Help with paint

[myyellowspec]

I got some rims in a trade and they are a little beat up. I am going to paint them but I had a few questions about prep.
1. Can I use bondo? (probably a stupid question) There is a decent ammount of curb rash.
2. What kind of sandpaper, and other materials am I going to need.
3. Any tips or tricks you all might have for me.:goodjob:

[00CelicaGT]

I got some rims in a trade and they are a little beat up. I am going to paint them but I had a few questions about prep.
1. Can I use bondo? (probably a stupid question) There is a decent ammount of curb rash.
2. What kind of sandpaper, and other materials am I going to need.
3. Any tips or tricks you all might have for me.:goodjob:

first things first NO u cannot use bondo on ur wheels. only way to fix curb rash it to take the rim to a wheel shop and let them repair which cost a lot of $$$. on the passenger side rim on my car there is a significant amout of curb rash from privious owner, which is not even noticable once i painted the wheels. only way u will notice the curb rash is if u are up close to the rim.

second here is a link with the steps i took to paint my wheels and the came out great. Good Luck:goodjob:

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117950

[myyellowspec]

thanks man +1

[burke420]

i have a friend that refinshes wheels with store product ie. duplicolor andsanpaper.. he has done 3 sets of wheels and they are great! he done oem wheel for Honda's thus far, but i'd let him do your if you wanna give it a shout... hit me with a PM for his number if you want to try him..hell paint them and clearcoat them too!