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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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lol what happens when they are spinning :O.
Old Jul 12, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Quick run down

-clean em real good and degrease (simple green, goo-good, IPA)
-Aircraft Stripper to strip the paint (not required)
-320 grit sand the wheels (all surfaces)
-clean/wash/degrease again
-1 thin thin coat of primer to get good adhesion. 2 more thin coats of primer, 15-20 minutes between coats. Let the primer sit and dry for a bit (1-2hrs)
-4-5 coats of paint. Again, thin coats, 15-20 minutes between coats. Let dry (1-2hr again)
-3-4 coats of clear. Again, thin coats, 15-20 minutes apart.

Some choose to wetsand between priming and painting, its up to you. They are just wheels, so I dont think its needed. Getting the wheels properly sanded, cleaned, and primed is the most important part, as the paint must stick
Old Jul 12, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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Matt, this is that shop in Pittsburg i was talking about... they do good powdercoating (so ive heard) i dunno you might want to give them a call and get a quote. I heard they are quick and have good prices too.

http://www.pacrims.com/

some cool pictures here- http://www.pacrims.com/index.php?opt...mid=28&catid=6

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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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someone please paint the wheels red
Old Jul 12, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by specb
someone please paint the wheels red
Aken has red painted wheels on his Legacy.
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