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RSWORDS 02-04-2009 08:39 PM


Originally Posted by Hut (Post 282586)
I tried this paint on my white steel trailer wheels. You are right, that paint is awesome. Sprays on nice and dries fast.
I hit the wheels with a wire wheel on a 4" angle grinder, cleaned it off with mineral spirits, then followed your advice with etching primer and (graphite) duplicolor wheel coating. Looks great.
Thanks for the write up :U:

Toss up some pics if you can. I want to see what the Graphite looks like


Originally Posted by Dr. Evil (Post 282626)
How expensive is the paint? Im thinking it would work good on anthing under the truck - diff covers, driveshafts etc. - might last longer than the regular rattle can paint.


Originally Posted by Hut (Post 282631)
I think I paid $7 or $8 a can yesterday @ Autozone. I brought it home and painted the rear diff cover on my truck. That paint seems to go a long way because it covers so well.


Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 282633)
~6 to 8 USD per can. our major chain Auto Parts stores carry it.

They got it doc!

Benjamin 02-04-2009 08:40 PM

got them mounted up yet?

RSWORDS 02-04-2009 08:44 PM

Saturday

Benjamin 02-04-2009 09:00 PM


Originally Posted by RSWORDS (Post 282658)
Saturday

http://gyst-ink.com/blog/wp-content/...astination.png

Hut 02-04-2009 09:37 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Here is what graphite looks like on a steel trailer wheel.(the camera and flash show a lot of flaws I didn't see with my eyes)
Attachment 53997

not as nice but definitely an improvement IMO
should look better than white wheels

RSWORDS 02-05-2009 07:16 AM


Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 282671)

I dont even have the truck or the tires! How could I put them on?!?

lol

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Originally Posted by Hut (Post 282697)
Here is what graphite looks like on a steel trailer wheel.(the camera and flash show a lot of flaws I didn't see with my eyes)
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...ergraphite.jpg

not as nice but definitely an improvement IMO
should look better than white wheels

hhhmmmm.....

Almost wish I had went with that color now. They look NICE!!!


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