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Old 09-22-2009, 02:29 PM
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Does anyone know where I can find a good article on how to go about polishing and repainting my Fuchs wheels? I cannot tell if the original anodized coating has been stripped or not...anyone know an easy way to tell? I'll try to upload pics tonight. I'm thinking of using Wurth black gloss spray cans with clear Wurth for a little scratch resistance, all over new primer. Any advise for a relative newcomer to the forum?
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Tape off the rim with electrical and masking tape / news paper for the over spray. prep the centers with scotchbrite, knock-down any imperfections/high spots, prime with black self-etch primer and spray with many light coats of Rustoleum satin black. done.

Just finished the below set.
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Oh yeah, same process for the center caps.
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Damn those look fantastic butzip. I end up taking the expensive route..like I just did recently...I dial up wheel enhancement..and we do the swap..quick and painless...except for my wallet
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No not Wheel Enhancement. Wheel Collision is excellent, but for the best Harvey Weidman is the go-to man.
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Originally Posted by ricster
Damn those look fantastic butzip. I end up taking the expensive route..like I just did recently...I dial up wheel enhancement..and we do the swap..quick and painless...except for my wallet
Thanks Bro. The end result is really nice. In the case of the pics attached, the silver rim portion had some flaws and the beautiful centers more than offset it.

At the end of the day, my process takes about 2 hrs and about $10.00

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