In a message dated 3/28/06 10:12:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, insyncro@YAHOO.COM writes:
> looking for some pointers on preping alloys wheels to be repainted. > do you sand them? > i will be using a self etching primer and wheel paint, both SEM or > DupliColor products, don't remember off hand. > i would have them powder coated, but they are not perfect, just want them > looking better. > > TIA. > > dylan > > > use WURTH german alloy wheel paint. its the closest thing you'll get to a OEM looking color match. if the clearcoat is peeling you'll need to strip the old paint off the wheels..otherwise if you paint over peeling clearcoat, it will wrinkle and lift the new paint and you'll have to strip the whole wheel anyway. how do i know this? BTDT. otherwise if the old clear is not peeling, then just scuff the wheels with a scotchbrite pad, fill and sand any imperfections with spot putty, wash and dry wheels thoroughly, then spray paint them, then clear them. chris |
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