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It is getting more and more difficult to paint, there are too many options and choices out there. I need it SIMPLE.
Some people need to reccomend a "paint system" (name brand) that they have had good luck with and I will get their paint manuel and follow their directions one little step at a time.
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Hi Gator. We DO have it down to a simple step-by-step process, but we need to write it down. I'm sure you could take it and run with it, but it will require a lot of specialized tools and materials... :rolleyes:
We could simplify it down to a more practical approach for the typical handyman-home-owner-in-a-garage approach. There are a lot of good materials available in hobby stores and home improvement stores that will give really good results.
You just made me think, I should do a side-by-side comparison like bowtieollie did, only with wheels!
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I've gone 2 routes lately with wheels. Both started with sandblasting and thorough cleaning,degreasing.
First way used 2 coats PPG epoxy primer followed by 1 tack and 2 coats Concept single stage urethane. Very nice gloss that has held up well.
Second route I used just to spruce up my 50 driver a little.After blasting used good old Rust-O-leum Bare Metal primer.Applied a couple of coats,sanded with 80 grit,couple more coats,sanded with 220,couple more coats,wet sanded with 400. Then sprayed on 3 coats of Rust-O-Leum color. Was over a year ago and still looks nice,has held up well. Best part is all paint,sandpaper,etc.cost less than $25.00.
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Now that is even better if it can be simple and cheap.
Could it be possible??
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gator, yes, I think that it's possible...brjr51 outlines two different processes which will deliver two different coatings...so long as one has the proper expectations, I imagine that each has its utility... thanks brjr51...I may try your suggestion for our driver...if it doesn't hold up for more than a couple of years, I haven't lost much...I can then apply a tougher finish at that time...at any rate, it sounds like it would be easier to retouch, as necessary...  epi
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I was real happy with the Rust-Oleum. Turned out better than I expected.Probably looks more original too than that dipped in plastic,super shiny urethane. Took less than a quart each of primer and color to do 5 wheels(at about $6 a quart at Menards.)Thinned with cheap store brand mineral spirits.
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could redo them a bunch of times for that amount.
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The inside of an old wheel may rust .
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lil' johnny, our confidence, with this part of the project, builds with every good post!..thanks... epi
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Sounds like lil' Johnny and brjr51 have me beat in the practicality department! :o 
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