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07-31-06 | 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by freddybignutz30

what kind of sand paper should i use to prepare the rim for paint then wat kind after?

A good rule for any kind of painting to prep with 320 to 400 and finish with 800 or better (some people start at 1000) I've never finished out the rims, because it thins the clear and looks perfectly good without. If you want mirror shine, start with 1000, then 1200 then 1500 then use a good rubbing compound to finish it out.

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08-01-06 | 04:10 AM

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here is pics of my dirty car with painted vert rims, bbq black

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08-01-06 | 06:25 PM

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hey thanks for the help Richter12x2. i have one more question what i the best clear coat to use? and how many coats should i put?

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08-02-06 | 02:26 AM

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Freddy, jsut remember that you shouldn't mix paint companies. Dupli color paint, Dupli Color clear. Krylon paint, Krylon clear. Different paint compaines and differnt paint types use chemicals and stuff that can react funny with eachother and create ugly and unwanted "custom" effects

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08-02-06 | 08:59 AM

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I've heard that as well, but never actually experienced it. I've had good luck spraying Dupont Omni AU and PPG clears over Duplicolor, but that's just because that's what I had. If you were going to just buy clear, the Duplicolor Clear wheel coating works well too. No chips so far, and I don't exactly baby it

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08-02-06 | 03:18 PM

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Thanks.I bought them already painted, but that paint was worn out so I had to repaint them.Personally I would say paint them, it doesnt take long and I love the results I got.All I used was a pressure washer and some engine degreaser to clean them and then some wheel paint i got at autozone.A few coats of the paint and then a clear coat and ya you can see the results.

Do you have any pictures of the 91 rims on you car?

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