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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded View Post
    lol warm water is only going to clean off water soluble grime but brake dust, rubber, & oily finger prints will remain. The surface must be cleaned with paint thinner or mineral spirits for the paint to properly adhere.

    I would recommend not painting the edge otherwise the paint may still come off when the tire is mounted. The wheel may be put in a oven after painting to harden it and speed up the curing process.
    I actually used wax and grease remover

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    Quote Originally Posted by SRK420a View Post
    I actually used wax and grease remover
    You said that already, some just don't read... Good DIY

    **when I painted my wheels they were stolen off a wrecked car I had been peeping for 4months so one day I swiped them. painted them quick and fast**.

    wash twice with dawn new water the 2nd time (hoes not bucket water) Sand vigorously each wheel with 600 grit wash again with dawn. apply black caliper paint (3coats) w/ceramic let dry per directions and 3coats of clear


    **this is in no way true only the paint part is**

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