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Beefheart
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paint for wheels

Post by Beefheart »

Can anyone recommend a paint to match the (argenised?) wheels on my 1953 G9 ?
alanengineer
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Re: paint for wheels

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Before you think of painting your rims, think how you are going to get the tyres on and off. I have seen some lovely painted rims with deep chunks taken out due to tyre removal. And im sure they said they were going to be careful too
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kernow kid
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Re: paint for wheels

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Motorbike-Wh ... B0069ROML6

I've used these on ally rims and they are good.
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les ward
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Re: paint for wheels

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Zinc sprayed and then polished can give a similar effect and won't rust and stands up to tyre levers very well. Firms that make/repair agricultural equipement do this. You might have to polish it yourself.
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