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Old 03-12-2019, 10:20 PM
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Painting GTA rims

I have the gold GTA rims want I paint them black what’s the best way to do it
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Id go ahead and polish the lips. Clean them up real good, scuff em. Then basecoat clearcoat centers. You can strip the center with aircraft stripper to get them completely rid of paint but I don't think its necessary.
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Get a can of air craft striper not the aerosol can.an have at it I have done 2 sets an they came out awesome..im redoing a set right now that im using OER wheel paint that matches the factory gold..
mothers mag polish work great on the lips of the rims
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Thanks guys for the info much appreciated
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