Re: H5- project -- Paint vs powder coat for wheel rings
Posted by:
SSsssteamer (IP Logged)
Date: July 23, 2014 03:51AM
Powder coat is very durable for the wheel side rings. On my 1914 Stanley which are not as early as your H5, I have always nickel plated them. It really dresses the car up. Originally, the removable side rings were cadmium plated on the cars that originally came with side rings. Removable side rings first appeared only on the Stanleys in 1912 of the 20 and 30 hp model cars. With your H5 being earlier than 1912, powder coating in a matching color would be your best choice as to not draw any attention to your removable side rings. My source of wheel information for Stanley cars is the Stanley Season Catalogs.