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10-11-2006, 09:33 AM
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Painting rims?
I bought a set of sportmax's in red off a friend but i despise the color and want to paint them in white for something different. How should I go about doing this?
If I use aircraft stripper on the rim will that effect the lip of the rim ? Also, what grit for sanding? |
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10-11-2006, 10:08 AM
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they would look hot in white, especially on a red car.
ive never seen them in person, are they a true 2 piece wheel or just for looks? that would make it alot easier to paint the center obviously. honestly I dont know if I would go as far as to strip off all the old paint, but thats just me, Ive been known to cut corners. |
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So should i take it down to the bare aluminum or just scuff them with maybe a 1500 grit? or self itching primer? |
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10-11-2006, 02:43 PM
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I'd go with 400 grit sandpaper.... then 600 grit wet. and a wet gray scotchbrite pad to get in all the cracks and crevices.... then paint away!
Trust me..... it works |
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10-11-2006, 02:49 PM
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should i primer after? also, after eat application of paint i was going to wet sand, recommended grit? same thing with clear?
Thanks!! P.S. : Masking off the center from the lip is going to be difficult on this rim 
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10-11-2006, 11:34 PM
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Re: Painting rims?
My offer for powdercoating them for you still stands, Nick...
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10-12-2006, 09:35 PM
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Re: Painting rims?
You know, I was thinking about that, because I know you mentioned it before. The oven(s) that I powdercoat in are usually between 500 and 600 degrees fahrenheit. Hot, but not stupid hot. I don't know how much you'd really have to worry about it messing with the integrity of the wheel.
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