Do I primer these wheels?
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Do I primer these wheels?
Hey im 15 and im restoring my thirdgen. I have some 15x7 firebird wheels off my 89 formula 350. They are discolored, but are pretty smooth.What I need to know is if you have to put primer over aluminum wheels? or do i just paint over what I have? thanks alot these are going to look sweet
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Get a powder coating, they look nice and will last longer. Jusy my opinion, good luck and I wish I could help you on your original question. Do a search in here and you will find the answer.
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Primer is really only used for any metal that will rust. So, you won't have to use primer on your wheels, Aluminum doesn't
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Originally posted by Sickness91Z28
Primer is really only used for any metal that will rust. So, you won't have to use primer on your wheels, Aluminum doesn't
Primer is really only used for any metal that will rust. So, you won't have to use primer on your wheels, Aluminum doesn't
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cadillac
[B]Not necessarily true. Primer provides better adhesion for a paint therefore it makes sense to use.
If it were me, I would just scuff the aluminum up with a scuff pad. That is where you really get your product to stick...not with primer. The main purpose for primer is to protect against rust...BUT it will also help with adhesion. But scuffing up the aluminum should be fine.
[B]Not necessarily true. Primer provides better adhesion for a paint therefore it makes sense to use.
If it were me, I would just scuff the aluminum up with a scuff pad. That is where you really get your product to stick...not with primer. The main purpose for primer is to protect against rust...BUT it will also help with adhesion. But scuffing up the aluminum should be fine.
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Get a powder coating
Get a powder coating
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Originally posted by Dewey316
Ever seen a broken wheel after it was powder-coated. Most of the time, the baking process will weaken the alum.
Ever seen a broken wheel after it was powder-coated. Most of the time, the baking process will weaken the alum.
90% of the FACTORY rims are powdercoated.
I do aluminum 4wheeler frame, etc .never seen a problem yet. I know the guy who does all fords factory rims here local.
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