I"m painting the wheels either a Dark graphite or Gunmetal color.

I need some tips or cautions I should take in doing a Great job.

 

Make sure that you prep the rims good. Clean them with a good degreaser, sand them, and use primer.

 

what would you suggest a good degreaser and grit size?

 

Dawn dishsoap is a great degreeser.
I painted my 91 Si's gunmetal and they turned out great.
Clean well
Sand all scratches and grooves out with a ruff grit
smooth out with a softer grit
clean well
primer
paint
Lasted over 2 years so far.

 

Dawn dishsoap?!? you kidding me? I would never thougt that it would work getting the hardcore brakedust/grease off.

eh, i'll try it anyways.

 

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eh, i'll try it anyways.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If it can clean stuck on meatloaf from lastnights supper it can clean brake dust
You should also use a stiff brush.

 

hmm... meatloaf... okie dokie I'll see if i can get it out of them cubbie holes in the wheel.

 

hey if u screw up you can always buy mine 75 plus shipping lol

 

ah. If i mess up.. I'll do it again. I have done bumpers etc. so i know somewhat what to do and how to apply the paint. however If i do **** up beyond repair..

I sure will give you a Hoot

 

dawn = best degreaser ev4r (even beter than lava soap)

I used aircraft stripper to strip mine first.