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best way to make wheelwells black again....any procedures?

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Old Apr 14, 2002 | 08:56 PM
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best way to make wheelwells black again....any procedures?

just need a little help....detailing next week and want things nice again. kinda wonder how that cromalusion paint would look in there....just a thought.
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Old Apr 14, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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From: saugerties new york
Car: 91 firebird,mint
Engine: 305 tbi,lots of work done
Transmission: 700-r4 built by level 10 in nj
Axle/Gears: 3.73, auburn , precision
i jacked it up took off the wheels masked all the lines and shocks and what not and used plain old body shop spray paint.....gonna get beat on and dirty again any way.........
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 07:30 AM
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From: Portales, NM USA
Car: 86 T/A
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Get some 3M Undercoating from the Auto Supply. About 2 cans. Cover all components you don't want spray on. Aluminum foil works great.

<img src=http://www.gmtips.com/3rd-degree/dox/tips/buff/wheels/08.jpg>

It will resist rocks and chips and will cut down on road noise as well.
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 10:51 AM
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quick and easy way, use tire foam.
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