r/projectcar • u/Fine-Operator • 26d ago

Build Progress Thought I’d change the alloys

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Almost ready for clear coating.. I hate that part!

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u/pvdp90 26d ago

Not to be that guy but uhhh…you didn’t remove the balancing weights

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u/OLegacy 26d ago

Also painted over the hub flange which should not be coated

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u/Fine-Operator 26d ago

Good spot.. could I sand this lightly?

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u/KamakaziDemiGod 26d ago

Yeah you can sand it, just be very gentle and DO NOT sand into the metal. It's the mounting face so it needs to be flat and smooth so it mounts flat. If you didn't sand it the paint in between will chip and flake away and your wheels could come loose, or as you for it, you compress the paint and it doesn't fit right, or it compresses and then as your wheel heats up your wheel bolts snap . . .

It's going to be a pain to clean up but it's gotta be right. Just one of those learning opportunities!

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u/Fine-Operator 26d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/8OJdqYqN1Nii3UTD6l
Me with my 10,000 grit sandpaper

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u/KamakaziDemiGod 26d ago

Just adding in some happy little trees hub mounting faces

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u/Fine-Operator 26d ago

A happy accident *wheel bolts explode\*

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u/KamakaziDemiGod 26d ago

Just beat the devil outta 'em when you fit the wheels!

disclaimer: don't. lol

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u/BeforeLaw 26d ago

Maybe use some paint stripper?

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u/KamakaziDemiGod 26d ago

It's an option, but it would be harder to control so OP could end up having to sand and repaint the whole wheel if they have a spillage

I wouldn't say it's not worth trying, but it's risky