Body and exterior tips
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==Miscellaneous -- click the [edit] link on the right to edit or add tips == | ==Miscellaneous -- click the [edit] link on the right to edit or add tips == | ||
*To paint rims without scratching them: | *To paint rims without scratching them: | ||
| − | #Mount the | + | #Mount the tire on the rim, but don't fill it up with air. |
#Mask the tire with paper, stuffing it in between the tire and the rim. | #Mask the tire with paper, stuffing it in between the tire and the rim. | ||
| − | #Paint the | + | #Paint the rim. You can paint around the back edge of the rim, along with the rest of it. |
#Remove the masking and inflate the tire. It will look like the tire was off the rim when it was painted. | #Remove the masking and inflate the tire. It will look like the tire was off the rim when it was painted. | ||
*To clean foam buffing pads while using them, use a cheap paint brush with the bristles cut off about halfway for stiffness. | *To clean foam buffing pads while using them, use a cheap paint brush with the bristles cut off about halfway for stiffness. | ||
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