Rust-Oleum Projects
Paint It. Peel It. Paint It Again.
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Estimated Time
1 Hour
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Challenge Level
Easy
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Tools & Supplies:
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Wheel Rim
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Old Sheets or Drop Cloth
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Garbage Bags
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Index Cards
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Painter's Tape
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- Find a well ventilated spot to work in and cover nearby items with drop cloths to protect them from overspray.
- Cover the wheel of your car with a plastic garbage bag. Weave the garbage bag in between each of the spokes to avoid overspray.
- Use painter’s tape to cover each of the bolts on the rim and place index cards in between the tires and the wheel rim to protect it from overspray.
- Apply Peel Coat to the surface. Hold the paint can 20-30cm from the surface. Press the spray button and begin lightly covering the surface in a steady back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke.
- The first coat should be applied very light, with 50% coverage. That means that you can still see about half of the rim through your first coat of paint.
- Apply 5-6 light coats, waiting 5 minutes between each coat. The more coats applied the easier the coating is to remove later.
- Repeat the steps for the remaining three wheel rims.
- For easiest removal, peel off coating within 3 months of application.
- Remove the painter’s tape from the surface of the car while the final coat is still wet.
- Once you’re finished you can enjoy your newly customised car. When it’s time for a new colour, simply peel away, clean and recoat.