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Re: DIY wheel refurb'
« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2011, 05:28:55 pm »
Cool, cheers.  Looking forward to seeing the results.

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« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2011, 05:31:06 pm »
Quote from: vRS_Pagey on September 30, 2011, 05:15:53 pm
to flatten back the primer I used 1200 grit wet and dry

best to keep between 800-1000 on primer, anything higher than cause problems with the paint adhering and can cause lifting/flaking in the future
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Re: DIY wheel refurb'
« Reply #17 on: September 30, 2011, 08:13:34 pm »
Quote from: denis on September 30, 2011, 05:31:06 pm
Quote from: vRS_Pagey on September 30, 2011, 05:15:53 pm
to flatten back the primer I used 1200 grit wet and dry

best to keep between 800-1000 on primer, anything higher than cause problems with the paint adhering and can cause lifting/flaking in the future

Why?  Does the 1200 make to smooth?
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Re: DIY wheel refurb'
« Reply #18 on: September 30, 2011, 10:50:35 pm »
Quote from: vRS_Pagey on September 30, 2011, 08:13:34 pm
Why?  Does the 1200 make to smooth?

yes, can make it too smooth for the paint to adhere to
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