I started scuffing my OEM steel wheels with 0000 Fine Steel Wool. Is this enough to scuff then for painting? Seems to be taking the sheen off of the factory primer coat.
Scuffing my steel wheels
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For the big jobs, we used a Matco pneumatic DA sander with a 220 pad and sanded everything within reach just enough to just take the shine off. You want a dull, even surface for the primer to stick to. If you find any crack larger than normal paint checking, sand until you start to see the primer underneath
According to "Car Craft" anyway
How To Paint Your Car - Paint Prep - Car Craft Magazine
For the big jobs, we used a Matco pneumatic DA sander with a 220 pad and sanded everything within reach just enough to just take the shine off. You want a dull, even surface for the primer to stick to. If you find any crack larger than normal paint checking, sand until you start to see the primer underneath
According to "Car Craft" anyway
How To Paint Your Car - Paint Prep - Car Craft Magazine
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but the rims are already primed. I just need to scuff, clean and paint. right?
That is pretty fine.....I'd use a 3M Scotchbrite Metal-Prep pad.
JMO
Ed
JMO
Ed
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If I paint them as is will the paint stick OK? They are brand new wheels with factory primer. primer seems to have a low gloss.
BBQBoy,,you have 319 post in this section and you don't have a STAR YET ?????
i guess its the Economy ...
i guess its the Economy ...
I second that theory
No need to remove anything or to get real agressive. Red Scotch brite the shine off...... degrease with appropriate degreaser..... and spray away! I would doubt they are actually primed but more so sealed in which you are on the right track on scuffing real good and also explains the glossy look to the primer. The sealer would be better to use some serious elbow grease with the red scotch brite pad.
You doing them silver? I left mine as is from the factory in black and love them....Of course my year 40 came with black so it works out good...
Whatever you do, get them scuffed good....Nothing seems to stick or stain my rims in their factory condition...Makes me happy, but I'm not painting them either....
Whatever you do, get them scuffed good....Nothing seems to stick or stain my rims in their factory condition...Makes me happy, but I'm not painting them either....
BBQ...Did you buy new ones and how much if you dont mind me asking? Thanks, Matt
Mine were 90 each...I think they list around 110? from Toyota...Get someone to get you a discount and it drops it to around 90...
Even if they are new, I would wipe them first with a good wax and grease remover. If there is any small bits of wax or grease you do not want to sand that into the surface. I keep a gallon of fast drying laquer thinner around here just for that reason.
Use the aforementioned scotchbrite pads and then wipe the dust and residue off with the thinner again, then paint.
I use 0000 steel wool to remove scratches in glass and chrome and to take surface rust off of firearms that have been mistreated. It will take off the surface rust but leave the "blued" finish. My point is that you need something a little more agressive to give the paint something to stick to.
Thats my method and it has served me well.
Copenhagen1
Use the aforementioned scotchbrite pads and then wipe the dust and residue off with the thinner again, then paint.
I use 0000 steel wool to remove scratches in glass and chrome and to take surface rust off of firearms that have been mistreated. It will take off the surface rust but leave the "blued" finish. My point is that you need something a little more agressive to give the paint something to stick to.
Thats my method and it has served me well.
Copenhagen1
who cares just repaint if it falls off...
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OCD.
Going grey
I paid $625 for 5 wheels, clips and center caps.
After I use the Red ScotchBrite pad I plan to use De-Natured Alcohol to clean them.
Thanks Y'all
Going grey
I paid $625 for 5 wheels, clips and center caps.
After I use the Red ScotchBrite pad I plan to use De-Natured Alcohol to clean them.
Thanks Y'all
Don't use steel wool - microparticles of steel are embedded in the paint and cause rust.
Use sandpaper or the Scotchbrite red pad
Use sandpaper or the Scotchbrite red pad
Use a good lacquer thinner instead
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Rustoleum
Look foward to seeing them soon irl........Grey will look good....I'm sure it'll work out great....
...Grey will look good....I'm sure it'll work out great....
