Just my $0.02: Use some other abrasive on Al wheels other than steel wheel to minimize small chance of small fragement embedding in wheel and causing corrosion later. Use Scothbrite, etc. Many of the spray paint cans will have 800 no.'s; maybe call them for recommendation to topcoat? Don't expect top get much specific help, though.
HTH, Brian D. > I have the chance to buy some wheels that were painted flat black. The > only thing is that BBQ paint was used and I'd like to know how it'll > hold up and if there's a way to apply somekind of gloss so that it'll > look nice. i painted my wheels black last year. depending on how crazy you want to get, you can spend alot of time, or a little time. there are plenty of types of clear coats that will make the wheels a little more shiny, if thats all you want. you could also throw another coat or three of paint down before the clear coat, to get more consistency. you can steel wool the whole wheel and then primer, paint, and clearcoat (thats what i did) or you can completely remove every last spec of paint, and then primer, paint, and clearcoat. i went with the high temp engine, but i would bet normal paint would be fine. wheels get hot, but not THAT hot. _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
