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Old 12-11-2013, 06:07 PM   #1
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Painting wheels white.

Does anyone know the official white color of the white tops on the blazers? I guess it's sort of pure brilliant white???

How do I make sure it's s a close as possible if I'm doing it with a can? ALSO and importantly - are there any tips in terms of painting pre-primed wheels to get the best finish. I will of course remove grease and dirt dust etc, but I've never done any auto finish spraying before. Tips would be great.
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Old 12-11-2013, 08:33 PM   #2
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Re: Painting wheels white.

1. Sanded/wire brush to remove old paint and rust.
2. Used POR-15 on the outer lip, around the valve stem, and where the center parts are riveted to the outer part of the rim.
3. Primed and painted GMC "pure white" from a spray can
4. Gloss clear coat
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Old 12-11-2013, 08:39 PM   #3
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Re: Painting wheels white.

Do I need POR-15 if the wheel is new and pre primed??
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Old 12-12-2013, 09:09 AM   #4
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Re: Painting wheels white.

Not if they're new/in primer. Just scuff them up well so the paint will stick.
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Old 12-13-2013, 12:59 AM   #5
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Re: Painting wheels white.

had a flat late summer had to get new rubber
Not the right white but I just used "tremclad"rust paint
I've heard it called frost white?
I'd throw them in the back of the truck windows closed,in full sun dry/hard in no time!
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