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STUPID QUESTION how do i remopve rust from steelies and keep it off?

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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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Default STUPID QUESTION how do i remopve rust from steelies and keep it off?

i dont want to have to spray it with ugly glossy spray paint that will just fade and look shittier in 4 days. i was wondering what i could do in the mean time cause its just god awful ugly. my rims are on the way (just ordered) but wont be using them till spring (steelies are my winter wheels now) please let me know what you guys would do in my situation.... other than leave it be

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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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Default Re: STUPID QUESTION how do i remopve rust from steelies and keep it off? (phantom_sol)

Have them sandblasted and then use a flat-black primer and a paint sealer.

Or you can grind the rust off by hand with a dremel or something and then paint them.
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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Default Re: STUPID QUESTION how do i remopve rust from steelies and keep it off? (phantom_sol)

my friend used black wheel paint from advance auto parts...they looked great for months
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 11:05 AM
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Default Re: STUPID QUESTION how do i remopve rust from steelies and keep it off? (BauleyCivic)

HUM..... so they make paints to endure all the abuse of weather and rocks and sand and crap that can be kicked up fromt he road. will all this make the wheel flat black at least? i dont want to roll around with red wheels.

thanks a lot guys, i'll probably check ou tadvance and see what they have.
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 11:34 AM
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Default Re: STUPID QUESTION how do i remopve rust from steelies and keep it off? (phantom_sol)

Hell my HX rims get sprayed about once a year with spraypaint and clearcoat. No big deal. Doesnt fade, doesnt look crappy. Just go for it with some flat black paint.
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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are there any clear coat type things that wont make it glossy? i just want a dull black.... or just spray multiple layers of paint, wasting a can per wheel.... get that nice and thick so you could cut paint off with a knife
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Default Re: STUPID QUESTION how do i remopve rust from steelies and keep it off? (phantom_sol)

To begin with, I'd strip the wheel down with some aircraft stripper...nevermind give me a second, Ill post a link to a wheel painting FAQ. I would not suggest putting the paint on that thick, I have used a can to do 6 wheels and they do chip eventually, but just do the spraypaint. I have'nt found any clear that wasnt glossy though.

How to Paint Wheels:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=316500
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