re: wheel colours for black Traveller

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Coalmossian, Try using Plasti Cote Antique Gold Enamel. I used it on the steering coloum and wheel boss of our series II. Not a perfect match, some may say a bit bright. I think it looks period enough.

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Re: wheel colours for black Traveller

Post by Coalmossian »

Many thanks Mr or Mrs Customjob. I shall give it a go. Not that I'm desperate to do the job but the MM is next on the list once the Traveller's finished, if I live that long!
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Re: wheel colours for black Traveller

Post by charlie_morris_minor »

the correct gold dash paint is available from carpaints in bridgend.

olde english white can be achieved by a 50 / 50 mix of dulux gloss white / magnolia
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Re: wheel colours for black Traveller

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Thanks to all of you who have responded to my enquiry about finding the right paint colour for my Traveller wheels. I will follow up your advice and will soon have pristine wheels, I'm sure
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