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    just got a set of mesh rims,lookin at painting the centers,want ta do a good job that is gunna last awile! so whats the best way ta prep the centres for paint?will be hard to clean inbetween the mesh,anyone do it before?thanks in advance

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    have you considered powder coating?

    also for the cleaning part consider visiting an "acid dip" place. Although I am guessing it's not technically acid they would use on aluminium it should strip just about everything off your existing wheels.
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    the centers dont come out so dont know if either of the above would be possible?was hopin ta get it done asap aswell

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    stripping should be a definate option as for selective powder coating I will send an expert in here ok?
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    if the wheels do not separate sand blast the centers,

    Tape up with outer and inner part of the wheel to prevent the sand from hitting where u dont want it to go..

    Then good clean over and spray them

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    ok boys,i'll see can i find someone local ta sandblast them,was hopin ta have them finished tomorrow but wanna do it right so sandblast is best,thanks!

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    Sand blasting would be the way to go. If, for some reason, you don't sandblast - try using a tub of paint stripper and a small paint brush. I did a full set of meshies that had 3 coats of paint on them and they came out alright. Let us know how you go
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    there isnt any paint on the mesh,it was never painted,just want it all clean to put the paint on,so sandblast yeah?

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    you have to be verty carefull with a sandblast, it can be hard to aim and the leftover shot marks will not come off in an area you want to polish without a decent amount of work.
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    Best way thank won't damage the polished rim surface is walnut blast or plastic media blast, but good luck trying to find a shop that has this setup as it is used in aviation etc.

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