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Old 2008-01-04, 07:04 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by Dean View Post
I would add that you should mask the rotor mating surface on the back and the lug seats on aluminum wheels. Those areas are best left bare IMHO.

OK, the lug seats should have anti-seize, but that is another thread.
Yeah, you'll definitely want to mask the rotor mating surface if painting the wheel front and back. I only painted the fronts of mine, but I was only going from 20% gloss black to graphite, though, so the backs won't be noticeable. For silver to black, it might be a good idea to at least give the backsides a few good sprays with the paint before starting on the front.

Good luck with the sanding, too. . . those spokes are going to be a bitch. I thought mine were tough, and I only have 7 spokes/rim.

Get us some pix when you're done! I want to see how they look on your car.
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