[Shotimes] poor man's white rims
Donald Mallinson
dmall@mwonline.net
Thu, 19 Feb 2004 08:51:56 -0600
Joseph,
clearcoat is just paint. Use a pre-cleaner to remove all
traces of oil or wax BEFORE sanding, and then again AFTER
sanding.
Use a primer, white if you can find it, and finally, apply
your paint. You can clearcoat THAT paint if you want, but
it isn't necessary, just another layer to possibly chip.
Buy the paint with that in mind though.
I have re-painted wheels for a long time myself, and
although i think primer is a good idea, I have almost never
used it when painting over good solid previous paint. And
never had a problem. In your case, a white primer would
help hide chips that might show the silver paint underneath.
Don Mallinson
van Oss wrote:
> I own two 91 white SHOs. One is a Plus (the legendary Plus From Hell) with
> white slicers, and the other is a regular SHO that has some plus-style stuff
> added by me (blacked-out pillars, rear spoiler) with silver slicers.
>
> Moi has decided that the non-Plus needs white slicers to be tres chic. But
> it must be on the cheap. (Mais ce doit jtre trhs bon marchi.)
>
> If I remove the silver slicers, scuff them with fine sandpaper, prime, and
> spray-paint with primo stuff, will it adhere? Or do I have to remove the
> tires, chem-strip the rims, etc.? I have never painted over previous
> clearcoat.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> VO
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