Painting wheels
01-13-2007, 05:26 PM
#11
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Re: Painting wheels
Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
start. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
start. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-13-2007, 05:26 PM
#12
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Posts: n/a
Re: Painting wheels
Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
start. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
start. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-13-2007, 05:26 PM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Painting wheels
Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
start. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
start. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-13-2007, 05:31 PM
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Painting wheels
Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-13-2007, 05:31 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Painting wheels
Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-13-2007, 05:31 PM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Painting wheels
Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-13-2007, 05:31 PM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Painting wheels
Hi Jeff. Gunna have tires dismounted, and use your directions. Sounds
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
like it will work. Thanks for the advice!
Greg
Jeffrey DeWitt wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> If you really want to do it right get the tires dismounted, remove the
> valve stems and weights, get the wheels sandblasted, then prime, paint
> and clear coat them.
>
> Then get the tires remounted and balanced.
>
> Or you could do what I did.
>
> Take the wheels off and give them a good cleaning, I used oven cleaner
> to get all the grease off, then a good scrubbing with hot soapy water.
> Once they were throughly dry I put masking tape around the valve stems
> and rubbed used motor oil into the tire.
>
> I painted the wheels using Rustolium, the color was something like
> hammered silver... ahh here it is.
>
> http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...1&SBL=1&dds=16
>
> Use a thin piece of cardboard held so it wraps around the edge of the
> wheel as you spray, that will help keep paint from getting on the tires,
> and any that does get on will have a hard time sticking to the oiled rubber.
>
> My wheels turned out great, only way they could have turned out better
> would have been to do the whole sandblasting bit.
>
> Two cans should be enough for the whole Jeep.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> jerryg wrote:
> > Hello gang. I want to paint my Jeep Wrangler 5 spoke steel wheels. Is
> > it worth it to do so. Any suggestions on doing the job. Thanks.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-13-2007, 06:45 PM
#18
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Re: Painting wheels
Hi Greg,
Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
--
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Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
--
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01-13-2007, 06:45 PM
#19
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Re: Painting wheels
Hi Greg,
Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
01-13-2007, 06:45 PM
#20
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Re: Painting wheels
Hi Greg,
Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
Too much work. Just clean as well as you have time for. Wet sand,
blow dry or let sit until you're sure the paint won't blow out a bead of
water and ruin the job. Use a good epoxy enamel paint. I jack the wheel
up so I can shoot the whole wheel and knowing I didn't miss a spot. And
hand turning the wheel you'll fine you won't need to mast the tire off.
Gasoline is the cheapest cleaner for removing any over spray on rubber
tire. Never us gasoline to clean parts before painting.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jerryg wrote:
>
> Thanks Jeff. I am going to peel the rubber off the wheels before I
> start. Thanks for the advice!
>
> Greg
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com