[BMWCSRegistry] Painting Coupe Wheels

[danimal at copper.net]

Outstanding Art, Now, how can I cover my wheels to paint my coupe? What
color Krylon is equivalent to Baikal Blue Metallic? How many cans?  
 
Peace,
 
Danimal
 
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[mailto:bmwcsregistry-bounces at idb.ded.forest.net] On Behalf Of Art
Wegweiser
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:55 PM
To: CS Coupe Registry USA
Subject: [BMWCSRegistry] Painting Coupe Wheels
 
Couperini,
 
As requested by several subscribers and members, I attach the following.
 
The paint I use is Krylon Dull Aluminum. Avoid Rustoleum, unless they
have changed the formula, it doesn't look quite as good and takes too
long to dry.

First find a place and a time where there is absolutely no wind - a
garage is certainty the best. Then:

(1) Clean the tires and wheels as best you can and make sure they are
thoroughly dry.
(2) Get some wide masking tape and run it carefully around the rim
between the wheel and the tire. It will take several short pieces since
you are following a circle with a straight tape. Use plenty and get it
in securely. At first it is a bit tedious but you will get the hang of
how to do it.
Also pop off the center BMW cap (assuming you have the stock 5 spokers
as on my Coupe) and tape over the axle nut.

(3) Stuff paper towels into the wheels to protect the brake pads and
cylinders from spray.

(4) Get an old sheet and tape it in place to protect the fenders from
over spray.

(5) Practice a bit with the spray can and then hit the wheels with a
light coat - moving fairly fast.
Wait a little bit and then hit it again. Take a good look for
accidentally excessive spray and drips on the wheel and wipe them smooth
with a paper towel. You can fix that on the next spray run.
For a third time, spray to get any places that appear not covered.

(6) Let it set for a few minutes while you move on to the next tire and
then peel the masking tape off and check for minor over spray on the
tires. Easily removed with a paper towel and some solvent.
Make sure all the towels stuffed in to protect the brakes are out of the
wheels.
Should be good for several years depending on weather and driving
conditions and storage when not in use.

Art
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Art Wegweiser, BMWCCA Member #12163
Registrar, BMW CS Registry,USA
art at bmwcsregistry.org
http://www.bmwcsregistry.org
Erik Wegweiser, Webmeister
  
Ilse         72 3.0 CSi   2 262 736   Fjord & Polaris Neu
Gretel       95 E36 M3   ..EH06546    Arktissilber metallic
 
Plus a couple of Subaru to abuse in the Winter.





 
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