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Painting M/T Classic IIs

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by cole47, Nov 26, 2009.

  1. Nov 26, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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    cole47

    cole47 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have been thinking of rattle canning my Mickey Thompson Classic IIs.....would just regular rattle can stick to them?? they are aluminum wheels and alot of people have been telling me that paint wont stick good to them is this true??

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  2. Nov 26, 2009 at 11:31 AM
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    yeah I think if you prep the surface enough they would hold paint just fine.
     
  3. Nov 26, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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    thanks...i googled it and theres alot of people that have done it with good results...i just know that they have a real smooth finish and i didnt know how good the paint would stick....but people have been sanding them down with 600 grit wet/dry with good results
     
  4. Nov 29, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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    anybody else know if regular paint will stick to these??
     

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