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Posted by: ppetion Feb 26 2011, 05:44 PM
What is the likely cause for the primer to crack? the rim was sanded, dust off and wiped rust-oleum cleaning pad. I am using the self etching primer. I also tried filler primer.
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Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 26 2011, 05:50 PM
I can see it's reacting to the paint left on the wheel under the primer. Strip all the old finish off and start over. Or... sell me those Pedrinis cheap and leave your car on jack stands another year. 
Posted by: ppetion Feb 26 2011, 05:53 PM
I can see it's reacting to the paint left on the wheel under the primer. Strip all the old finish off and start over. Or... sell me those Pedrinis cheap and leave your car on jack stands another year.
lol, Thanks, getting it ready for hershey swap meet. do you know of any solution to remove the old paint?
Posted by: Scarlet75 Feb 26 2011, 05:54 PM
Steel wool and lots of elbow grease 
Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 26 2011, 05:57 PM
Aircraft /paint stripper. Wash them good then try your etch primer. Sure you don't just want to leave it on the stands? 
Posted by: bandjoey Feb 26 2011, 06:01 PM
Agree. Looks like a paint over paint reaction. I forget but you can't put lacquer over enamel or visa versa.
Go t the FLAPS and get a small can of paint remover, paint it on, 10 minutes later, scraper, wire brush, and fire hose. It'll strip off all the old paint down to metal. Easiest way I know to get it cleaned off.
I used DupliColor from the Auto Store on a cleaned wheel and it worked great.
Posted by: bandjoey Feb 26 2011, 06:02 PM
Look at this paint scheme...
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Posted by: ELLIOTT Feb 26 2011, 06:15 PM
Look at this paint scheme...
those look real nice
Posted by: ppetion Feb 26 2011, 09:37 PM
Look at this paint scheme...
those look real nice
I tried one without primmer and it looks great... is primmer necessary? what will happen if I leave it without the primer?
Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 26 2011, 09:58 PM
Look at this paint scheme...
those look real nice
I tried one without primmer and it looks great... is primmer necessary? what will happen if I leave it without the primer?
Maybe nothing. But etch primer checmically bonds to the wheel leaving a soft surface for the paint to bond to. There are ways to paint and there are good ways to paint. Depends on what your after. Just remeber short cuts usually result in work you settle for not work other would aspire to. You always have time to do it right the second time.
I still think you should send me the wheels.
Posted by: ppetion Feb 26 2011, 10:02 PM
Look at this paint scheme...
those look real nice
I tried one without primmer and it looks great... is primmer necessary? what will happen if I leave it without the primer?
Maybe nothing. But etch primer checmically bonds to the wheel leaving a soft surface for the paint to bond to. There are ways to paint and there are good ways to paint. Depends on what your after. Just remeber short cuts usually result in work you settle for not work other would aspire to. You always have time to do it right the second time.
I still think you should send me the wheels.
thinking about it....................................................................
Posted by: ppetion Feb 26 2011, 10:13 PM
What do you think?
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Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 26 2011, 11:10 PM
now get them back on the car so it's 
in time for HersheyIt looks good. Now all you have to do is find a nice box for them....
Posted by: Scarlet75 Feb 27 2011, 07:34 AM
What do you think?
Good job now what do the other 3 look like?
Posted by: SLITS Feb 27 2011, 08:06 AM
Rick ... you need a set of early Pedrinis? Yeah, a set of the non-hub centered wheels.
I media (glass bead) blasted a set. Sprayed them down with Brake Cleaner and painted them with Wurth's Silver Lacquer.
Posted by: ppetion Feb 27 2011, 08:42 AM
What do you think?
Good job now what do the other 3 look like?I did two, ( I only have two jack stands
) lol I will start the other two today...
will post a pick of the two finished ones today...
Posted by: Scarlet75 Feb 27 2011, 08:46 AM
What do you think?
Good job now what do the other 3 look like?I did two, ( I only have two jack stands
) lol I will start the other two today...
will post a pick of the two finished ones today...
Obviously you need more jackstands
Posted by: ppetion Mar 30 2011, 09:18 PM
now get them back on the car so it's in time for HersheyIt looks good. Now all you have to do is find a nice box for them....
what do you think now rick? still want them?
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