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painting a wheel lip..


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When I painted my wheels I left the silver lip. But now I want to paint it red to match the body. How would yall paint it? It's a really thin lip and I don't want to mask something that small off. Would touch-up paint do the trick? Cause it has a brush on it which would make it a lot easier.

 


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i would think it should work just fine. just be patient so that it looks clean. and if you ever get a scuff, just fix the flaws with...umm...well...touch up paint lol
 

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wow nice touch painting the rims!!:icon_thumby:
 

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Thanks a lot! Now I'm about to add a red lip to it..
 

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i think that will look really good when its done,post pics for sure. i also have a red truck with black wheels and thought about this. i thought if i did it i would mask the lip and the tire,spin the wheel and spray them so that it was an even coat. not sure how durable that would be,but just a thought of mine. idk?
 

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Well the way you would pin stripe the wheel would be with a brush. Prop each one up still on the truck, spin the tire and apply paint. You'll be able to see where it needs more as you spin it.
 

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try brush on caliper paint, its more durable than regular paint, my bro used it on his motorcycle wheels and it looks sweet
 

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