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With the back handled, we turn our attention toward the
spokes. Scratches and pits are smoothed out with a gray
Scotch Brite pad. It’s equivalent to around 1,000-grit
sandpaper. Wet-sand all surfaces, and be thorough. Those
replacement wheels are looking better all the time.
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Be on the lookout for damage like chipped paint and pry marks
caused by removing the center caps with improper pry tools.
They have to be smoothed out. Careful prep is what makes
the difference between a good job and a great job.
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Here’s the goal: all visible damage is corrected, and all
surfaces have been cleaned, wet sanded, and rinsed.
Some curb rash was sanded smooth. It’s OK to dry off the
wheel with clean compressed air. For the priming stage,
the lug nut area is taped off.
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The inner flange is also taped off with 6-inch paper. Areas
that will not be seen don’t need the same meticulous prep.
Even though it won’t show, the bead area needs cleaning,
too, to make a good seal with the tire.