TOUCH UP PAINT FOR 500 MAGNUM WHEELS

[Steve Meltzer]

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

[Bob Gaines]

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

[Bob Gaines]

I don't use a impact for the ten spoke lug nuts because it invariably will cause chips in the chrome of the lug nuts. I use a rachet to take them off and a rachet and a torque wrench to install. It is not quick but it doesn't damage the lug nuts.

[Bob Gaines]

I found all kind of alternatives just now on Amazon using "extra thin wall SAE sockets".

[Steve Meltzer]

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

I knew when I posted this that I would name those wheels incorrectly. I actually have a set of correct and original steel wheels and covers for my 68 KR as well as these. Was that style of wheel even offered in 1968 or are all of those cars I see that have them either repros or technically incorrect for 68 car?

I have used Seymour cast blast many times and have found it to be just excellent. In fact I even have a can or two on my shelf, so t will be easy to test that theory.

About a year ago, I ordered some thin wall sockets from Amazon Now, looking at the webpage they no longer sell that brand. I returned them, but I can't remember why, other than they must not have fit correctly. At any rate, the set I got was unacceptable and I must've used something I found in my tool set. The first and only time I took the wheels off, I used a ratchet and it was done by hand for just a reason you stated. Once again if you want it done right, do it yourself. Thanks again for your advice. Steve.

[Coralsnake]

Was that style of wheel even offered in 1968 or are all of those cars I see that have them either repros or technically incorrect for 68 car?

They were not offered and they are technically incorrect

[Steve Meltzer]

Thanks Pete. My apologies for the repetitive use of the quotes above. Got carried away I guess. s

[Coralsnake]