You need a final wipe to remove any excess dirt or dust from the wheels. The wax and grease remover also removes any oils left from your hands or skin while working with the wheel. Use a clean paper towel to wipe the surface dry instead of letting the cleaner evaporate. The primer provides the ideal surface for your paint to adhere to and helps in rust prevention. It also provides an even color across the paint surface and allows the paint to look the same across your wheel. You will need to spray on two to three coats of primer. Read the instructions on your primer and wait the recommended amount of time in between coats. This will help prevent running. You will need a self-etching primer at the very least. This will protect the metal from rusting. Depending on the quality of paint job you want, there are also primers that are specifically formulated to go with certain paints. Talk to your parts/paint dealer about which primer you should use. After priming you will be able to see any blemishes that you may have missed when getting the wheel to this point. If you see any, you will have to sand down the primer, fix the imperfection, and prime again. This is your last opportunity to make your wheels perfect before the paint goes on. Paint goes on in very thin coats. While some very minor imperfections may be overlooked, paint does not hide imperfections well. As with the primer, the paint will need to be applied in several (usually three) even coats. You should allow the paint to sit for the recommended time before applying the next coat. Spray back and forth across the paint surface at an even pace. Do not get too close to the surface or move too slowly or else you'll run your paint. If you move too quickly, you won't get good coverage. This is only necessary if you are using a base coat/clear coat paint. If your paint is single-stage, you can skip this step. Clear coat will be applied the same way as paint and primer - three even coats with time in between. Allow the paint job to sit for 24 hours before buffing or reinstalling your wheels. Be warned that clear coat runs easier than base coat or primer.
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One-sentence summary -- Wipe the paint surface down with wax and grease remover. Prime the wheels. Inspect your wheels. Paint your wheels. Spray your clear coat.

You'll get the best sound if you choose a wide, long piece of dry bamboo. The longer and wider your wood, the richer the sound will be. You can cut and cure your own bamboo or buy a piece at a garden store. Get a smooth, straight piece without any bends or holes. If your bamboo piece isn't already hollow, use a metal rod to push out the material at its center. Once the path is clear, attach a piece of sandpaper to the end of the rod. Use it to sand the inside of the bamboo so that it's smooth and free of obstructions. If you don't have a metal rod, any sort of strong, long implement sturdy enough to scrape out the inside of the bamboo will work. Use a pencil to create a pattern of dots around the outside of the bamboo. These dots will be the places where you bore holes to insert the wooden skewers, which are an essential part of the rainstick. Making a pattern that spirals around the bamboo from the top to the bottom will look very attractive and ensure that the pebbles or rocks you place inside will have plenty of obstacles to plink against. Use a drill bit the same size as your wooden skewers, so they'll be able to slide right in. Carefully drill each hole you marked, taking care to puncture the bamboo without drilling through to the other side of the stick. If you do not have a drill, you can still make a rainstick using long nails. Instead of drilling the holes, use a hammer to pound a long nail through each hole. Make sure the nail isn't long enough to penetrate the other side of the bamboo stick. Put a bit of glue on the tip of a skewer and thread it through one of the holes. Push it through until it runs up against the other side of the bamboo stick. Use a sturdy pair of scissors or a small handsaw to cut the skewer flush against the bamboo stick. Continue inserting skewers and cutting the ends until each hole has been filled. This step isn't necessary if you used nails instead of skewers. Wait about an hour before finishing your rainstick. Sand off the nubs left from the skewers with a flat file or some sandpaper. To plug the ends of the rainstick, cut out two circular pieces of wood the same width as the ends of the stick. Glue the first end cap to the base of the stick using wood glue or superglue, to make sure it won't budge. Save the other cap for now. If you don't have the supplies to cut out pieces of wood, you can make endcaps out of cardboard, particle board, or another sturdy item you have in your home. Just make sure you can glue the cap securely to the end of the stick. Different materials will make different sounds as they plink against the wooden skewers. Use pebbles of different sizes, pennies, dried rice, dried beans, beads, and any other items you like. Fill the rainstick about 1/8 - 1/4 with objects. Don't overfill the rainstick, or you won't be able to hear the individual sounds of the objects. Putting too few objects in the rainstick won't give you the impression of rain when you use your instrument. Use wood glue or superglue to seal the rainstick on the other side. Let it dry completely before using.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a piece of bamboo. Hollow the bamboo. Make a pattern of dots on the bamboo. Drill the holes. Insert the skewers. Allow the glue to dry. Smooth the sides. Make end caps. Fill the rainstick with pebbles and other objects. Affix the other endcap to the rainstick.

Use a soft bristled scrub brush or a soft fabric scouring pad to scrub a mixture made up of ammonia, two tablespoons of white vinegar, and one quart of water onto cedar, pine, or redwood. Afterward, rinse with a garden hose and let the wood dry in the sun. You can also purchase wood cleaners or brighteners at the store if you prefer this to creating your own solution. Patio furniture made of hard woods such as cherry and oak benefit from an annual sanding.You can either do this by hand or by using a palm sander. Use sandpaper with medium grit if you're removing scratches or old finishes and use fine grit if you're just doing a lighter routine sanding. You can also use an emery cloth or steel wool. After you sand the furniture, wipe it down with a wet cloth. Then, apply a fresh coat of protective finish, such as a polyurethane coating or an oil stain. As an alternative, you could apply a quality exterior primer and then top with an exterior latex or oil-based paint to protect your furniture from UV rays. Start by spraying your wicker patio furniture with a garden hose. You can also gently spray it with a pressure washer. If the wicker still seems dirty, use an oil-based soap or dish soap and rub with a sponge and cold water. After it dries naturally, apply a paste wax to keep the wicker shiny and water-resistant. with teak-specific products. Buy teak cleaner and follow the directions on the container for the best results. After cleaning, apply a special teak protector, teak oil, or teak sealer to maintain the natural brown of new teak. If you want to make your own teak cleaning solution, apply a mixture of a quarter cup laundry detergent, one gallon of water, and one quart of bleach. Let the mixture sit on the furniture for ten or twenty minutes and then scrub it with a soft brush and rinse it off with a hose.
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Gently scrub soft woods with an ammonia and white vinegar solution. Sand hard woods. Put a fresh finish on hard woods. Use a mild soap, water, and a wax paste on wicker. Care for teak