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Old 06-20-2007, 11:23 AM   #6
djomlas
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i used the Rustoleum Black. those realllly big cans of spray. i think i used 2 cans per wheel.
but, preparation is the key, you have to make sure that the wheel is completely dry and clean, even if you have to wash them 3 times, then do it.
i washed the wheels good, the scuffed them with some steel wool, then washed again, then let dry overnight to make sure ther was no water there inside the grooves anywhere.
in the morning the i woke up early, sprayed the back side of the wheels, i think 3 light layers, and then moved to the front.
i used the indexcard method, heres a few pics if you wanna see.
i put about 10 or so light coats, waited 15 minutes between the coats, and then one heave coat. let them dry for one day, then put them on. after 3 days or so i put the red stripe on.

this is after 2 washes and 1 hr per wheel of scuffing, and then washing again, and drying, left over night

this is the indexcard method

and this is finished product

centercaps as well

this is after i put on the red stripe

and one spinning, some on here dont like the stripe, but i think its bad ass and i get compliments on them all the time
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