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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Default Wheel Sanding Advice Needed

Getting ready to rough up surface of OEM Z06 wheels in preparation for painting. What sanding product do you guys think would be the best to use.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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Use scuff pads, 3M makes them and walmart has them in there brand, use the lighter version, they last longer than sandpaper, and fit in tight spots better.

You may need a primer, to paint over that powder coat, in fact you would be better off, the paint would stick better.
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Thanks for the suggestion, the 3M pads worked great.
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