jaysm35a2 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) I was looking for some advice on what to do about painting my rims on the B61. I have them 99% finished painted (needs touched up)but I see so many B models painted with the green rim and the gray on the ring and inside. Id like advice on what looks better. Keep them the way they are or go with option B - Thanks - Edited May 17, 2010 by jaysm35a2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clydesdale4x4 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 They both look good... hard call. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I was looking for some advice on what to do about painting my rims on the B61. I have them 99% finished painted (needs touched up)but I see so many B models painted with the green rim and the gray on the ring and inside. Id like advice on what looks better. Keep them the way they are or go with option B - Thanks -I'm doing my B67 with bright red hubs and white or silver rims. That combination is just as "classic" as the green and silver you mention.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I personally like the spyder painted the same color as the truck with a gray lockring,or the "classic" mack look,contrasting colors ie: green truck with mack red wheels and gray lockrings etc. but i also like what you have done with yours.......mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 hi, From what I have seen in factory pictures, the spokes are the same color as the frame and the rims were galvanized metal color. Now, I do know that when it come to a Mack truck that anything was possible, and each truck was custom ordered. I like to do a little art work on the spokes, highlight the mack script,something to make the stand out.Morgan Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Now my wife did out line the Mack name on the rims and all but somthing does'nt make me happy. Yet when I go out and look at them they look ok to me. Fun Fun Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I personally like the spyder painted the same color as the truck with a gray lockring,or the "classic" mack look,contrasting colors ie: green truck with mack red wheels and gray lockrings etc. but i also like what you have done with yours.......markwella wella,, my vote is the green spokes with silver ring,,and i really put my fashion eye on it,,,Randy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 The wheels painted to match the truck looks good, but I like the edges painted white...maybe silver. Whatever looks best to you is the way i'd go. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Well , I took the advice and started the re-paint and it looks alot better. I should have it done as long as the weather is nice tomorrow. I will put up a picture when one is done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 They both look great,for me I always liked blood red on the spokes and gray rims,not a B but on my old DM's I used rustoleum red and for the rims rustoleum gray with a little silver mixed in to lighten the gray a little and give it some sparkle the wedges get silver or chrome and the lug nuts get chrome caps,my cabs were green also and this looked great against the green.Have fun. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 My preference has always been Mack red hubs (PPG 72182 red) and white or light grey rims, with silver clamps & lug nuts> Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have the outside ring on one side painted gray/silver along with the inner rim. Now I have to paint the outside with the color. I like the red idea also, do you think it will turn out too Christmas'y on a Mack green B? - Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have the outside ring on one side painted gray/silver along with the inner rim. Now I have to paint the rim face with the color. I like the red idea also, do you think it will turn out too Christmas'y on a Mack green B? - Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmodelsrus Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 My preference has always been Mack red hubs (PPG 72182 red) and white or light grey rims, with silver clamps & lug nuts> just like kenny jayne used to do ,and then i had my 6 wheeler the same way. now i have kennys 6 wheeler in my collection , matt Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I have the outside ring on one side painted gray/silver along with the inner rim. Now I have to paint the outside with the color. I like the red idea also, do you think it will turn out too Christmas'y on a Mack green B? -Did it look too Christmas'y on my RB in the photo?When I had B models I used the same color scheme.Red is the opposite of green in the spectrum.Contrast is good.. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 No , yours looks good. I saw a B67 on a web site that had it done but they were way brighter red along with some other things like quarter fenders. While I have a can im going to try red also. I have a set of lug nut covers that cover the smaller nuts inside the rim - Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'm with "other dog", white rims with wheels the same color as the truck would look great. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 wella wella,, my vote is the green spokes with silver ring,,and i really put my fashion eye on it,,,RandyHey randy,fashion eye for the mack guy? LMAO!.....mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hey randy,fashion eye for the mack guy? LMAO!.....markLOL,,,,well,,,I didnt advise him to paint them blush pink,,,(although that might look bitching),,,Randy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Now thats funny Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Now thats funnyyeah,,,funny as in Ha Ha Hee Hee funny,,,heh heh ,,funny,,,I hear ya,,,LOL..Randy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 yeah,,,funny as in Ha Ha Hee Hee funny,,,heh heh ,,funny,,,I hear ya,,,LOL..Randy I'd like some em french fried taters with mustard (Sling Blade) I was a thinkin pink brushed on with a nail polish brush borrowed, I hope from the wifie poo. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'd like some em french fried taters with mustard (Sling Blade) I was a thinkin pink brushed on with a nail polish brush borrowed, I hope from the wifie poo. mikeummm,,,,huh,,,,ummmm,,,i dont like thet thar potted meat stuff,,,got bull peckers in it,,,ummm,,,huh,,,,Carl is my hero,,,Randy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 ummm,,,,huh,,,,ummmm,,,i dont like thet thar potted meat stuff,,,got bull peckers in it,,,ummm,,,huh,,,,Carl is my hero,,,Randy"just cain't get this tiller to run.........." aint no gas in it....ummmm hummmmm" LMAO!...mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 just like kenny jayne used to do ,and then i had my 6 wheeler the same way. now i have kennys 6 wheeler in my collection , mattThat's where I first got the idea, from Kenny's B81, back when Earl Serdy owned it when it was new.I remember that B81 when it was brand new in 1966 (I was 10 years old then), every time I saw it I was mesmerized!!!!. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13949-advice-on-painting-my-rimsb61/#findComment-55481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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