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Mike R
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painting steel wheels

Tue 15 Jun 2010 04:59:28 AM
can I ask for some idea's on how to paint steel wheels .
the Nissan Black is a bit dull !!

I want to ditch the tacky plastic wheels trims ,
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Re: painting steel wheels

Tue 15 Jun 2010 06:36:13 AM
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I was thinking of going for a matt black wheel with a narrow white rim on a silver car .. I know I have no colour sense ..unless anyone has any other ideas ?
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Re: painting steel wheels

Thu 17 Jun 2010 03:38:07 PM
Get scourer.. Scratch back paint from before .. You can also use sand paper but the scourer works well for the next step...

Wash them..

Dry them...

Get some brake caliper paint of the desired colour. Goes on thicker, sets stronger and works well on anything that wont flex.

Spray. Yes .. Done!