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Jack
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Painted my Fuchs
well, I got the fronts done...got distracted by the 49ers game.
Just wanted to say a special thanks who (don't remember the post), chimed up and said to use electrical tape for masking the edge. That sure made masking the edge much easier, flexible, less frustrating, etc. I am amazed how much better they look (used Rustoleum Satin Black)! Again, much thanks to all who post solid technical information, it does help everyone else out. -Jack
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How about some pics. Take care. Orlando
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You're welcome ....
 
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pics please
thats just cruel no pics
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10-07-2009, 08:21 PM
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Rewarding little project, isn't it?
+1 on the pics
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+1 on the pics.
How about a short write up and products used. I know its a bit late but 3m makes a tape that is perfect for this job. Its a blue plastic tape much like electrical tape. Its a fine line tape then you just mask up to its edge. GREAT stuff, I use it when I paint race motorcycles and helmets. |
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Will post pics this evening when I go home...
Process I used 1. Cleaned the wheels really good with a 3m wheel cleaner product. 2. Hit up the paddles (black parts) with the scotchbrite pad 3. Use electrical tape for the edge of the black and silver 4. Then used copious amounts of 3m blue painters tape 5. Then used masking paper around the rest of the wheel 6. Several coats of RustOleum Satin Black in a Rattle can 7. Also lightly painted the lug nuts 8. Let dry for over 24 hours 9. Put them back on the car 10. Used the "ziploc" sandwich bag trick on the lug nuts so they did get too nicked up That was it....and yes, it is pretty satisfying. Thanks Jack
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This link I started some time ago, might be of some interest on the topic.... a few pics there too...
Economy RSR Fuchs finish ???
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Well...here are pics of the wheels...sorry, I would have posted them Saturday, but I went fishing...
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From other posts and my own experience doing the same thing.... may I recommend Rust-o-leum 7777 rattle-can. Great stuff and durable. And cheap. Follow instructions on temp and recoat provisions. I think "Satin Black" was mentioned here as to what was used...and this is 7777
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Nice job on the wheels, they look really good!
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Rustoleum is also good. The shop where I bought it only had Wurth, so I went with that.
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