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Bye Bye Black Wheels

Discussion in 'Pictures & Photography' started by Shifty, Apr 1, 2005.

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    Shifty SIdeways Noob

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    Bye Bye Black Wheels

    Want the polished look now.

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    Shifty, Apr 1, 2005
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    So they were originally silver, then painted black?
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    They were powdercoated black,what you see there is the baremetal underneath, once i get all paint and tires off i'm going to polish the hell out of um and get a good shine.
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    What are you using to get the powdercoat off?
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    Strong ass aircraft paint stripper, and a metal paint scraper.
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    That doesnt mess up the finish?
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    Nope , only eats through the powdercoat does nothing to the metal.
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    Thats some nice work....i think it should flow along pretty well with ur car....
    TurismoDreamin, Apr 1, 2005
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