[BMWCSRegistry] Painting Coupe Wheels

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Art, I can't remember what I used to sand rough spots on my rims the last time, years ago. Was it a sanding block like bodyshops use or a grade of sandpaper?? And thanks for the detailed instructions.



Steve



PS to Animal, you reminded me of my days as a drag racer of 55-59 souped up Chevys, some with Jimmy Blowers sticking through holes in the hoods. We used public highways as drag strips and killed a goodly number of us.






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From: danimal at copper.net
To: 'Art Wegweiser' <art at bmwcsregistry.org>; bmwcsregistry <bmwcsregistry at idb.ded.forest.net>
Sent: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:07 am
Subject: RE: [BMWCSRegistry] Painting Coupe Wheels





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? ?

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Danimal

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From: bmwcsregistry-bounces at idb.ded.forest.net [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

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Couperini,



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As requested by several subscribers and members, I attach the following.



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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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Registrar, BMW CS Registry,USA
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