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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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paint my 15" Holies myself? i want to tape off the rims and paint the centers black. these are just my winter rims but i just want to add a little flair to them for the upcoming winter where they will be getting a new set of snow tires. any suggested products or methods i should use?
any info is greatly appreciated thanks in advance folks.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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Depends how much energy you have and what sort of results you want.

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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=111943
It's been done before.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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what grit sandpaper should i use? i want a basic job not looking for professional quality, just decent. should i dry or wet sand? should i sand again after the 1st layer of black dries before i start with the clear coat?
 
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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anyone else?
 
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