Here are the materials I used
I changed after the 2nd wheel and began to use the Dupli-Color wheel specific paint. I found that it was much easier to use as far as application and how far a single can went. If I did it again I would use this product all the way through.
This is what I started with. Pretty ratty looking
I began by spraying the Aircraft stripper on the wheel and allowing it to soak for a few minutes. This stuff is hardcore and I would recommend using gloves and alot of clothing. It gets on your skin and burns prretty quickly. Usually a scrubbie pad of some sort is neccessary to rub the paint from the rims. In some cases it will simply wash away with a poweful stream of water.
It should come out something like this. You can the brake dust in the grooves. Sand all this away with about 400 grit.
Id then begin sanding the wheels pretty thoroughly. Most of the curb rash and scrathes will sand away with some 220 grit and alot of time. After your happy with the smoothness of the surface of the rim wash them with soap and water. Make sure you remove all material and oils from your hands and stripper. Now you can begin the primer coats. I put about two coats.
I'd then recemmend sanding the primer with either 800 or 1000 grit to smooth the surface.
Then I chose to spray a sealer on top of the primer. This sealer prohibits the topcoat from seeping down into the primer. Apply 2 coats of this as well and more soft sanding.
Let it dry completly and give her the old wash again. Soap and water, nothing fancy.
Your now ready for your topcoat. Apply this lightly over several coats and allow it to dry before each new coat (about ten minutes). Patience is the key to this entire project.
A finished product!
, and they turned out well, how are they holding up??
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