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| grantsfo |
 Mar 5 2005, 12:50 AM
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Arrrrhhhh!  Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None  |
I have some American Racing rims that I want to paint black. Any reccomendations on suface preperation and what type of paint would work best for a do it yourselfer?
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| Andyrew |
Mar 5 2005, 01:02 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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I'd say primer and paint...
Or powdercoat (if it will stick/wont warp the wheel... dont know) Thats just my thoughts.. |
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| markb |
Mar 5 2005, 01:06 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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Lawrence has a great write-up on when he did his. Check his website.
I recommend a good cleaning, scuff, self-etching primer, and a couple of coats of Wurth satin black. Clearcoat if you want over the paint. |
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