Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

[Seth M.]

I'm looking for some help in understanding what the "raised center portion" of the wheel cover for a 63 is. The judging guide states that this area is frosted, and I want to make sure I've got the proper coverage.

The attached picture shows a stripped down cover. My take is that the frosting would go from point "A" (the top of the centermost raised area, where the spinner is attached) to point "D" (the "lowest" point of the wheen cover - the area just before the cut-outs).

Can anybody verify that this is correct or give me better guidance? I could also see a number of other options that could work.

Thanks!

[Don H.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

Seth,
I think there are two different frosting patterns, early & late but I can't easily explain (type) the difference. Be sure before you start, good luck. Don H.

[Tracy C.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

Seth,

The frosted 63 cap was used only on the early cars up to about VIN 2500 or so. The frosted finish is really only flat alluminum paint. I think I have an original example somewhere around here. If you have an early car, I can post some pics.

BTW, Original frosted caps also have a thicker perimeter rim too. The service replacments have the thinner rim like the polished ones.

tc

[Seth M.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

Thanks guys. I'll clarify - I do have an eary car (1,269). If there are any pics that you can point me to, that would probably be ideal. Thanks agian,

Seth

[Tracy C.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

Here is a pic that shows where the frosted paint belongs....



And this pic shows the thicker rim of the early style cap. Early on the left and later on the right.

[Chuck W.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

Seth,

Here are some photos of an original set of frosted caps that we restored. Hope this helps you.

http://ckautollc.phanfare.com/2807610_2279137#imageID=48763070

[John F.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

Chuck-

Can I ask what you sprayed them with to get the "frosted" look? Tracy says above that it's Flat Aluminum Paint. I was curious if you remember what specific color or mfg you used?

John

[John D.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

John, Maybe Krylon Dull aluminum would work. JD

[Jaime G.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

Krylon Dull aluminum is real close to original.

[Bill C.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

Guys; I have not been able to find Krylon Dull aluminum paint. They are now a metallic formula.
I needed paint for my valve cover/manifold valley and settled on LIC dull aluminum. It looks good and I would
try it on the wheelcovers.
Merry Christmas to all!

[John D.]

Re: Frosting on 63 Wheel Covers

HI Bill, Try Traver's Tool Model #1403 Order #81-010-114 Just checked and it's on stock. www.travers.com or 800-221-0270 John