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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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I just got my SA original wheels back from polishing and now need to clean and paint the inserts and lug nut area. What do I clean them with and what kind of primer and paint do I use. Do I clear coat them afterwards. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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Krylon semi-flat black is a good match. Clean up would be for any standard paint prep. The clear coat is up to you.

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I just got my SA original wheels back from polishing and now need to clean and paint the inserts and lug nut area. What do I clean them with and what kind of primer and paint do I use. Do I clear coat them afterwards. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks in advance.
What did it cost you to have them polished? Do they almost look like chrome now?
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A friend of mine owns a plating shop and did them for free. And yes they look like chrome now. It really cleaned them up. I did one myself a few months ago and spent 4 hours, what a mess. Pay to have them done right.
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