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painting rims black.. what paint, any topcoat?

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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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Default painting rims black.. what paint, any topcoat?

im gonna paint my del sol alloys black. what do i use? should i use flat or normal? do i need a topcoat?

anyway, heres what im hoping for (minus the missed edges)
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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top coat/clear coat for extra protection and extra shine.
I did it all the time..
(mud flop, rims, emblem, front lip, side skirt, intake, value cover, eye brows,
grill mesh, etc)
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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get some nicer paint that home depot one..high temp paint just for wheels.
Glossy finish looks better imo
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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Default Re: painting rims black.. what paint, any topcoat? (iam7head)

if you had to guess, is that what this guy did?
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